A family inn in the heart of the Vaud Alps

Les Diablerets & the Vaud Alps

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The Auberge selection

An outing for today.

Choose an interest. “Under 30 min away” refers to estimated driving time from the Auberge, depending on traffic and road openings.

Lake Retaud to Les Diablerets

Lake Retaud to Les Diablerets

On site
2 hr 16 min · 7.88 km
From the Auberge
Approx. 20 min to the lake, road permitting
Difficulty & access
Easy · 578 m descent
Budget
Free trail · transport extra

Arrange transport to the start: this walk returns to the village via Pillon and the Dar waterfall. Best season: summer.

Source & current conditions

Information checked on 8 October 2026. Travel times are estimates.

Vers-l’Église · heritage walk

Vers-l’Église · heritage walk

On site
30 min · approx. 2 km
From the Auberge
Approx. 5–10 min drive
Difficulty & access
Walk · check the route
Budget
Free outdoor trail

A short introduction to local chalets and architecture. Add a museum visit if opening hours allow.

Source & current conditions

Information checked on 8 October 2026. Travel times are estimates.

The Salt Trail

The Salt Trail

On site
Approx. 5 hr · 12.5 km
From the Auberge
Start at Plambuit · plan transport
Difficulty & access
Easy · long walk
Budget
Prices and transport: check the route

A full-day walk through salt-making history. Plan the train return and wear suitable footwear. Photo: Bloc Monstre, reached by a detour.

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Information checked on 8 October 2026. Travel times are estimates.

Arkelin / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

Musée des Ormonts

Musée des Ormonts

On site
Guided tour: 1 hr–1 hr 15 min
From the Auberge
Approx. 5–10 min drive
Difficulty & access
Indoor visit
Budget
Adult CHF 8 · free up to age 16

Wednesday–Sunday, 13:30–17:30. Closed 26 October–18 December 2026. Guided tours by reservation, extra charge. Photo: Vers-l’Église.

Source & current conditions

Information checked on 8 October 2026. Travel times are estimates.

Floodlit Les Isles trail

Floodlit Les Isles trail

On site
Loop of approx. 1 km
From the Auberge
In the village
Difficulty & access
Cross-country skiing · assess your ability
Budget
Free access · equipment extra

Floodlights advertised from 17:00 to 21:00, from mid-December depending on snow. Check snow conditions first.

Source & current conditions

Information checked on 8 October 2026. Travel times are estimates.

Cinemas nearby

On site
Depends on film and screening
From the Auberge
Depends on the cinema
Difficulty & access
Indoor outing
Budget
Paid ticket · depends on cinema

Compare upcoming screenings in Leysin, Bex, Aigle, Monthey, Gstaad and Château-d’Œx. Check language, age rating and booking on the official programme.

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Information checked on 8 October 2026. Travel times are estimates.

Find your kind of adventure.

Information to plan your outing.

More outdoor ideas

The warmer months

Take the time
to breathe it all in.

Drones & aerial photography

Official restrictions map, aerial photography areas and local procedures for planning a flight in the Ormonts.

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Night outings

Skiing under the stars, sledging, floodlit Nordic skiing and places for a drink or dancing.

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Panoramas & photo spots

Seven places on an interactive map, with photo and video ideas and seasonal access information.

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Canyoning & rafting

Hongrin gorges, Torneresse, La Tine and rafting on the Sarine: discover whitewater outings and local operators.

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Climbing & mountaineering

Route diagrams, crags, via ferrata, mountaineering and indoor climbing, from Les Diablerets to La Forclaz and the surrounding area.

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Walking & hiking

Official summer and winter walking maps for Les Diablerets, with suggested routes.

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Glacier 3000 & the Peak Walk

A suspension bridge between two peaks and panoramic mountain views. The Alpine Coaster adds to the experience, depending on conditions.

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Events in Gstaad

Festivals, tennis, beach volleyball, polo and traditions: the major events of Gstaad and the Saanenland, with announced dates.

