The Valsainte Charterhouse in Val-de-Charmey is a monastery founded in 1295 that is still home to a community of Carthusian monks. Tucked away at the end of a valley in the Gruyère region, within a protected natural site, it lends itself to hiking and quiet contemplation.
Religious buildings
Main highlights
- Active Carthusian community : monks still live in this monastery founded in 1295.
- Carthusian architecture typical of the order, shaped by several successive reconstructions.
- Protected natural site at the far end of a secluded valley, ideal for hiking and meditation.
Overview
The Valsainte Charterhouse lies in Val-de-Charmey, at the far end of a valley in the Gruyère region. Founded in 1295, it has been rebuilt several times over the centuries. It is described as the last active Carthusian monastery in Switzerland.
A community of monks of the Carthusian order still lives here. The site remains discreet and preserves a rare spiritual heritage linked to the life of this contemplative order.
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What to see and do
The monastery features architecture typical of the Carthusian order. It sits within a protected natural site, away from the villages.
The valley’s secluded setting is ideal for hiking in the surrounding area and for moments of meditation in peaceful surroundings.
Practical information
Access : the Charterhouse is located in the municipality of Val-de-Charmey, in the Gruyère region, at the far end of a valley.
Suitable for : walkers and visitors interested in religious heritage.
On site : the site is home to an active monastic community.
Visiting tips
The Charterhouse is home to a community of monks who still live there today. Please respect the tranquillity of the site and the life of the monks during your visit.
Nearby attractions
- The Charmey Slide Trail is a forest walk dotted with seven metal slides.
- The Bains de la Gruyère, at an altitude of 900 m, are fed by mineral water from the Creux du Loup spring.
- The Charmey Museum, housed in a 17th-century chalet, showcases contemporary art and the heritage of the Gruyère region.
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