Moléson, Mountain peak in Fribourg Pre-Alps, Switzerland
Moléson is a limestone peak in the Fribourg Pre-Alps reaching 2002 meters, sitting above the Gruyère region and marking the landscape visibly from many directions. The mountain displays steep rock faces on its upper portions, with meadows and forests covering the lower slopes.
The name comes from the Latin term mola summum, meaning the highest point of a mountain, showing how the location was understood in ancient times. Over centuries, mountaineers gradually discovered and developed climbing routes on the limestone walls.
The mountain has drawn climbers for generations who practice their skills on the limestone rock faces. Today you can watch them moving across the walls, their presence shaping how the peak feels throughout the day.
A funicular railway carries visitors up to Plan-Francey station, where a cable car takes over for the final stretch to the summit. Regular service makes reaching the top straightforward without needing to hike the entire way.
On clear days, the summit offers a view stretching from Lake Geneva's shores all the way to the Sarine valley far below. This sweeping perspective reveals how centrally located this peak sits within the alpine landscape.
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