La Roche Fr: Hotels and accommodation
Accommodation in La Roche Fr
On the shores of Lac de La Gruyère in La Roche, Kayak Aventure offers kayak, canoe and paddle rental.
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Activities
The rental fleet in La Roche includes single and double kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddleboards and large paddles.
Guided excursions can be arranged on request, including kayak or SUP tours to Île d’Ogoz for schools or groups.
La Berra offers several mountain bike and e-bike routes in La Roche.
Cuisine
The Fromagerie de la Roche processes milk into Gruyère AOP, Vacherin Fribourgeois AOP, yoghurt, quark and butter.
Nature
The Sentier du Lac de La Gruyère offers views of the Pre-Alps and bays with turquoise water. The trail is considered easy and is accessible by public transport.
Practical information
The main road between Broc and La Roche is considered heavily trafficked.
The ruins of Château de La Roche can be reached by bus route 234 to La Roche, village, followed by bus route 235 to Sur-Momont and then an approximately 25-minute walk on an unmarked forest path.
Culture and history
Château de La Roche is a heavily ruined and overgrown double castle complex on a narrow rocky ridge.
Château de La Roche was first mentioned in 1164 as castrum de Rupe.
The best-preserved structure is the tower of Ulrich de Vuippens; it is approximately 12 metres high.
The church of La Roche was consecrated in 1656 and contains a Baroque altar.
Huge sculptures by the artist Yves Tinguely are placed around Lac de La Gruyère.
Winter
The La Berra–La Roche winter sports area lists downhill runs, ski lifts and information on winter hiking or snowshoeing.
To the main travel overview: Gruyères.
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