The Park covers 630 km2 between Montreux and Bulle, between Gstaad and Gruyères, straddling the cantons of Vaud, Fribourg and Bern. Its rich landscape reflects centuries of pastoral activity.

CHEESE-MAKING ON THE MOUNTAIN PASTURES

The high mountain pasture season (May to October) is all about cheese-making. Life in the chalet requires a great deal of know-how. From the 16th to the 18th century, cheese was produced almost exclusively on the mountain over a period of around 20 weeks, from May to the end of September. The bells ring in spring for the Poya (ascent to the mountain pasture) and in autumn for the Rindya (desalp).

THE TAVILLON

The Park's logo represents a hump of "tavillons", the typical roofing of the region's mountain chalets. It symbolises the Park through its evocation of heritage and human activity linked to living traditions. This local craft is still very much alive in the Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut Park, both on the mountain pastures and in the villages.

THE PARK IN BRIEF

- 630 km2

- 4 regions and 17 communes (8 from Fribourg, 8 from Vaud and one from Bern)

     Jogne Valley (Fribourg and Bern): Châtel-sur-Montsalvens, Crésuz, Val-de-Charmey, Jaun, Abländschen (municipality of Saanen)

     Gruyères and Intyamon valley (Fribourg): Gruyères, Bas-Intyamon, Grandvillard, Haut-Intyamon

     Pays-d'Enhaut - Les Mosses (Vaud): Château-d'OEx, Ormont- Dessous (Les Mosses), Rossinière, Rougemont

     Lake Geneva side (Vaud): Montreux, Veytaux, Villeneuve (only the upper parts of these communes are included in the Park, but the Château de Chillon is included), Corbeyrier

More information on the Park's website.