Moléson
Mountain Swiss mountain with cable car and panoramic views
Moléson overlooks Gruyères and offers a cable car, hiking and a year-round ski area. Visitors ride to the summit plateau for lakes-and-Alps panoramas and family-friendly trails.
Mole9son is a mountain in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland, rising to 2,002 metres above sea level and overlooking the Gruye8res region. It is a prominent local peak with developed visitor infrastructure and panoramic viewpoints.
The mountain is used for hiking in summer and for winter sports in season, with marked trails and visitor facilities on the summit including a terrace and refreshment point. A funicular from Mole9son-sur-Gruye8res connects to an upper cable-car, making the summit accessible to day visitors.
Mole9son is part of the Fribourg Prealps and stands above the small valleys and villages of the Gruye8res area in western Switzerland, providing views across the Swiss Plateau and toward higher Alpine massifs on clear days.
- Elevation: The summit reaches 2,002 metres and is a local landmark overlooking the Gruye8res area and the Swiss Plateau beyond.
- Accessibility: A sequence of a funicular and a short cable-car link provides convenient public-access ascent to the summit area suitable for hikers and day visitors.
What to See #
- Summit: The granite summit area at 2,002 metres with a panoramic viewing terrace and restaurant facilities for visitors.
- Plan-Francey station: Plan-Francey station, the mid-mountain cable car stop that links the funicular line with the upper cable car to the summit zone.
- Transport links: The funicular and cable-car sequence that provides year-round access from the valley village of Mole9son-sur-Gruye8res to the summit area.
How to Get to Moléson #
Moléson is reached from Moléson-sur-Gruyères, which is accessible by train from Gruyères and Bulle (Fribourg region). A short funicular and cable car system carries visitors from the village toward the summit area; check seasonal operating times on the official site.
Tips for Visiting Moléson #
- Take the Moléson cable car (when operating) from Moléson-sur-Gruyères to save time and energy for summit walking.
- From Gruyères, take the 90-minute Lake-to-peak hiking route for varied scenery and panoramic views.
- Try the local Gruyère cheese at the mountain restaurant - it's a regional specialty.
Best Time to Visit Moléson #
Summer offers the most straightforward access for hiking; winter provides snow activities but requires winter kit.
Weather & Climate near Moléson #
Moléson's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -6°C to 16°C. Abundant rainfall (1551 mm/year), wettest in December, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (143 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (161 mm) and mostly overcast skies.