Tastings · Gruyères
Cheese Fondue in La Gruyère
La Gruyère is the home of fondue moitié-moitié, made with Gruyère AOP and Vacherin Fribourgeois AOP. For something more than a restaurant meal, book the vintage Train Fondue from Bulle to Montbovon (CHF 65 for adults, set days from late October to early May) or a fondue ride in a horse-drawn carriage below Gruyères (CHF 60, March to November). Groups of 15 or more can make their own at the Fondue Academy in Gruyères.
- Train Fondue
- CHF 65 adults, CHF 35 children
- Carriage fondue
- CHF 60 adults, about 2 hours
- Fondue Academy
- CHF 59, groups of 15+
- Book
- All three need reservations
Dates
- 25 Oct 2026 to 29 Nov 2026On now. Train Fondue, autumn dates (25 and 31 Oct; 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 27, 29 Nov)
- 6 Feb 2027 to 21 Mar 2027Train Fondue, winter dates
- 3 Apr 2027 to 8 May 2027Train Fondue, spring dates
Moitié-Moitié and Vacherin Fondue
The local fondue is moitié-moitié, half Gruyère AOP and half Vacherin Fribourgeois AOP, usually melted with white wine and served hot. The other Fribourg version is 100% Vacherin, melted with water and served only warm, so it is softer and creamier. Most restaurants in Gruyères and Bulle serve both; La Gruyère Tourisme keeps a list of restaurants and alp buvettes that serve fondue.
Train Fondue
The TPF runs a vintage train from Bulle (platform 7) to Montbovon and back, with fondue served on board. The midday train leaves Bulle at 11:20 and is back at 14:26; the Friday evening train leaves at 18:55 and returns at 22:46. 2026-27 dates: 25 and 31 October; 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 27 and 29 November; 6, 7, 20, 21, 27 and 28 February; 5, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 March; 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 23 and 25 April; 1, 2 and 8 May.
Adults pay CHF 65, children up to 12 CHF 35, and under-6s without a meal travel free. The price includes the train, fondue or a cold plate with dessert, and a Frimobil day card for public transport in the region; drinks are extra, and an aperitif in the saloon car costs CHF 15. Travel passes give no discount. Book online or at TPF ticket offices by the Tuesday before.
Fondue in a Horse-Drawn Carriage
Chevaux Gruyères, based in Pringy, takes groups out in covered carriages below the town of Gruyères through Pringy, Grandvillard and Estavannens while you make your fondue on board. The ride takes about two hours and includes the fondue, bread, unlimited tea and a bottle of white wine for every four people. Adults pay CHF 60 and children CHF 35, with a flat CHF 360 for groups under six. It runs from March to November, at 11:30 or between 17:00 and 19:00 depending on the month (lunch only in March and November). Book by phone on +41 79 515 19 45.
Fondue Academy
In the old town of Gruyères, Le Chalet at Rue du Bourg 40 has a classroom with induction hobs where groups learn to make their own moitié-moitié. The package costs CHF 59 a head with a welcome drink, a three-course menu, a certificate and a shop voucher, for groups of at least 15. It runs daily from 12:00 to 23:00 by reservation (+41 26 921 34 34).
Before or After
See the cheese being made first at La Maison du Gruyère, next to Gruyères station, ideally in the morning.
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Questions People Ask
What is fondue moitié-moitié?
Fondue made with half Gruyère AOP and half Vacherin Fribourgeois AOP, usually with white wine. It is the classic fondue of the Fribourg region.
How much is the Train Fondue in Gruyère?
CHF 65 for adults and CHF 35 for children up to 12, including the train, fondue and dessert and a regional transport day card. Drinks are extra.
Can you do a fondue class in Gruyères?
Yes, for groups. The Fondue Academy at Le Chalet in Gruyères takes groups of 15 or more, at CHF 59 per person, by reservation.
Official site: fribourg.ch/fr/la-gruyere/la-fondue/. Dates, hours and prices checked 22 October 2026; confirm on the official site before you travel. See all cheese tastings.