Plan-Francey, Mountain restaurant and hostel in Moléson-sur-Gruyères, Switzerland.
Plan-Francey is a mountain restaurant with lodging at 1529 meters elevation, offering seating for 170 guests indoors and 150 outside. The facility combines dining and sleeping accommodations in one location on the mountainside.
The place began as a rest stop for hikers on mountain trails and later developed into a full hospitality business. It now serves both summer visitors and winter sports enthusiasts in the mountain region.
The restaurant serves Gruyère specialties and makes use of products from local cheese makers and dairies in the region. Guests can enjoy traditional Swiss mountain cooking in a setting that is part of the local hiking network.
The place can be reached by funicular from Moléson-Village or via a one-hour hiking trail. A spacious parking area is available at the base station for visitors.
The place has nine double rooms, two four-bed rooms, and six dormitories that together accommodate up to 51 guests. Bathrooms are located on each floor, providing comfort for longer stays.
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