Pays-d’Enhaut: One-Day autumn escape of nature and gastronomy
Article updated on 13.10.25
Autumn is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful seasons to discover the Pays-d’Enhaut. At this time of year, the forests turn golden, the light softens, and the villages return to a peaceful rhythm. The region is perfect for a one-day getaway combining a gentle walk with a taste of local seasonal cuisine.
Hike: The Serpenteys Loop
🥾 4.7 km | +D 235 m / -D 233 m
⏱️ About 1h30
🚩 Start and finish at Les Combes
The Serpenteys Loop is an easy and enjoyable trail, ideal to explore in autumn. This circular route winds through alpine pastures and forests, offering beautiful viewpoints over the valley and the surrounding peaks along the way.
The trail is straightforward and suitable for all levels. It’s a lovely half-day walk where you can take your time and soak in the contrasts between the russet forests, still-green meadows, and the region’s traditional chalets.
The hike takes about 1h30, with gentle elevation gain, making it a perfect family-friendly outing or simply a peaceful walk to enjoy the soft morning or evening light.
Serpenteys Loop Route on Swisstopo
Find the route on Swisstopo below.
If on a mobile device, you can open it directly in the Swisstopo app by clicking here.
Gourmet Break at Hôtel de Commune
After your walk, it’s worth heading to the center of the village of Rougemont to discover the restaurant at Hôtel de Commune. In this charming, character-filled house, Chef Burri serves seasonal cuisine inspired by his childhood memories and the traditional know-how passed down from his grandmother.
In autumn, the menu takes on the rich flavors of the hunting season: venison stew, saddle of roe deer, or wild boar cheek. Sometimes from local game, sometimes from nearby farms, depending on availability. The side dishes (red cabbage, chestnuts, spätzli, pears, and lingonberries) are served family-style to share, a nod to the conviviality of a family meal.
The chef likes to remind guests that a meal is, above all, a moment of togetherness: a chance to connect, talk, and simply enjoy time spent with others.
This spirit of sharing can be felt both in the dishes and in the warm atmosphere of the restaurant : wood, soft lighting, and the hum of laughter filling the room. For those who prefer something other than game, the menu also includes timeless regional classics, all prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
This one-day outing brings together the essentials of a perfect autumn experience in the Vaud Alps: an easy hike, colorful changing landscapes, and a delicious culinary stop that highlights local craftsmanship.
Between late September and November, the region shows off its most beautiful colors- An ideal time to delight both your eyes and your taste buds in a peaceful, sunlit atmosphere.
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