Via Ferrata Voie Hohl, La Face, Moleson, FribourgFerrata Voie Hohl, La Face, Moleson, Fribourg

Features

Splendid panorama, long, varied. Not for beginners even if the final exit was made easier. In fact, the last overhang, which hung over the rest of the via, was completely taken down because it had the tendancy of creating traffic jams because of those who overestimated their capacities.

Cost: 4 Frs.-- for adults, 2 Frs.-- for children.

ViaFerrata Tips and Tricks

Take a picnic with you. The panorama at the top of the via ferrata is truly something to be savoured and the restaurant accepts picknickers! (buy a drink... they are nice...).
The via is entirely in the shade. Take an extra layer in case it's cold...

The Moléson is a superb resort!!! After the via you can enjoy summer sledding,devalkarting, or grass-scootering.

The lifts are open at 9h00. Make sure they are open if you want to take the funicular to get to the via ferrata.

What to eat in this region: the double Gruyère cream with the Gruyère meringues.

Grade

Information

Office du Tourisme de Moléson Gruyère.

Length and Altitude

Length: 1'310 m
Elevation gain: 372 mètres
Start Elevation: 1'630m

GPS Coordinates

N 46'33'363
E 007'33'363
Alt. 1'522 m.

Time of Year

April - November

Timing

Approach from the end of the funicular line: 20 minutes
Via Ferrata: 2h30
Way back: with the lifts from the summit of the Moléson. On foot, 1h30

By Car

A 12 Vevey - Fribourg-Berne, Highway exit: Bulle
At the highway exit, take the first exit of the roundabout (next to the gas station) towards Moléson-Gstaad
Then follow signs for "Le Moléson"

By the Train

Go to Bulle and then by bus or train to Gruyère.
From Montreux: Montbovon to the Gruyère train station, then by bus to Moléson-sur-Gruyères.

Contact the SBB, for schedules and fares.

Access

Its very easy. At Moléson, park near the start of the Funicular.

From the Moléson-sur-Gruyères parking, go towards Plan-Francey on foot (1h15) or with the funicular (7 min, leaves every 20 min, at...h00,...h20,... h40). (14 Frs.-- there/back)

In Plan Francey you can rent via ferrata equipment.

From Plan-Francey follow the Via Ferrata signs for about 20 min and you will reach the base of the rock face. The route is in the rock face on the right, and not the via ferrata that is found on the ridge on the left.

Via Ferrata

The Via Ferrata traverses the north face of the Moléson, passing by the cross of the Petit Moléson and arriving at the summit of.... try to guess: the Moléson.

This is not a via ferrata for beginners and we always find some fools stuck on the way. Mountains are something to be respected!

The start is fairly simple, and makes for a great warm up. You climb in some beautiful chimneys that are sometimes a bit athletic. The route was wonderfully traced.

You are given the pleasure of a few overhanging sections... and they are a tad bit strenuous. These sections are not very long... and there are always some flatter areas nearby to rest. The closer you get to the summit, the more strenuous it is. A very nice climb in a chimney with a section that works the arms and is a bit more demanding.

The last part is absolutely amazing. Since there were too many fools who came to this via ferrata for an introduction and ended up getting stuck, the last overhang was removed.

The via is really well equipped. At times there is even a bit too much equipment, but you have the opportunity to be in contact with the rock. It's very enjoyable.

For taller people (like the guy writing this right now) its a bit complicated since you are often in overhanging sections.

Way Back

From the summit, you can go down on foot via Tsuatsaux (2h30 to the parking), via the Gros-Plané (1h45 to the parking) or with the cablecar (4 min to the upper train station).

Where to Spend the Night

Contacte the Tourism Office. The Moléson is a really nice resort.

Media

Via Ferrata Le Pilier, Moleson, Gruyère

 Sur le topo la voie rouge

Caractéristiques

Splendide panorama, longue, variée.
Payante: Frs. 4.-- pour les adultes, Frs. 2.-- enfants.

Tous les jours de 9h00 à 18h00.

 

Astuces ViaFerrata

Prends le pic-nic avec toi. Le panorama du sommet de la via ferreta se déguste à pleines dents et le restaurant accepte les pique-niqueurs! (prends une boisson... ils sont sympas...).
La via est entièrement à l'ombre. Une petite laine si le temps n'est pas très chaud...
Le Moléson est une super station!!! Après la via profite pour faire de la luge d'été, du dévale kart ou de la Trotine Herbe...

Les remontées mécaniques sont ouvertes dès 09h00. Vérifie qu'elles sont ouvertes si tu veux prendre le funiculaire pour rejoindre la via ferrata.

A manger dans la région: la crème double de la Gruyère avec ses meringues.

Cotation

Information

Office du Tourisme de Moléson Gruyère.

Longueur et Altitude

Longueur: 650 m
Dénivellation: 372 mètres
Départ: 1'630m
 

Coordonnée GPS

N 46'33'363
E 007'33'363
Alt. 1'522 m.

Période

Du printemps à l'automne.

Horaire

Marche d’approche depuis l'arrivée du funiculaire: 20 minutes
Via Ferrata: 2 heures
Marche de retour: retour en télécabine depuis le sommet du Moléson. A pieds, 1h30

Par la route

A12 Vevey - Fribourg-Berne, Sortie Autoroute: Bulle
A la sortie de l'autoroute, prends la première sortie du rondpoint (à côté de la station d'essence)  en direction du Moléson - Gstaad
Puis "Le Moléson"

Par le Train

Jusqu'à Bulle et ensuite en Bus ou en train jusqu'à Gruyère. Contacte les CFF, pour les horaires et le tarif.
Par Montreux: Montbovon jusqu'à Gruyères Gare, puis en Bus jusqu'à Moléson-sur-Gruyères.

