Fodor's Switzerland by Fodor's

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Language: eng
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Publisher: Fodor's Travel Publications
Published: 2015-03-05T16:00:00+00:00

Skiing

Moléson.

At 3,609 feet, Gruyères’ “house mountain” of Moléson offers skiing and wraparound views of the pre-Alps and Lake Geneva. There are 30 km (18 miles) of downhill runs. Ascend via funicular, cable car, or T-bar. Sledding and snowshoeing are also popular here. | Gruyères.

Where to Eat and Stay

Auberge de la Halle.

$$ | SWISS | Set amid Gruyères’ most historic buildings, the exterior of this medieval structure welcomes guests with cheerful flower boxes and green-and-white-striped awnings. Inside, a warm woody interior with raftered ceiling and smooth stone floors offers an appealing setting in which to enjoy traditional dishes such as a moitié-moitié (half Gruyère, half Vacherin Fribourgeois) fondue or the definitely-worth-trying signature dish called Soupe du Chalet, a meal unto itself. Sit in the section called “the verandah” to enjoy great views with your meal. | Average main: 28 SF | 24 rue de Bourg | Gruyères | 026/9212178 | www.aubergehalle.ch | Closed Tues. Oct.–Apr.

La Fleur de Lys.

$$ | SWISS | Traditional Swiss fare (local fish, cheese specialties, Rösti, ham off the bone called jambon à l’os) and some French classics are served in this inviting restaurant. Set in a pink-hued historic building that also doubles as a hotel, the plain, spacious guest rooms have a wonderful view of the mountains and town castle, as well an ample breakfast buffet. | Average main: 28 SF | 14 rue du Bourg | Gruyères | 026/9218282 | www.hotelfleurdelys.ch | No credit cards | Closed mid-Oct.–Easter.

Hostellerie des Chevaliers.

$ | HOTEL | Standing outside the gates of Gruyères, this family-friendly hotel shares the same views of the valley and castle as in-town lodgings, but without the noise. Pros: quiet location; friendly, personal service. Cons: no restaurant or elevator in-house. | Rooms from: 160 SF | 1 ruelle des Chevaliers | Gruyères | 026/9211933 | www.chevaliers-gruyeres.ch | 34 rooms | Breakfast.

Fodor’s Choice | Hostellerie St-Georges.

$$ | B&B/INN | Delicious views make this hotel a treat—breathtaking mountain and valley views are definitely the main attractions. Pros: copious breakfasts; atmospheric dining is second to none; stunning views. Cons: flies can be a problem during summer months; no elevator; small and noisy rooms are at front of house. | Rooms from: 180 SF | 22 rue du Bourg | Gruyères | 026/9218300 | www.st-georges-gruyeres.ch | Closed Nov.–Mar. | 14 rooms | Breakfast.

Fodor’s Choice | Hôtel De Ville.

$$$ | B&B/INN | Set on cobblestoned Rue du Bourg, this beckoning small hotel has large, airy rooms that tastefully mix bright Tuscan colors with traditional pine furnishings. Pros: traditional country hotel in enchanting medieval setting; sidewalk terrace for fair-weather dining. Cons: rich fondue smell in the restaurant may be too pungent for the faint-hearted; no elevator. | Rooms from: 280 SF | 29 rue du Bourg | Gruyères | 026/9212424 | www.hoteldeville.ch | 8 rooms | Breakfast.

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