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.
Moléson at a Glance#
Address: Moléson (Moléson-sur-Gruyères), Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
Website: https://www.moleson.ch/
Admission: Access to hiking trails is free; cable car/lift fares and mountain hut fees apply depending on route
About Moléson#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -6° - 0° | -8° | 143 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -6° - 0° | -9° | 149 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -5° - 2° | -7° | 119 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.7 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -3° - 4° | -3° | 121 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.2 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.4h |
| May | Acceptable | 2° - 10° | 3° | 122 mm | overcast | 78% | 4.0 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.8h |
| June | Acceptable | 5° - 13° | 7° | 127 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 4.0 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 114 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.8 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 116 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.7 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.0h |
| September | Acceptable | 6° - 13° | 7° | 105 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.8 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | 2° - 8° | 2° | 125 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.2 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -2° - 3° | -4° | 149 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -4° - 1° | -7° | 161 mm | overcast | 84% | 5.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