Contacte les CFF , pour les horaires et le tarif.

Accès

C'est du tout simple. A Moléson, parque vers le départ du Funiculaire. 

Depuis le parking de Moléson-sur-Gruyères, pars sur Plan-Francey à pied (1h15) ou en funiculaire (7 min, départ toutes les 20 min, à...h00,...h20,...h40).  (Frs 14.-- aller/retour)

A Plan Francey, tu peux louer du matériel via ferrata

De Plan-Francey suis les panneaux Via Ferrata pendant env 20 min et tu atteins le pied de la face. Il s'agit de la via ferrata qui se trouve sur la gauche, le long de l'arrête et non pas celle qui est à droite dans la face.

Via Ferrata

Contrairement à sa voisine de droite qui monte dans la face, cette via ferrata débute fort et se termine plus relax.

Après avoir passé dans une charmante traversée dans les rochers, tu vas rejoindre une partie plus aérienne et franchement vertigineuse et très soutenue pour les bras. Là, tu as une simple équation: Gaz + Physique = pour les viaferratistes en forme.
Cependant, tu trouves un échappatoire pour l'éviter.

La deuxième partie est un imbroglio entre tronçon dans l'herbe (où la boue) et de via ferrata.
Les chutes de pierres sont nombreuses, fais très attention.

Cette version est plus facile que sa voisine et peut convenir à des débutants, pour autant que tu prends l'échappatoire et que le gaz n'effraie pas trop.
A choisir, si tu es en bonne condition et que tu as l'expérience des via ferrata, sans soeur cadette de gauche est plus "sexy".

Retour

Depuis le sommet, tu redescends à pied par Tsuatsaux (2h30 jusqu'au parking), par le Gros-Plané (1h45 jusqu'au parking) ou en téléphérique (4 min jusqu'à la gare amont).
 

Où dormir

Contacte l'Office du Tourisme. Le Moléson est une station hyper sympa.

Via Ferrata the Pilier Moléson, Gruyère, Fribourg

Features

Splendid panorama, long, varied.
It costs 4.-- Frs. for adults and 2.-- Frs. for children.

ViaFerrata Tips and Tricks

Take a picnic with you. The panorama at the top of the via ferrata is truly something to be savoured and the restaurant accepts picknickers! (buy a drink... they are nice...).
The via is entirely in the shade. Bring an extra layer in case the weather is not very warm...
The Moléson is a superb resort!!! After the via you can enjoy summer sledding,devalkarting, or grass-scootering.

The lifts are open at 9h00. Make sure they are open if you want to take the funicular to get to the via ferrata.

What to eat in this region: the double Gruyère cream with the Gruyère meringues.

Grade

Information

Tourism Office Moléson Gruyère.

Length and Altitude

Length: 650 m
Altitude gain: 372 mètres
Start: 1'630m
 

GPS Coordinates

N 46'33'363
E 007'33'363
Alt. 1'522 m.

Time of Year

From spring to autumn.

Timing

Approach from the top of the funicular: 20 minutes
Via Ferrata: 2 hours
Way back: way back with the lifts from the lifts from the summit of Moléson. On foot, 1h30.

By Car

A12 Vevey- Fribourg-Bern, Highway exit: Bulle
When you exit the highway, take the first exit of the roundabout (next to the gas station) towards Moléson-Gstaad
Next go to "Le Moléson"

By Train

To Bulle and then by bus or train to Gruyère.
Via Montreux: Montbovon to the Gruyères train station, then by bus to Moléson-sur-Gruyères.

Contact the SBB, for schedules and fares.

Access

It's very simple. In Moléson, park near the bottom of the funicular.

From the Moléson-sur-Gruyères parking lot, go towards Plan-Francey on foot (1h15) or with the funicular (7 min, leaving every 20 min, at...h00,...h20,...h40). (14.-- Frs. there and back).

In Plan Francey you can rent via ferrata equipment.

In Plan-Francey follow the Via Ferrata signs for about 20 min and you will get to the base of the wall. The via ferrata described in this article is found on the left along the ridge, and is not the one that is on the right in the rock face.

Via Ferrata

Unlike its neighbour to the right which climbs into the rock face, this via ferrata starts strong and finishes in a more relaxed manner.

After a charming traverse of the rock, you arrive to a section that is more exposed and frankly vertiginous and very demanding for your arms. Here, you have a simple equation: Void + Strenuous = for fit via ferraters.
Nevertheless, there is an escape route to avoid this section.

The second part is a mish-mash between a grassy (or muddy) section and via ferrata.
Falling rocks are common, be very careful.

This version is easier than its neighbour and can be done by beginners, so long as you take the escape route and so long as the void doesn't scare you too much.
It's up to you, if you are in shape and you have experience with via ferratas, its little sister on the left is the "sexier" choice.

Way Back

From the top, you can go down on foot via Tsuatsaux (2h30 to the parking lot), via Gros-Plané (1h45 to the parking lot) or with the lifts (4 min to the upper train station).
 

Where to Spend the Night

Contact the Tourism Office. The Moléson is a really nice resort.