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longside Moléson-sur-Gruyères, Charmey is the largest of the pre-Alpine resorts in the Fribourg Region with a good range of winter sports activities and downhill runs. The modern Rapido Sky gondola takes you to the summit of the Vounetz where there is a good variety of slopes, including some long runs back into the village via Les Arses. There is also a good toboggan run and in the village there is Les Bains de la Gruère, a stylish spa complex with a saunan, Turkish baths, indoor and outdoor pools and a panoramic roof terrace.
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Set beneath Les Dentes Verts at the foot of the Jaun mountain pass, Charmey is a good family destination with the English and French-speaking ski school that takes kids from 3 years old, the attractions of Gruyères and Bulle nearby, and a spa with indoor and outdoor pools heated to 32-34 degrees in the village itself.
Where to Eat and Party
Regional cuisine is served at Restaurant de Vounetz with magnificent views from its sun terrace.
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Getting There
By Public Transport
The best destination to access the downhill slopes by public transport in this ski area is Charmey télécabine. Bus stop next to gondola station.
- From Basel the least travel time is 2 hrs 31 mins with as few as 2 changes going via Bern / Fribourg.
- From Berne the least travel time is 1 hr 37 mins with as few as 1 changes going via Fribourg.
By Road
Please refer to a map and check local conditions for accurate routing information.
- The road distance from Basel is around 164 km and the journey time is roughly 1 hr 50 mins.
- The road distance from Berne is around 71 km and the journey time is roughly 1 hr.
- The road distance from Lausanne is around 63 km and the journey time is roughly 49 mins.
- The road distance from Fribourg is around 40 km and the journey time is roughly 35 mins.
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Weather Outlook
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