Recreational area at Frience

Nathalie Racheter

Description - Recreational area at Frience

Frience, a south-facing panoramic plateau in the heart of Alpe des Chaux, offers a wide range of activities for the entire family in any season !

In the heart of the Alpe des Chaux, on the heights of Gryon, lies a little corner of paradise. Facing the majestic Miroir d'Argentine, the Frience recreational area offers a range of fun and sporting activities for all the family.

WINTER

TWO SKI AND SNOWBOARD SLOPES FOR BEGINNERS
Frience offers the ideal setting for first attempts on skis or snowboard. Supervised by qualified instructors, it's easy for children to get started on these specially adapted slopes.

SLEDGING RUNS
Three specially-designed toboggan runs of varying degrees of difficulty are available for young and old alike. Whether you're a beginner, advanced or expert, there's a toboggan run to suit you!

A SKI LIFT UNIQUE IN SWITZERLAND
A conveyor belt around 160m long takes you effortlessly up to the different slopes on skis, snowboard or toboggan. The wooden structure offers protection in all weathers. This facility is free for all.

A CROSS-COUNTRY SKI TRAIL
A cross-country skiing loop of around one kilometre is laid out in classic and skating styles. Take a tour of the lake and the Frience plateau!

SUMMER

A CLEAN LAKE
Lake Frience, at an altitude of over 1,500m, guarantees a little coolness in the hottest summer months. Comprising three pools of different depths, this aquatic area has a paddling pool (40 cm of water), a shallow area (90 cm of water) and a large pool (up to 2.5 m).

A water regeneration zone, recognisable by its aquatic plants (not accessible for swimming) completes the facilities.

The banks of the lake are laid out with tables and benches and several barbecues. So make the most of a fine day in an enchanting landscape!

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Frience pont en bois - hiver - Olivier Fatzer

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Times and rates

Rates

Sledge rental

per sledge: 6 CHF

Access

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Frience

Route de l'Alpe des Chaux

1882 Gryon

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Practical information

Access in winter

- by bus (Gryon - Alpe des Chaux shuttle, seven trips a day in low season and 15 trips a day in high season)
- on skis from the Villars-Gryon-Les Diablerets ski area
- by cable car from Barboleuse to Le Chaux, then a three-kilometre snow trail to Frience
- by car (from Barboleuse) - there are two car parks nearby (La Golèze and Frience).

Catering and facilities

On-site refreshment bar, snack bar with terrace and sun loungers, WC.

Safety

- helmets are recommended
- Tobogganing, snow scootering and skiing are permitted on the marked runs for each discipline. To each his own!
- stay on marked runs and trails, and obey the signs
- children and minors are under the responsibility and supervision of their parents

Equipment hire

Toboggans, bobsleds, skibobs, snowscoots and yooners are available for hire, as are helmets.

Access in summer

- by car (from Barboleuse) - there are two car parks nearby (La Golèze and Frience).
- on foot and by bike via the various hiking and cycling routes
- by bus to Gryon-Barboleuse-Alpe des Chaux during the summer (free with the Carte Bienvenue).

Catering

- Drinks and snacks available from the lakeside refreshment bar.
- The Refuge de Frience is just a stone's throw from the lake.

Recommendations and safety

- Access to the lake is free, but children must be accompanied and supervised by adults.
- Bathing for animals (dogs...) is prohibited.