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Sâles

Fribourg, Switzerland · Europe

About Sâles

Sâles works well as a base: 5 minutes from Vuisternens-devant-Romont, 36km from Lake Geneva (Lac Léman).

Sâles is a town located in Fribourg, Switzerland. With a population of 1,326, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Sâles sits in Switzerland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Zurich time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Sâles to your route.

About Sâles

Sâles (French: [sɑl], Franco-Provençal: [ˈʃɑlɛ] ) is a municipality in the district of Gruyère in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. In 2001 the municipality was created when Maules, Romanens, Rueyres-Treyfayes and Sâles (Gruyère) merged.

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Where is Sâles located?

Sâles is located in Fribourg, Switzerland, Europe. The coordinates are 46.6347 latitude, 6.9734 longitude.

What is the population of Sâles?

Sâles has a population of approximately 1,326 people, making it a town in Switzerland.

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Quick Information

Population
1,326
Continent
Europe
Country
Switzerland
Region
Fribourg
Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.6347, 6.9734

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Switzerland

Police
117
Ambulance
144
Fire
118
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette (toll sticker) required: buy at the border or online. Roadside assistance (TCS): 140.

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Worth the detour from Sâles

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Gruyères

Car-free hilltop town of a single cobbled street rising to a 13th-century castle amid cheese country, with the surreal twist of the H.R. Giger Museum and its Alien-themed bar inside Château St. Germain.

10 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Montreux

The 'Pearl of the Swiss Riviera' on Lake Geneva, home to the famous jazz festival, Freddie Mercury's statue, and nearby Château de Chillon.

23 km · about 25 min drive

castle

Château de Chillon

A medieval island castle on the shores of Lake Geneva, the most visited historic monument in Switzerland.

25 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Lavaux Vineyard Terraces

UNESCO-listed terraced vineyards cascading down to Lake Geneva, cultivated since the 11th century with spectacular views of the Alps.

25 km · about 30 min drive

mountain pass

Col du Pillon

A 1,546 m pass in the Vaud Alps between Les Diablerets and Gstaad, the gateway to the Glacier 3000 cable car and a smooth, scenic link on any western Swiss Alps road trip.

35 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Lake Geneva (Lac Léman)

Western Europe's largest lake, shared with France, framed by the Alps and lined with vineyards, castles, and the famous Jet d'Eau fountain.

36 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Creux du Van

A vast natural rock amphitheatre with vertical 160m cliffs, a wild ridge-walk in the Jura.

38 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Kaufdorf VW Beetle Graveyard

Atmospheric forest clearing filled with rusting classic Volkswagen Beetles, a pilgrimage site for VW enthusiasts.

39 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Sâles

  • 25 kmLavaux Vineyard TerracesUNESCO-listed terraced vineyards cascading down to Lake Geneva, cultivated since the 11th century with spectacular views of the Alps.
  • 35 kmCol du PillonA 1,546 m pass in the Vaud Alps between Les Diablerets and Gstaad, the gateway to the Glacier 3000 cable car and a smooth, scenic link on any western Swiss Alps road trip.
  • 41 kmSanetsch PassA spectacular dead-end climb from the Rhône vineyards above Sion past the Tsanfleuron glacier to 2,242 m; because no through road exists it stays near-empty, and only a cable car continues to Gsteig.
  • 48 kmRoute des Grandes AlpesFrance's ultimate driving route: ~700 km from Lake Geneva to the Riviera over 16 great alpine cols including Iseran and Galibier. Pin marks the traditional start at Thonon-les-Bains.
  • 48 kmCircuit BremgartenThe 7.3km forest circuit outside Bern where racing ended after Switzerland banned circuit motorsport in 1955. Its dappled, constantly curving roads through the Bremgartenwald are open to traffic and eerily unchanged.
  • 66 kmSchilthorn & Piz GloriaA 2,970-metre peak with a revolving restaurant made famous as a Bond villain's lair in On Her Majesty's Secret Service.

Driving in Switzerland

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €42 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Sâles.

Vuisternens-devant-Romont

🇨🇭 Switzerland

4 km away

Vuadens

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Mézières

🇨🇭 Switzerland

6 km awayPop. 1,060

Bulle

🇨🇭 Switzerland

7 km awayPop. 23,438

Riaz

🇨🇭 Switzerland

7 km awayPop. 1,894

Marsens

🇨🇭 Switzerland

7 km awayPop. 1,571

La Tour-de-Trême

🇨🇭 Switzerland

7 km awayPop. 3,686

Romont

🇨🇭 Switzerland

8 km awayPop. 5,276

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