FRIBOURG REGION THE LEISURE ACTIVITIES AND DISCOVERIES GUIDE WELCOMING DELICIOUS UNEXPECTED 2018 FULFILMENT WALKING MAKES YOU SMILE ! IT HAS BEEN SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN ADRENALINE MOUNTAIN BIKING, A STATE OF MIND! SLOW FOOD IN SEARCH OF AUTHENTIC FLAVOUR www.fribourgregion.ch 2 FRIBOURG REGION CONTENTS THE STREET WITH A CLICK, YOUR WHERE FRIBOURG ADVENTURE BEGINS! REINVENTS ITSELF PAGE 20 PAGE 16 An original blend : Walking makes cyclist and wine grower 4 you smile! 22 A keen sportsman at the Domaine Scenery as important as the du Vieux Moulin effort involved In search of Three little turns authentic flavour 8 and then take flight 24 The traditional delights of the Four de Your mind and body have never l'Adde bakery in Cerniat felt so light Mountain biking, The secret blast of a state of mind ! 10 the Alpine horn 26 Pedal your way to nature Samuel Descloux reveals the mysteries of the Alpine horn Mustards of the abbey 13 Island charm at the lakeside 28 A place of peace and innovation Drop anchor at Estavayer-le-Lac, The street where as though at sea Fribourg reinvents itself 16 A roof made entirely The trendy district for designers of wood 32 and foodies Léon Doutaz keeps a traditional craft alive What is Dzin? 20 Online 35 A truly unique experience FRIBOURG REGION 3 IN SEARCH OF AUTHENTIC ISLAND CHARM FLAVOUR AT THE LAKESIDE PAGE 8 PAGE 28 EDITORIAL Publisher THE LOCALS FRIBOURG REGION OF FRIBOURG INVITE Layout YOU TO JOIN THEM So Graphic Studio, Bulle Editorial Mélanie Rouiller, Susi Schildknecht The region of Fribourg is teaming with experiences to enjoy in good company. Happiness is even better when shared, Pictures André Meier/Switzerland Tourism, allowing you to make unforgettable memories. Mélanie Rouiller, Pascal Gertschen, rawkingphoto.ch, Ernie Enkelaar, Claude-Olivier Marti, Simon Ricklin, The locals of Fribourg open the doors to adventure, Marc-André Marmillod, Pierre Cuony, Fabrice Savary, Aurélie Felli, Nicolas discovery and delicious gourmet experiences; they take Geinoz, Elise Heuberger, you to the summits of the Pre-Alps to see the jackdaws and Nicolas Repond. to the lakeside to celebrate the summer. They accompany you through the traditions that make this part of the country Fribourg, décembre 2017/520'000 so rich in heritage. On foot, by glider or by bicycle, set off in Printed in Switzerland search of surprises and delightful encounters in a friendly on FSC certified paper atmosphere. So what are you waiting for? Let us guide you through an unknown land and discover things you never even dreamt of. 4 FRIBOURG REGION FRIBOURG REGION 5 PASSION AN ORIGINAL BLEND: CYCLIST AND WINE GROWER If there’s a god of cycling he lives in the region of Murten, the birthplace of the best cycling tracks in Switzerland. In addition to the famous slowUp, there are numerous other two-wheeled activities. For Bernard Derron, a wine grower from Môtier, it was a wonderful friendship that sparked his passion for cycling. 6 FRIBOURG REGION ernard Derron is proud of his 20 years ago who gave him a taste Domaine du Vieux Moulin for cycling. Their friendship was B in the municipality of Mont- steadily strengthened at their yearly Vully. In 2010, he handed over the encounters on the route of the reins to his son Alain and nephew Tour de France. They still climb a Christophe, who became the fifth few passes of this legendary race generation to head up the operation. to watch the competitors during a His great grandfather, Auguste mountain stage. Derron, founded the vineyard in 1876. When he gets home, his training The family grows 12 different grape around Lake Murten, via the Pont varieties, covering 12 hectares on the Rotary, through market gardens or banks of Lake Murten. The wine is as far as Mont-Vully, keeps him fit produced in the cellars of the family and gives him an intense feeling of home. Bernard Derron still plays an freedom. active role in the company, but is now For food lovers and the ones who paid only in meals. His real pleasure would like to discover the region, the lies elsewhere; what takes up his free cyclist advises all visitors to the area time now is his passion for cycling. to try local specialities in restaurants. This enthusiasm did not come about Paired, naturally, with a glass of Vully by chance. It was an Argentinian wine! cyclist who came to harvest grapes FRIBOURG REGION 217 KERZERS THE MANY WONDERS OF PAPILIORAMA A trek through the jungle plunges you into a tropical rainforest via the mangrove and a pool of orchids. Thousands of butterflies perform their magical dance. Exotic things to discover wherever you look. Nocturama takes you to the incredible world of the creatures of the night! www.fribourgregion.ch/mag1 