Moléson - Gruyères

The praise is for the lack of crowds: beginners feel unhurried here, and the children's area by the village suits families. The ride up by funicular and then cable car is treated as an attraction in itself for the view over Gruyère, with Mont Blanc visible on a clear day. Stronger skiers get the black run from the summit, described as long and fairly committing, and there is a snowpark. Tidy grooming, moderate prices and a large free car park also get mentions.

Size and snow dependence draw criticism. The area is small and covered quickly, and reviews warn plainly that there is little reason to linger. The lower slopes sit low, cover holds poorly, and the summit black is skiable only with enough snow - in weak winters visitors found it shut. The verdict from commenters is simple: come deliberately, after checking the report on slope conditions.