Charmey Aventures: the treetop adventure park

Charmey Aventures, the adventure in height above the valley

Nestled at the intermediate station of the Charmey cable car, in Gruyère, the Charmey treetop park (operated by TéléCharmey) is a course where you move from tree to tree, harness on your back and a smile on your face. You ascend by cable car, which is already part of the adventure for the children. Once on site, the park offers a dozen courses of increasing difficulty, from the gentlest ones close to the ground to the most dizzying ones in the treetops. The setting is superb, the air fresh, and the view of the valley accompanies each zip line. A big breath of nature and pride for young and old.

What your children will discover

The park offers a free course close to the ground, the P'tit ruisseau, accessible from 3 years old under adult supervision: ideal for a first gentle experience. Next are courses for younger children, followed by a series of tree courses of increasing difficulty, with monkey bridges, ladders, walkways, and numerous zip lines. The more daring can tackle the most difficult courses in the treetops. Next to it, the Valley of Zip Lines adds even more sliding sensations above the void.

What to do there and the atmosphere on site

You arrive, you gear up, you follow the safety briefing, and then everyone sets off at their own pace according to their age and courage. The atmosphere is family-friendly and cheerful: parents cheer from the ground or take the plunge themselves, and you can hear the joyful screams on the zip lines. The safety system allows children to move with confidence. Between courses, a snack point and a picnic area allow you to regain strength. Plan for several hours: there is plenty to do, and children always want to go again.

Before you go

• Recommended age: from 3 years for the free course P'tit ruisseau close to the ground; tree courses open from 6 years old accompanied, depending on difficulty
• Duration: 2 to 3 hours, or more
• Price 2026 (access to courses, without lifts): child 6-15 years 25 CHF, youth 16-24 years 33 CHF, adult 25-63 years 35 CHF, senior from 64 years 33 CHF. With cable car included: 32 / 41 / 44 / 42 CHF. Check current rates on the official website.
• Access by cable car: you reach the park by the Charmey gondola (ascent to the intermediate station)
• Stroller accessibility: mountain terrain and high activity, not very suitable for strollers
• Transport: TPF bus from Bulle or Fribourg to Charmey, then cable car
• To bring: sports clothing, closed shoes, long hair tied back, a sweater, and water
• Ideal season: from spring to autumn; dates and times vary, check opening hours on the official website before going up

Parents' tips

• Check the day's opening before going up: the activity is seasonal and hours vary depending on the period
• Include the cable car ascent time in your planning
• Dress children in sports attire: closed shoes are mandatory, long hair tied back
• Start with the free course close to the ground for the little ones, before aiming higher
• Plan a picnic: the dedicated area allows for a real break in the heart of the park

Useful information

• Address: Les Charrières 3, intermediate station of the cable car, 1637 Charmey (Val-de-Charmey)
• Official website: https://www.charmey.ch/activites/accrobranche/ (TéléCharmey)
• Hours: generally from 10 AM to 5:45 PM (last briefing around 4:30 PM); seasonal dates vary, consult the official website
• Access: TPF bus from Bulle or Fribourg to Charmey, then cable car to the intermediate station

Why we recommend it

Because it is one of the few treetop parks in French-speaking Switzerland to welcome little ones from 3 years old while offering real challenges for older ones: the whole family finds their course. The ascent by cable car, the mountain setting of Gruyère, and the adrenaline rush of the zip lines make it a memorable outing that develops confidence and agility in children.

In two words

A treetop park above Charmey, accessible from 3 years old, with a dozen courses and zip lines for the whole family.