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G8 Gros Mont: Saanen - Mittelberg - Jaun - Gros Mont - Saanen

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Varied route with many sights and opportunities to enjoy and admire nature.

  • Difficulty difficult
  • Duration 5:20 h
  • Distance 53,4 km
  • 1380 m
  • 1398 m
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  • Refreshment stops available
  • Round trip
  • Scenic

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Update: 20.10.2025

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The first section of this route leads from Saanen via Unterbort to the Grischbach valley. Then the route rises up to Mittelberg. From here the descent begins to the remote village of Abländschen, followed by a rather flat section to Jaun. In Jaun, just before the village center, turn left onto the gravel road to Im Fang. In Im Fang, cross the main road and continue via the single trail to Pra Jean, where the Vallée du Gros Mont begins. The first part of the valley is rather flat before the ascent begins zig-zagging to the high plateau. The strenuous climb is rewarded with untouched nature and peace. From there it goes past Vanil Noir, the highest mountain of the canton of Fribourg, and via Rougemont back to Saanen.

  • Approach

    The holiday region of Gstaad is located in the southwest of Switzerland, directly on the border to the French-speaking part of the country. The region is easily accessible by train or car from the Thun Lake region, the Geneva Lake area and the Greyerz region. Direct connections to the European high-speed train network and all international airports of Switzerland guarantee a time-saving and pleasant arrival. The main means of transport in the Gstaad region are the "MOB" railway (Montreux-Oberland Bernois) and numerous postal bus lines.

    Detailed travel information can be found on the Arrival and Public Transport page at gstaad.ch.

  • Saanen, train station

  • There are several parking options in the village of Saanen:

    Parking Zentrum, Bahnhofplatz, Märetplatz, Pfrundmätteli or Floraplatz.

  • Saanen - Mittelberg - Abländschen - Jaun - Im Fang - Pra Jean - Gros Mont - Rougemont - Saanen

  • Gravel bike, weather-appropriate clothing and equipment, puncture repair kit and first aid kit.

  • Take a break at the waterfall in Jaun. The waterfall and the surroundings of the Old Church are said to be in a field of energy of special magnitude: here it applies: refresh and recharge your energy equally!

  • See also

    Gstaad Saanenland Tourism

    Haus des Gastes

    Promenade 41

    3780 Gstaad

    Tel: +41 (0)33 748 81 81

    E-mail: info@gstaad.ch

    www.gstaad.ch

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Maximum altitude 1634 M
Minimum altitude 888 M