Glacier 3000 and the Peak Walk by Tissot: the roof of the Vaud Alps

A day at the summit, at 3,000 metres above sea level

Glacier 3000 is the ultimate high-altitude experience of the Vaud Alps. From the Col du Pillon, a cable car hoists you up to the Scex Rouge, at nearly 3,000 metres. Up there, the highlight of the visit is the Peak Walk by Tissot, the only suspension bridge in the world linking two peaks: you cross it free of charge, breathless before the panorama. Around it, a glacier, viewpoints, an alpine coaster and seasonal activities turn the outing into a great day of adventure. Open in summer and winter alike (the Peak Walk is accessible all year round), it's a family must-do.

What your children will discover

Children discover the high mountains safely: the Peak Walk crossing, walking on the glacier (Glacier Walk), the panoramic viewpoint and the Snow Fun Park. In summer, the Alpine Coaster is a sensation: it's the highest alpine coaster in Europe, around 1 kilometre long. It's accessible from age 3 accompanied by someone at least 9 years old, and from age 9 solo provided you are 140 cm tall. Depending on the season, you can also discover the Snow Bus (a glacier excursion) and a dog-sled ride.

What you'll do and the atmosphere on site

The atmosphere is that of a grand high-altitude outing: you ride up by cable car, put on a jacket even in summer, cross the Peak Walk, walk on the glacier and string together Alpine Coaster runs. The restaurants let you eat at the summit. Allow half a day to a full day depending on the activities chosen. Note: the Peak Walk has steps and staircases, and pram access there is difficult.

Before you go

• Recommended age: all ages for the cable car and the Peak Walk. Alpine Coaster from age 3 accompanied (by someone aged 9 or over), solo from age 9 and 140 cm.
• Duration: half a day to a full day.
• Price: adult day pedestrian pass 89 francs (return gondola + Peak Walk + viewpoint + Ice Express + Fun Park + Glacier Walk), child 6-15 years 45 francs, free for under 6s. Peak Walk free for visitors. Alpine Coaster 9 francs per run (36 francs for 5 runs, the 5th free). Dog-sled ride 40 francs (depending on season). Snow Bus price not published, to be confirmed.
• Booking: tickets online on glacier3000.ch or on site depending on the options.
• Transport: cable car at the Col du Pillon; postal bus from Les Diablerets station to the Col du Pillon.
• Pram accessibility: difficult on the Peak Walk (steps and staircases); reduced-mobility access to be confirmed.
• What to bring: warm and windproof clothing even in summer, sunglasses and sunscreen, good shoes.
• Best season: summer for the Alpine Coaster and the glacier activities; the Peak Walk can be visited all year round.

Tips from parents

• Wrap the children up well: at 3,000 metres, it's chilly even in high summer.
• Check the day's opening conditions on glacier3000.ch before setting off: high-altitude weather matters.
• For the Alpine Coaster, check your child's age and height (from age 3 accompanied, solo from age 9 and 140 cm).
• The Peak Walk has steps: carry the little ones rather than taking the pram.
• Bring sunglasses and sunscreen: the glare off the snow is strong.

Useful information

• Address: Col du Pillon - Scex Rouge cable car, Route du Pillon 253, 1865 Les Diablerets VD. Summit at around 3,000 m.
• Official website: https://www.glacier3000.ch/
• Phone: +41 24 492 09 31 (Glacier 3000, to be confirmed).
• Hours: summer operations approximately from 1 May to 18 October; winter season from 1 November to 30 April. Daily hours for 2026 to be confirmed; check the day's openings on glacier3000.ch.
• Access: cable car at the Col du Pillon; postal bus from Les Diablerets. Parking at the Col du Pillon (free or paid to be confirmed).

And to compare all the runs, check out our guide Summer toboggan runs in French-speaking Switzerland.

Why we recommend it

Because it's a spectacular outing accessible to the whole family: the high mountains with no hiking, a free suspension bridge unique in the world and, in summer, the highest alpine coaster in Europe. A day that leaves your head full of memories, from the youngest to teens.

In a nutshell

A day at 3,000 m above Les Diablerets: a free Peak Walk linking two peaks, a glacier and the Alpine Coaster in summer.