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Festivals & music

Music festivals, concerts and events: from Les Diablerets to Montreux, from Chablais to Gstaad, find announced dates and official programmes.

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Rainy-day outings

Mines, caves, museums and escape rooms: our ideas for sheltered outings, with photos and practical information.

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Boat cruises

CGN from Villeneuve or Le Bouveret, plus boats on Lakes Neuchâtel and Thun: plan your next escape on the water.

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Lakes, springs & waterfalls

From Lac de l’Hongrin to the Creux de Champ waterfalls, explore our selection of 13 places to discover the region by the water.

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Walking & hiking

Around 200 km of trails, from valley walks to Alpine routes. Choose gentle strolls or sweeping panoramas to suit your plans.

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Family activities

Swimming, mini-golf, tennis, archery, pumptrack, treetop adventures, via ferrata or climbing: plenty of ways to enjoy your day.

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Musée des Ormonts

In Vers-l’Église, discover the valley’s history and heritage.

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Mountain huts & refuges

Refuge de l’Espace, Prarochet, Cabane des Diablerets, Pierredar, the Giacomini and La Tour refuges at Anzeindaz, Lioson, Retaud and Taveyanne. Plan your route to suit your ability.

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Mountain passes & natural wonders

The Col des Mosses, Col du Pillon and Col de la Croix; the Dar waterfall, Quille du Diable, Rar footbridge, Bourdier bridge, the Voré pond and gypsum pyramids.

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Welcome Card

Even more possibilities during your stay

The Welcome Card.
Make the most of the region.

Available to guests staying at participating accommodation in Villars, Gryon and Les Diablerets, it provides included activities and many discounts. Ask the inn for your card during your stay.

Summer · 1 June to 31 October

Depending on each provider’s dates and conditions, included activities may feature local transport, guided walks, the Musée des Ormonts, the Les Diablerets swimming pool and tennis courts, minigolf, bouldering, archery, treetop courses and scooter outings.

Winter · 1 November to 31 May

The card includes selected transport, the Les Diablerets ice rink, the Musée des Ormonts, the bouldering hall, cross-country ski trails and the Les Diablerets night trail, subject to opening dates.

Discounts throughout the year

Since 1 May 2026, pedestrian tickets for the Villars–Bretaye train and participating lifts receive a 20% discount. Further discounts are available at Glacier 3000, the Villars Baths and several excursion attractions.

Skiing & winter activities
The snow-covered Diablerets massif above the village

When the mountains turn white

Winter
on a grand scale.

Skiing and snowboarding in Villars–Gryon–Diablerets, skiing at Glacier 3000, winter walks, cross-country skiing or ice skating: make the day your own.

In Les Diablerets, the long toboggan run and the illuminated Willy Favre ski slope also let you enjoy the mountain on Thursday evenings, conditions permitting.

At Glacier 3000, discover runs including Audon, Red Run and Black Run. Check opening status before setting off.

Sledging: run, hire & night outings

Glide between forest and peaks

The toboggan run.
7.2 km of fun.

The Diablerets Express takes you to the start at Les Mazots. The groomed run, separate from the ski slopes, descends around 560 vertical metres to the village.

A family with their sledges above Les Diablerets
Photo: Télé-Villars-Gryon-Les Diablerets.

During the day

Every day, from 9 am to 4.30 pm, approximately from mid-December to mid-March, depending on snow and weather. The last ascent is announced at 4.30 pm.

Daytime hire without advance booking is available from Mountain Evasion at the gondola base: standard sledges from CHF 14 and fast sledges from CHF 20 for three hours.

The Diablerets Express against the snowy mountain backdrop
Reach the start via the Diablerets Express · Photo: Télé-Villars-Gryon-Les Diablerets.

Thursday night sledging

Ascents from 6.30 pm to 9 pm, usually from mid-December to mid-March, subject to confirmation for the 2026–2027 season. The toboggan run is not illuminated: a headlamp and helmet are strongly recommended.