LAKE MURTEN FRIBOURG REGION Fancy going AN ECLECTIC fishing ? EXPERIENCE “That’s what we do best!” Brothers Three days of cycling and 150 km : Samuel, Jonas and Damian are seeing the mediaeval ramparts of the champions of Lake Murten. A Murten, the Old Town of Fribourg, childhood spent with their feet in the and stopping to sample cheese and water has given them a passion for chocolate before arriving at the town fishing. They are keen to share their of Gruyères. A short tour of Romont knowledge of pikes, rods, bleaks to discover the traditional glass work, and zanders, introducing you to the before arriving back at Lake Murten. best spots for catching the biggest The highlights? Everything! Three nights fish in the lake! from CHF 399.– per person. www.dzin.ch www.fribourgregion.ch/mag2 8 FRIBOURG REGION SLOW FOOD The Four de l’Adde bakery in IN SEARCH Cerniat opens its doors to the public OF AUTHENTIC every Friday. It may be located FLAVOUR far from the central shopping streets, t takes centre stage in the bakery, its higher, André Isenegger makes gaping mouth spitting fire. Its heat a slash in the dough and the first but customers I keeps at bay all who approach. It is batch is in the oven. His wife, Sophie, still flock from far the wood-fired oven. Its master, baker prepares the shop for the arrival of André Isenegger, waits a few minutes their customers, who are accustomed and wide to buy for it to reach the ideal temperature to a warm reception. On the terrace the exceptional for custard pies. These will be or under the trees, food lovers can followed by dozens of naturally- enjoy a hot tea or a glass of iced mint. bread produced by leavened loaves. Using traditional Inside, Cuban music sets a festive tone this highly unusual baking methods, the artisan baker for the last few moments before the uses only flours from historic grains work begun at three in the morning is bakery. such as spelt and Rouge de Gruyère unveiled. The baker checks the bake wheat. At 370 degrees, he whirls by briefly tapping the crust. It makes a damp cloth on the end of a pole the right noise. The bread peel slides directly into the mouth of the oven. into the oven, emerging weighed The ashes take flight. At ten degrees down with piping hot treasures with FRIBOURG REGION 9 VULLY GRUYÈRES THE CRUNCH LA MAISON OF SPRINGTIME DU GRUYÈRE The asparagus harvest takes 540 Gruyère AOP, the famous raw milk hours’ work per hectare and another cheese, has been produced in our 612 for the sorting, but its flavour is region for nine centuries. The savoir- well worth the effort. Both delicate and faire is the pride of an entire region, but complex, its flavour and crunch herald few people know that the cheese does the arrival of the summer. On his blog, not contain lactose. Try it for yourself at doctor in molecular biology, Claude- La Maison du Gruyère. Olivier Marti presents a recipe that www.fribourgregion.ch/mag4 faithfully enhances the richness of the vegetable. www.fribourgregion.ch/mag3 a delicious aroma. Every round loaf, every apricot or fig pastry, walnut cake or baguette is placed in the wicker baskets or gently laid on a linen tablecloth. The impatient food lovers have got there early and are waiting in line. The proprietor offers the more curious visitors workshops to pass on his expertise and quest for authentic flavour. The Four de l’Adde bakery has become a place where people come to meet and talk, just as Sophie had hoped it would be. A regular participant in this Friday ritual recommends discovering CHARMEY the atmosphere in the winter: “You wouldn’t believe how magical it is in BALM FOR the snow!” BODY AND SPIRIT Whether the sun is shining or it’s pouring with rain, it’s always a good time to go to Les Bains de la Gruyère. Float weightless in the warm water then, after a chocolate massage, why not cast an eye at the view? www.fribourgregion.ch/mag5 10 FRIBOURG REGION ADRENALINE MOUNTAIN BIKING, A STATE OF MIND! FRIBOURG REGION 11 Mountain biking is all the rage in Schwarzsee! The topography and landscape of Fribourg’s Pre-Alps are undeniable assets when taking part in this highly enjoyable sport. Thomas Raemy is MOUNTAIN one of the pioneers who helped popularise cycling BIKING, A STATE in the region. OF MIND! homas Raemy, who hails from Plaffeien, is by nature T unwaveringly motivated and driven. As a junior, he took part in cross-country, downhill and dual- slalom races. In 1995, he helped create the Sense-Oberland mountain biking club, which now boasts 350 members, including 110 children and teenagers. The Plaffeien Bike Park, to which he has made major contributions, is a meeting place that is well known and loved by local sportspeople and visitors alike.