Pont-la-Ville is part of the Gruyère District in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. Those looking for accommodation in Pont-la-Ville can find a concise overview of the locality here.
Nature
Lake Gruyère is used in Pont-la-Ville for swimming, relaxation and walks. Near the Chapelle de Thusy, there is a designated recreational area by the lake. It offers lawns as well as picnic and barbecue facilities; toilets and a shower are also available.
Trails and Getting There
The Sentier du Lac de la Gruyère passes through Pont-la-Ville. The trail is considered easy and is accessible by public transport. The route is approximately 44 kilometres long in total and can be completed in stages.
Pont-la-Ville has two bus stops: on route du Village and at Momont. Connections in La Roche link the locality with Fribourg and Bulle. The Rossens access to the A12 motorway is five kilometres from Pont-la-Ville.
A free car park is available at the community centre. From there, a 15- to 20-minute walk leads to the lakeshore or the lakeside path.
Golf and Culinary Experiences
Golf de la Gruyère was established in 1993 and has a 5,038-metre-long course at an altitude of 740 metres. In Pont-la-Ville, the golf facilities include a course with 9 or 18 holes and views of Lake Gruyère and the Pre-Alps.
Golf de la Gruyère offers a restaurant and a hotel. The restaurant highlights regional flavours and products from the local terroir.
History
The church of Pont-la-Ville was restored and extended in 1453. Part of the former church building became the Chapelle de Thusy; some religious services are still held there.
Around 1200, a wooden bridge was built to connect Avry-devant-Pont and Pont-la-Ville.
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