Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d’Enhaut, Nature reserve in western Pre-Alps, Switzerland.
The park covers approximately 630 square kilometers (243 sq mi) across 17 municipalities in the Pre-Alps between the cantons of Fribourg, Vaud, and Bern. The landscape features rolling alpine pastures, green hillsides, forests, and characteristic mountain villages with traditional wooden buildings.
The area received official designation as a regional nature park in 2012, marking a turning point in protecting its agricultural and natural resources. This recognition was based on a long tradition of land use and commitment to sustainable development in the mountainous region.
The region is known for its traditional cheese-making in mountain dairies, where Gruyère and Etivaz are produced using time-honored methods. This craft tradition shapes daily life and the identity of local communities.
The area is easily reached by public transportation, with regular train and bus services connecting to major Swiss cities. Visitors find well-marked walking paths and hiking routes of varying difficulty levels throughout the park.
The park's highest point is Le Tarent at 2,548 m, while its lowest lies at 374 m; the altitude range of roughly 2,174 m is what allows both alpine pastures and the vineyards near Villeneuve to belong to the same territory. The Rambertia alpine garden above the Rochers de Naye has been planted since 1896.
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