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.

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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.
Moléson
Moléson (Moléson-sur-Gruyères), Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
46.5488, 7.0171
Access to hiking trails is free; cable car/lift fares and mountain hut fees apply depending on route

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.

Summer hiking season
June-September · 10-20°C
Best time for summit trails, cable car access and panoramic views across the Swiss plateau.
Winter
December-March · -5-5°C
Winter sports and snowshoeing; lifts operate for ski access depending on snow conditions.

Weather & Climate near Moléson #

Climate

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.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
-26°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (143 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

29 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

143 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

29 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

149 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

119 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

121 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
13.4h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

122 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.8h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

127 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.6h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

114 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
15.2h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

116 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
14.0h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

105 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

125 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

149 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

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.

27 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-4°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

161 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

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