Record SL-463736 · Wikidata Q16586
Le Moléson
No list classifications
Elevation
2,002
m
6,568 ft
Prominence
509 m
Isolation
4.7 km
Coordinates
46.5489° N,
7.0171° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaThe Moléson (French: Le Moléson) (2,002 metres (6,568 ft)) is a mountain of the Swiss Prealps, overlooking the region of Gruyère in the canton of Fribourg. It lies at the northern end of the chain between Lake Geneva and the valley of the Sarine. The summit of the mountain can be easily reached, a cable car station being located near the summit at 1,982 metres (6,503 ft) as well as a meteorological station and a restaurant. From the village of Moléson-sur-Gruyères Funiculaire Moléson-sur-Gruyères – Plan-Francey leads to Plan-Francey at 1,517 metres (4,977 ft), from where the aerial cable car starts. The mountain can also be climbed by a via ferrata and hiking trails.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vorgipfel | 1,936 m | N 20° | 0.3 km |
| Crête du Moléson | 1,938 m | SW 234° | 0.6 km |
| Teysachaux | 1,909 m | SW 224° | 2.3 km |
| Entre Deux Dents | 1,618 m | SE 123° | 2.5 km |
| Vudalla | 1,670 m | E 81° | 2.6 km |
| Vanil de l'Arche | 1,581 m | S 162° | 3.1 km |