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Background
Ski resorts in the Fribourg Pre-Alps must renew old installations to remain attractive. Since 2021, Fribourg's tourism law has provided for a Tourism Equipment Fund (FET). It allows the State to finance up to 49% of projects of cantonal importance. Projects must include four-season operation.
The key points
On Friday 13 November 2026, the Fribourg Grand Council approved a commitment credit of up to 12.52 million francs, by 97 votes to none with 2 abstentions. It will fund the renewal of the ski lifts at Lac-Noir and La Berra.
At Lac-Noir, in the Sense district, just over 9 million francs will first replace the Riggisalp chairlift, dating from 1992, with a six-seater chairlift. At La Berra, 3.45 million will fund an intermediate station on the Le Brand combined lift. It will allow the main lift to operate all year round.
Key figures
- 12.52 million francs : maximum credit from the State of Fribourg
- 21.6 million francs : total investment at Lac-Noir, including 18.5 million for the tourism share
- 7.05 million francs : total investment at La Berra
- 13 million francs : estimated cost of the Berra 2030 project
What it means for businesses
- Kaiseregg and La Berra lift companies : public support conditional on an equivalent contribution from regions, municipalities and operators
- Regional tourism : more capacity and shorter queues at peak times at Lac-Noir, according to the Council of State
Who says what
- Olivier Curty (State Councillor, Economy and Employment): the credit should secure long-term operation and the competitiveness of these destinations
- Grand Conseil (Grand Council) : all contributions to the debate were in favour
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