Alpine Huts & Chalets

This collection features traditional mountain shelters and seasonal refreshment huts across the Fribourg Prealps. Many locations, such as Chalet du Soldat and Grubenberghütte, serve as base camps for the Gastlosen mountain range. Visitors can find authentic Gruyère d'alpage AOP cheese produced on-site at high-altitude farms like Gros Cousimbert. These huts are typically accessible via hiking trails from Charmey, Schwarzsee, or Jaun, offering regional specialties like fondue and macaroni de chalet in historic timber settings.

Alpine Huts & Chalets — Mapa

A

Chalet Grat

Seasonal mountain restaurant serving regional cheese dishes with views of the Gastlosen range.

B

Les Allières

Traditional chalet at 1485 meters offering local specialties like fondue and Gruyère cream.

C

Gros Cousimbert

High-altitude farm at 1560 meters specializing in the production of Gruyère d'alpage AOP cheese.

D

Grubenberghütte

Swiss Alpine Club hut at 1840 meters, serving as a base for climbing the Gummfluh and Gastlosen peaks.

E

Chalet Du Soldat

Historic 1945 stone hut at the foot of the Gastlosen peaks, known for its traditional architecture and hiking access.

F

Auta Chia

Mountain restaurant at 1458 meters featuring a terrace and traditional alpine snacks.

G

Alp Grosser Schwyberg

Seasonal alpine farm at 1620 meters providing refreshments for hikers on the Schwyberg ridge.

H

Crau Rappo

Rustic refreshment hut located on the hiking trails of the Schwyberg mountain.

I

Italienera

Remote alpine hut and farm situated on the eastern slopes of the La Berra ridge.

J

La Cabane des Choucas

Small mountain shelter located within the Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut Regional Nature Park at 1545 meters.

K

Marbach Brecca

Alpine farm located in the Breccaschlund, a glacier-formed valley known for its limestone karst formations.

L

Parc des Fayes

Traditional mountain refreshment stall situated along the hiking paths near La Berra.

M

La Berra

High-altitude hut located near the summit of La Berra at 1719 meters, accessible via cable car.

N

Wusta

Small alpine refreshment hut located in the mountains above the Schwarzsee.

O

Le Bi Gîte

Mountain lodging and refreshment stop located on the ascent to the La Berra summit.

P

Stoss

Traditional alpine farm and refreshment spot located in the valley near Schwarzsee.

Q

Hohberg

Mountain farm situated in the Brecca Abyss area, offering local dairy products.

R

Gros Ganet

Alpine hut and farm located on the mountain trails between Charmey and Jaun.

S

Plan Rosset d'en haut

High-altitude alpine pasture and farm located on the slopes overlooking the Gruyère region.

T

Les Banderettes d'Amount

Traditional mountain farm located in the valley behind the Gastlosen mountain range.