Enjoy a gourmet hike stopping at two métairies - farmhouse inns - on Montoz, one of the peaks of the Grand Chasseral region. Explore the typical landscapes of the Jura crests and the Montoz region on this trail combining nature pure and culinary discovery.
This gourmet hike on the heights of Montoz includes stops at two must-visit métairies of Grand Chasseral, where you can taste delicious regional products. The ascent from Malleray or Péry is rewarded with a three-course meal (aperitif, main dish, and dessert) served in these traditional farm-inns, where hospitality and conviviality are key.
Book your culinary walk through the métairies of Grand Chasseral today!
Please note: This hike is recommended for experienced hikers. Some paths may be difficult to access. Good hiking or trekking shoes are essential.
Three itineraries are available:
Total walking time: approx. 5h00
Péry – Pré-la-Patte: approx. 1h50
Pré-la-Patte – Malleray: approx. 1h20
Total walking time: approx. 5h15
Malleray – Bergerie de Malleray: approx. 1h50
Malleray – Pré-la-Patte: approx. 1h20
Total walking time: approx. 2h45
When booking this itinerary, please indicate in the comments which métairie you wish to start from – the aperitif will be served there.
Book your culinary walk through the métairies of Grand Chasseral today!
Please note: This hike is recommended for experienced hikers. Some paths may be difficult to access. Good hiking or trekking shoes are essential.
Three itineraries are available:
ANGUS ITINERARY
Starting from Péry train station, hike up to the Bergerie du Pré-la-Patte, where you’ll enjoy a local aperitif. Then follow the Montoz ridge toward the Bergerie de Malleray to taste delicious Angus beef raised on the farm, and finish with a refreshing homemade dessert.Total walking time: approx. 5h00
Péry – Pré-la-Patte: approx. 1h50
Pré-la-Patte – Malleray: approx. 1h20
RÖSTI ITINERARY
The second option starts at Malleray train station. After the ascent, you’ll enjoy a local sausage as an aperitif at the Bergerie de Malleray. You then continue to the Bergerie du Pré-la-Patte for the traditional ham and rösti dish, followed by a house-made dessert.Total walking time: approx. 5h15
Malleray – Bergerie de Malleray: approx. 1h50
Malleray – Pré-la-Patte: approx. 1h20
GENTLE HORIZON ITINERARY
For families and less experienced hikers, we recommend parking directly at the Bergerie du Pré-la-Patte or the Bergerie de Malleray and doing a round-trip via the Montoz ridge. For children, ham will be served instead of Angus beef at the Bergerie de Malleray.Total walking time: approx. 2h45
When booking this itinerary, please indicate in the comments which métairie you wish to start from – the aperitif will be served there.
Included services
Included services
- Aperitif
- Main course
- Dessert
- Drinks are not included: Cash payment only at the métairies!
Opening hours
Opening hours
- From 2 May 2025 to 28 Sep 2025
Good to know
Good to know
- Conditions / supplements
- Offer valid from Friday to Sunday, from May 1st to September 28th.
- How does it work? Book your tickets online, then simply go for a walk and present your confirmation upon arrival at the two partner farms.
- ATTENTION: The hike is not guided. Some sections are intended for hikers experienced with forest trails. We suggest downloading the Suisse Mobile map and using the app. If in doubt, don't hesitate to ask for advice at the Métairies! Emergency number: +41 (0)79 372 17 29.
- Meeting place
- Angus itinerary: Péry train station (caution, if you come by car, park at the school)
- Rösti Itinerary: Malleray train station
- Gentle Horizon Itinerary:Bergerie du Pré-la-Patte or Bergerie de Malleray
- Time
- Angus itinerary: Departure from Péry train station between 8:15 and 9:00 am (arrival requested between 10:30 and 11:15 am for the aperitif) and then departure from the Bergerie du Pré-la-Patte at the latest at 11:45 am (arrival requested at the latest at 1:30 pm for the meal).
- Rösti itinerary: Departure from Malleray train station between 8:15 and 9:00 am (arrival requested between 10:30 and 11:15 for the aperitif) and then departure from the Bergerie de Malleray at the latest at 11:45 am (arrival requested at the latest at 1:30 pm for the meal).
- Gentle Horizon Itinerary: Arrival between 10:30 and 11:15 am in one of the two Bergeries (parking on site) and then departure from the first Bergerie at 11:45 am at the latest.
Links & PDFs
Links & PDFs
Contact
Contact
- Main contact
- Grand Chasseral Tourisme Rue Pierre-Pertuis 1 2605 Sonceboz-Sombeval +41 32 494 53 43 info@gctourisme.ch
GOURMET TRAIL TO MONTOZ FARMHOUSE INNS