Viewpoints & lookouts

Glacier 3000

Col du Pillon, 1865 Les Diablerets (VD)4.7 on Google24/7Free

Glacier 3000 is the highest point of the Vaud Alps, reached by cable car from the Col du Pillon. Here you can cross the Peak Walk by Tissot, race down a summer toboggan run, walk on the glacier and take in more than 24 Alpine peaks.

Main highlights

The Peak Walk by Tissot, a 107 m suspension bridge linking two rocky peaks at 3,000 m
The Alpine Coaster, a 1,000 m summer toboggan run with twelve bends, including a 520° turn
A panorama of more than 24 Alpine peaks, amid eternal snow and glaciers

Overview

Glacier 3000 is a high-mountain site above Les Diablerets, at the highest point of the Vaud Alps. The cable car departs from the Col du Pillon, on the border between the cantons of Vaud and Bern, and reaches the summit in two sections.

The first section stops at the Cabane des Diablerets, at 2,525 m, before continuing up to 3,000 m. In 15 minutes, you reach a glacial environment surrounded by eternal snow with no physical effort, with views of more than 24 peaks over 4,000 m.

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Things to see and do

Next to the cable car station, the Peak Walk by Tissot is billed as the world’s only suspension bridge connecting two mountain summits. Built in 2014, the walkway is 107 m long and 80 cm wide and links two rocky peaks. Access is included in a visit to the summit.

The Alpine Coaster is billed as the highest summer toboggan run in the world. The 1,000 m track features twelve bends, including a 520° turn, runs more than 6 m above the ground and reaches speeds of over 40 km/h. It operates in summer only, weather permitting.

The Glacier Walk is a marked trail linking the Scex Rouge to the icy summit of the Quille du Diable. This hike lets you explore the glacier safely. In winter, the area also welcomes skiers.

Practical information

Access : cable car from the Col du Pillon, near Les Diablerets, with an intermediate stop at the Cabane des Diablerets.

Tickets : combined tickets include the return trip and access to attractions, depending on the package chosen.

Visitors : children aged 9 and over can ride the Alpine Coaster alone. Children aged 3 and over must ride with someone aged 9 or older.

Visiting tips

Bring warm clothing, even in summer : at 3,000 m, temperatures stay cool all year round and the weather changes quickly. Check opening conditions before setting off, especially for the Alpine Coaster.

Allow a full day to combine the lifts, attractions and a meal at altitude. On fine summer weekends, book your tickets in advance.

Nearby attractions

The Musée des Ormonts in Vers-l’Eglise showcases the history, geology and daily life of the valley.
The Gypsum Pyramids, near the Col de la Croix, are slender formations sculpted by water and wind.
The Pont Turrian Walk crosses the Sarine on an iron suspension bridge built in 1883.