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Moléson
2,002 m, near Montreux
Gruyère's own summit, with a 360° view from Mont Blanc to the Jura
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Wait
Low cloud near the summit, best chance 09:00–12:00.
Running today, per the timetable.
Skip
Summit in cloud most of the day.
Should run: no closure announced, no strong wind forecast. Estimate
Go
Sunny 09:00–12:00.
Should run: no closure announced, no strong wind forecast. Estimate
Wait
Mixed sky with some views, best chance 09:00–12:00.
Should run: no closure announced, no strong wind forecast. Estimate
Skip
Rain or snow likely, little to see.
Gusts up to 80 km/h forecast at the top, the cable car may pause. Estimate
· , Swiss time. Forecast: MeteoSwiss ICON-CH models. Check Moléson's official webcams before you buy, conditions can change fast.
Tickets and tours
Before you go
- Summit
- 2,002 m
- Getting up
- Funicular from Moléson-sur-Gruyères to Plan-Francey, then the cable car to the summit
- Season
- Jan to Nov
- Ticket
- Return CHF 35. Return Moléson-sur-Gruyères to the summit (funicular and cable car), adult. Operator prices
- Swiss Travel Pass
- Not covered
- At the top
- Via ferratas on the north face, Summit restaurant
- Panorama
- 4/5 on our scale. A 360° panorama towards Lake Geneva, the Jura, Mont Blanc and the Bernese Oberland
- Nearest town
- Moléson-sur-Gruyères, 1,110 m
Prices, skiing and highlights from the operator's website, checked 17 October 2026. Prices change; confirm before you buy.
We're still double-checking these details with the operator. Confirm opening times on the official site.
Why go
- One of the cheapest summit returns in Switzerland
- 360° view over the Alps, the Jura and Lake Geneva
- Two via ferratas on the north face
Worth knowing
- Swiss Travel Pass not valid
- Car or bus needed to reach Moléson-sur-Gruyères
Getting there
| From | Public transport | By car | By bike |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zürich | 3 h 43 to Le Moléson, 4 changes | 2 h 34 2 h 19 drive to Moléson-sur-Gruyères + 15 min up, 188 km | – |
| Zurich Airport | 4 h to Le Moléson, 5 changes | 2 h 35 2 h 20 drive to Moléson-sur-Gruyères + 15 min up, 191 km | – |
| Bern | 2 h 06 to Le Moléson, 3 changes | 1 h 11 56 min drive to Moléson-sur-Gruyères + 15 min up, 68 km | 4 h 38 4 h 23 ride + 15 min up, 66 km |
| Basel | 3 h 45 to Le Moléson, 4 changes | 2 h 14 1 h 59 drive to Moléson-sur-Gruyères + 15 min up, 161 km | – |
| Geneva | 3 h 21 to Le Moléson, 4 changes | 1 h 47 1 h 32 drive to Moléson-sur-Gruyères + 15 min up, 124 km | – |
| Lausanne | 2 h 31 to Le Moléson, 4 changes | 1 h 08 53 min drive to Moléson-sur-Gruyères + 15 min up, 62 km | 3 h 37 3 h 22 ride + 15 min up, 49 km |
| Lucerne | 3 h 33 to Le Moléson, 4 changes | 2 h 23 2 h 08 drive to Moléson-sur-Gruyères + 15 min up, 177 km | – |
| St. Gallen | 5 h 08 to Le Moléson, 6 changes | 3 h 25 3 h 10 drive to Moléson-sur-Gruyères + 15 min up, 269 km | – |
| Lugano | 5 h 45 to Le Moléson, 5 changes | 4 h 22 4 h 07 drive to Moléson-sur-Gruyères + 15 min up, 342 km | – |
| Interlaken | 3 h 24 to Le Moléson, 5 changes | 1 h 52 1 h 37 drive to Moléson-sur-Gruyères + 15 min up, 88 km | – |
| Winterthur | 4 h 14 to Le Moléson, 5 changes | 2 h 50 2 h 35 drive to Moléson-sur-Gruyères + 15 min up, 210 km | – |
| Zug | 4 h 12 to Le Moléson, 5 changes | 2 h 40 2 h 25 drive to Moléson-sur-Gruyères + 15 min up, 200 km | – |
| Thun | 2 h 41 to Le Moléson, 4 changes | 1 h 34 1 h 19 drive to Moléson-sur-Gruyères + 15 min up, 100 km | 4 h 57 4 h 42 ride + 15 min up, 73 km |
| Grindelwald | 3 h 58 to Le Moléson, 6 changes | 2 h 10 1 h 55 drive to Moléson-sur-Gruyères + 15 min up, 104 km | – |
| Zermatt | 4 h 47 to Le Moléson, 6 changes | – | – |
| Chur | 5 h 07 to Le Moléson, 5 changes | 3 h 54 3 h 39 drive to Moléson-sur-Gruyères + 15 min up, 308 km | – |
| Montreux | 2 h 32 to Le Moléson, 4 changes | 56 min 41 min drive to Moléson-sur-Gruyères + 15 min up, 45 km | 2 h 57 2 h 42 ride + 15 min up, 39 km |
| Sion | 3 h 36 to Le Moléson, 5 changes | 1 h 37 1 h 22 drive to Moléson-sur-Gruyères + 15 min up, 111 km | – |
Public transport: fastest connection after 08:00 on a Saturday, from the Swiss timetable, door to the top station. Car: door to the top, driving time without traffic to where you park plus the fastest timetabled ride up from there. Bike: riding time to the same place at a steady pace, climbs not included, plus the same ride up; rides over 5 hours are left out. Refreshed weekly. Sources: transport.opendata.ch, OSRM and FOSSGIS with map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Quick answers
Is it worth going up Moléson today?
Wait on Saturday 17 October 2026 (57 out of 100): Partial views, worth it only with flexibility. Low cloud near the summit, best chance 09:00–12:00.
What's the weather on Moléson tomorrow?
Skip on Sunday 18 October 2026 (5 out of 100): Little to see, pick another day or mountain. Summit in cloud most of the day.
Is Moléson above the fog today?
Not today: the forecast shows no sea of fog below a sunny summit. None in the next 5 days either.
Which day looks best for Moléson in the next 5 days?
Go on Monday 19 October 2026 (100 out of 100): Good chance of a clear view. Sunny 09:00–12:00.
How do you get up Moléson?
Funicular from Moléson-sur-Gruyères to Plan-Francey, then the cable car to the summit. Season: Jan to Nov. Nearest town: Moléson-sur-Gruyères. Swiss Travel Pass: Not covered. Ticket: Return CHF 35, Return Moléson-sur-Gruyères to the summit (funicular and cable car), adult.
Where does this forecast come from?
From the MeteoSwiss ICON-CH weather models, via Open-Meteo. Peakobello scores sunshine and cloud at the summit for every hour from 09:00 to 17:00 and updates the verdicts every three hours, last on 17 October 2026, 19:21 (Swiss time).