Sledge booking is required for the night session. Mountain Evasion offers standard or fast sledges and headlamp hire.

Floodlit Willy Favre piste
The illuminated Willy Favre piste on the snowy mountainside in Les Diablerets
Illuminated Willy Favre piste · Les Diablerets at night.

Ski under the stars

The Willy Favre slope.
Illuminated on Thursday evenings.

The illuminated ski slope offers around 550 vertical metres. Night skiing is scheduled on Thursdays, from 6.30 pm to 9 pm, usually from mid-December to mid-March and only when conditions permit.

The currently published night-skiing price is CHF 25 for adults, youths and seniors, and CHF 15 for children. The Magic Pass is listed as valid on the Diablerets Express.

The exact 2026–2027 dates have not yet been confirmed: check the live opening status and ticket office before setting out.

Floodlit cross-country skiing

Glide through the quiet evening

Cross-country skiing
on the illuminated trail.

On the Isles loop, around 1 km of illuminated trail lets you extend your day on cross-country skis. A walking path also runs alongside the trail.

Every evening · 5 pm – 9 pm

Solar-powered lighting. Free access, from mid-December depending on snow cover. Check conditions with the tourist office before heading out.

Learn after dark

The Swiss Ski School in Les Diablerets offers private classic or skating cross-country lessons on the illuminated trail, conditions permitting.

Enquire about lessons
Spa & warm-water pools

A moment of well-being

Spa & pools
with warm water.

After a hike or a day on the slopes, discover the region’s baths and pools. These facilities are outside the inn, in Gstaad, Villars, Leysin, Lavey and Saillon.

Gstaad

Sportzentrum Gstaad

Pool & wellness

An indoor pool, an outdoor pool with bubble loungers and a wellness area with saunas and a steam bath. A relaxing break in the Saanenland.

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Villars-sur-Ollon

Les Bains de Villars

Outdoor pool · 33–36 °C

A heated outdoor pool facing the Alps, saunas and steam baths, plus a 25-metre swimming pool.

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Leysin

Hiraô Spa · Hotel Central Résidence

Outdoor spa · 33 °C

An outdoor pool heated to 33 °C, a heated indoor pool, a panoramic sauna and a steam room. Also open to visitors who are not staying at the hotel; outdoor spa for ages 16 and over.

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Lavey-les-Bains

Les Bains de Lavey

Thermal baths · 33–36 °C

Indoor and outdoor thermal pools, whirlpools, saunas and steam baths for a relaxing end to your day in the mountains.

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Saillon

Les Bains de Saillon

Thermal baths · 32–34 °C

Warm pools, a thermal river and the Mayens du Bien-Être with a sauna and steam bath. An idea for a getaway in the Rhône valley.

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Swimming lakes

Images are updated by the operators. Check the date and time in the panorama. If the view does not load, open the webcam in full view.

Summer swimming

Lakes & outdoor swimming

On warmer days, enjoy the region’s small lakes and outdoor bathing areas.

Col des Mosses

Les Mosses natural bathing area

Coming soon · opening announced by June 2027

A landscaped natural pool is planned near the Espace Nordique des Alpes Vaudoises. This future swimming and relaxation spot will add to summer outings at the Col des Mosses. Check progress and the opening date with the tourist office.

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Villages & surroundings

A little further afield

A region
to explore.

Explore Villars, Gryon and Bex. For a taste of history, the inn’s excursion ideas include the castles of Aigle, Chillon and Gruyères, the tower of Saint-Triphon, the ruins of Aigremont and the tower of Duin.

Updated timetables · Stations & airport

A different way to travel

Arrive, then
let the journey unfold.

See upcoming departures and arrivals at Les Diablerets, Aigle and Gstaad stations, plus flights at Geneva Airport. Trains, buses and flights shown depend on the operators’ published schedules.

Before you set off

Opening times, prices, connections and guest card benefits vary with the season and weather. Service providers can advise on current conditions.

