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Summary
A Nature Park is a protected landscape that has been preserved in its present state by means of long-term planning and agriculture and is promoted in terms of tourism.
General information
| Location | Switzerland - Bern, Fribourg, Vaud - Saanen, Château-d'Oex, Val-de-Charmey, Boltigen, Zweisimmen, Plaffeien, Ormont-Dessous, Gsteig, Ormont-Dessus, Haut-Intyamon, Jaun, Rougemont, Châtel-Saint-Denis, Montreux, Villeneuve (VD), Bas-Intyamon, Blonay - Saint-Légier, Semsales, Gruyères, Grandvillard, La Roche, Bulle, Rossinière, Corbeyrier, Leysin, Plasselb, Yvorne, Hauteville, Corbières, Vuadens, Broc, Veytaux, Roche (VD), Botterens, Le Pâquier (FR), Châtel-sur-Montsalvens, Crésuz |
| Area | 631.88km² |
| DtP ID | 3ba96002-d647-4d8b-aeb0-6b1015cf0842 |
Responsible organizations
| Name and division |
Netzwerk Schweizer Pärke
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| Website | http://www.parks.swiss |
| Address |
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Runatsch 124
7530 Zernez Switzerland |
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Current information
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Arpillette
July 16, 2026 - Aug. 15, 2026
Protection dogs are active on this pasture. The topography makes it impossible to bypass the herd, so please use other walking routes.
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Chemin de Mottallettaz
July 7, 2026 - Aug. 8, 2026
The trail is closed due to a high risk of falling trees.
An alternative route (unmarked) is available via the Telegraph Path.
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Diversion, Château-d'Oex
July 6, 2026 - July 31, 2026
(preliminary)
The route is being diverted. Please follow the local signposts. See map for details.
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Villars-sous-Mont - Neirivue
July 6, 2026 - Aug. 24, 2026
Presence of dry trees posing a hazard.
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Pra de Cray
July 5, 2026 - Aug. 9, 2026
Guard dogs are working in the area. As the terrain does not allow you to bypass the herd, please choose another route during this period.
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Pointe de Cray
July 5, 2026 - Aug. 9, 2026
Guard dogs protect the sheep in this area. Due to the steep slope and risk of falling rocks, it is impossible to bypass the flock, so this trail must be closed.
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Vanil de la Monse
June 25, 2026 - July 31, 2026
Dead trees and rockfalls require forestry work.
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Sentier du Sapin des Jeurs
June 11, 2026 - March 31, 2027
The trail and the road are not closed. The route has been taken out of use in favour of the path via the "Sentier du Sapin des Jeurs".
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Route du Mont
June 8, 2026 - Aug. 8, 2026
For your safety, please follow the signposted diversion.
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Seeweidbach
May 26, 2026 - Sept. 28, 2026
For safety reasons, the access route to the waterfall has been closed until further notice.
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Breccaschlund - Wälschi Rippa
April 27, 2026 - March 30, 2027
The municipality of Val-de-Charmey, in collaboration with the municipality of Plaffeien, has observed that the rock face located at the place known as ‘Rippa’ is unstable.
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Traversée Le Van - Grand Clé
April 15, 2026 - July 18, 2026
The path is impassable following an avalanche. Until it has been repaired, please use the other signposted paths.
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Gorges de la Jogne
Dec. 8, 2025 - Dec. 7, 2026
Extensive winter damage has been noted and a great deal of work will have to be carried out before a new opening can be envisaged.
You can get there on foot via Châtel-sur-Montsalvens (hiking trail) or by bus (Châtel-sur-Montsalvens, restaurant - Broc-Village, station).
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Rive de la Sarine - Cascade
May 21, 2024 - Oct. 2, 2026
Diversion via other signposted footpaths.
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Bourlinda-Vanil de la Monse
May 3, 2024 - Aug. 31, 2026
Damage to railings, ladders and stairs due to fallen timber.
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Saane Riverbank, Turrian Bridge - Gérignoz
Nov. 27, 2023 - Oct. 31, 2026
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