Les Diablerets & the Vaud Alps
Your next outing
starts here.
Upcoming events, followed by ideas organised around your interests.
What’s on
What’s on nearby.
Loading upcoming events…
Find your kind of adventure.
Photo: source Alpes Vaudoises
Underground & indoors
Night outings
Family outings & practical tips
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.
Plan my outing ↗Night outings
Skiing under the stars, sledging, floodlit Nordic skiing and places for a drink or dancing.
Plan my outing ↗Panoramas & photo spots
Seven places on an interactive map, with photo and video ideas and seasonal access information.
Plan my outing ↗Canyoning & rafting
Hongrin gorges, Torneresse, La Tine and rafting on the Sarine: discover whitewater outings and local operators.
Plan my outing ↗Climbing & mountaineering
Route diagrams, crags, via ferrata, mountaineering and indoor climbing, from Les Diablerets to La Forclaz and the surrounding area.
Plan my outing ↗Walking & hiking
Official summer and winter walking maps for Les Diablerets, with suggested routes.
Plan my outing ↗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.
Plan my outing ↗Events in Gstaad
Festivals, tennis, beach volleyball, polo and traditions: the major events of Gstaad and the Saanenland, with announced dates.
Plan my outing ↗Festivals & music
Music festivals, concerts and events: from Les Diablerets to Montreux, from Chablais to Gstaad, find announced dates and official programmes.
Plan my outing ↗Rainy-day outings
Mines, caves, museums and escape rooms: our ideas for sheltered outings, with photos and practical information.
Plan my outing ↗Boat cruises
CGN from Villeneuve or Le Bouveret, plus boats on Lakes Neuchâtel and Thun: plan your next escape on the water.
Plan my outing ↗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.
Plan my outing ↗Walking & hiking
Around 200 km of trails, from valley walks to Alpine routes. Choose gentle strolls or sweeping panoramas to suit your plans.
Plan my outing ↗Family activities
Swimming, mini-golf, tennis, archery, pumptrack, treetop adventures, via ferrata or climbing: plenty of ways to enjoy your day.
Plan my outing ↗Musée des Ormonts
In Vers-l’Église, discover the valley’s history and heritage.
Plan my outing ↗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.
Plan my outing ↗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.
Plan my outing ↗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.
Good to know
Each benefit has its own validity period and may require a reservation. Benefits can change, so check the conditions at the time of your stay.
Skiing & winter activities
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.
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.
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
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 lessonsSpa & 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.
Information, hours & prices ↗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.
Information, hours & prices ↗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.
Information, hours & prices ↗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.
Information, hours & prices ↗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.
Information, hours & prices ↗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.
Gryon · Alpe des Chaux
Lake Frience
Above Gryon, a landscaped lake facing the Miroir d’Argentine offers a paddling pool, a non-swimmer area and a large swimming pool. The planted water-regeneration zone is reserved for nature.
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.
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.
Find us →Les Diablerets station
Next departures · Les Diablerets
Looking up upcoming departures…
Next arrivals · Les Diablerets
Looking up upcoming arrivals…
Aigle station
Next departures · Aigle
Looking up upcoming departures…
Next arrivals · Aigle
Looking up upcoming arrivals…
Gstaad station
Next departures · Gstaad
Looking up upcoming departures…
Next arrivals · Gstaad
Looking up upcoming arrivals…
Geneva Airport · flights
Next flights departing Geneva
Looking up upcoming flights…
Next flights arriving in Geneva
Looking up upcoming flights…
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