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Les Diablerets station

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          Gstaad station

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                  Boards refresh every two minutes while open and visible. “Scheduled” is the planned time; “Estimated” appears when an update is published. Always confirm your journey or flight with the operator.

                  Timetable sources: Swiss Transport API · Geneva Airport

                  Snowshoe walks & route map

                  Snow & mountains

                  Snowshoe walks & route map

                  Explore snowshoe trails around Les Diablerets, through forests and alpine pastures towards Lake Retaud. Choose a route to suit its difficulty, snow conditions and current openings.

                  Parcours vita

                  4.5 km · 1 hr 45 min · easy

                  From Hôtel Les Sources, follow the Grande Eau towards Le Droutzay, then the forest fitness trail.

                  Route, access & GPX file

                  Les Mazots

                  5 km · approx. 2 hr · 615 m descent

                  From the top of Diablerets Express down to the village through forest and pastures. Also check gondola operation.

                  Route, access & GPX file

                  The official map to view or take with you

                  The map brings together snowshoe routes, winter walks and cross-country skiing around Les Diablerets, including Col du Pillon, Lake Retaud, Isenau, Vers-l’Église and Les Mazots.

                  2021–2022 edition, still linked by an official route page checked on 8 October 2026. Routes and times may change: use the current listings above and check openings before departure.

                  View the PDF in your browser

                  Source: Les Diablerets Tourist Office / Alpes Vaudoises. Map reproduced with permission from swisstopo.

                  Cross-country skiing · trails & maps

                  Snow & mountains

                  Cross-country skiing · trails & maps

                  In the village or on nearby plateaus, find cross-country trails and maps from the tourist offices. Check conditions and open trails before setting out; distances reflect the official listings and depend on the prepared route.

                  In Les Diablerets

                  Trails for classic skiing and skating, with a floodlit loop for evening outings.

                  Nearby

                  Villars–Gryon

                  A connected network of almost 50 km for classic skiing and skating, starting on the Col de la Croix road, at Les Frasses and Les Chaux. Access depends on the season.

                  Trails, conditions & prices

                  Routes & map view

                  Official links checked on 8 October 2026. Maps are a guide; check snow conditions, grooming and pass validity with each destination.

                  Ice rinks in the region

                  Snow & mountains

                  Ice rinks in the region

                  Enjoy skating in Les Diablerets or nearby resorts. Check public skating sessions, prices and skate rental before visiting.

                  Gstaad · Village ice rink

                  An ice rink in central Gstaad, generally open from mid-October to early March, with skate and hockey stick rental. Check Sportzentrum opening hours: sessions may change for matches and events.

                  Hours, prices & access

                  Prices & skate rental

                  Les Diablerets · Parc des Sports

                  The ice rink in the village centre. The operator’s page still lists the 2025–2026 season: confirm the next season’s dates directly with Parc des Sports.

                  Hours, prices & access

                  Leysin · Sports centre

                  A partly covered ice rink. Public skating hours depend on other bookings.

                  Hours, prices & access

                  Villars · Sports centre

                  An ice rink with equipment rental. Check the schedule and announced closures before travelling.

                  Hours, prices & access

                  Links checked on 8 October 2026.

                  Back at the Auberge.

                  Kitchen opening hours
                  Kitchen opening hours
                  Monday, Tuesday & Thursday12:00–14:00
                  18:30–20:30
                  Friday12:00–14:00
                  18:30–21:30
                  Saturday12:00–15:00
                  18:30–21:30
                  Sunday12:00–15:00
                  18:30–20:30
                  High season · every day12:00–15:00
                  18:30–21:30

                  In high season, on Thursday evenings when night skiing and sledging take place, the kitchen stays open until 10 pm.

                  High season: the canton of Vaud’s summer, Christmas and February school holidays.

                  Outside high season, the restaurant is closed all day on Wednesdays. Please contact us in advance to arrange a room arrival that day.

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