The toponym “Mol\u00e9son” is said to have originated from the mola summum<\/em>, which designates the summit of a hilltop or a mountain.<\/p>\n Go to Mol\u00e9son-sur-Gruy\u00e8res and park in the large car park. For public transport users<\/a>, after reaching Gruy\u00e8res, take bus 263 going to Mol\u00e9son-sur-Gruy\u00e8res (terminus).<\/p>\n GPS Coordinates (WGS 84) of the Starting Point<\/strong> : 46.56128, 7.03820<\/a><\/p>\n From the car park, go past the funicular station to take the direction of the Mol\u00e9son as indicated by the signs. You will then be on a flat road that runs through the mountain pastures. Shortly afterwards, it passes a chalet on the right-hand side of the footpath. The pathway rises steadily and offers the goal of this walk as a landmark. After a rather steep passage, the track leads to the base of the summit and continues its tranquil progression.<\/p>\n At an intersection, turn right to follow the direction of \u201cPlan-Francey\u201d. The route then heads towards the funicular arrival station, which is also the departure station of the cable car. You then arrive at an intersection with a big sign showing the hiking trails in the area. From there, turn right to go towards the Mol\u00e9son via route no. 3 and 270. The trail first descends and then flattens out. It is quite hilly and goes around the summit from the north. Further on, you will have to turn left to climb towards the Mol\u00e9son as mentioned by a sign.<\/p>\n The path climbs quite smoothly up the slope. It then rises steeper, but still steadily. However, be careful on rainy days, as the pathway can be muddy and quite slippery in places. Finally, the arrival station is revealed after a rather steep passage. Continue on the path going straight up in the plain to reach the arrival station and the summit.<\/p>\n From the terrace of the arrival station, follow the sign \u201cAutres directions\u201d to reach the more detailed signpost below. From there, follow the direction of \u201cMol\u00e9son-sur-Gruy\u00e8res \u2014 1 h 45\u201d. The trail runs along the Cr\u00eate du Mol\u00e9son. It is safe, as it is secured by barriers. Shortly afterwards, turn left to descend the slope by short bends in the direction of Mol\u00e9son-sur-Gruy\u00e8res.<\/p>\n After a rather steep descent, continue straight ahead in the direction of Mol\u00e9son-sur-Gruy\u00e8res and leave on the right the path to Neirivue. The footpath then progresses on the hillside. Further on, you arrive at the chalet in Gros Mol\u00e9son. From there, continue to follow \u201cMol\u00e9son-sur-Gruy\u00e8res \u2014 55 min\u201d (ignore the track on the left going to Plan-Francey). The progression is relatively flat and joins the path on the outward journey to reach the car park.<\/p>\n ngg_shortcode_0_placeholder<\/p>\n Download the paper route (PDF)<\/span><\/a> Download the route (KML)<\/span><\/a> Download the route (GPX)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n
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<\/li>\nGetting There<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Ascent<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Descent<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Photos of the Mol\u00e9son<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Route<\/strong><\/h4>\n