Les Diablerets & the Vaud Alps
Learn as you walk, between nature and heritage.
Local heritage · 800 m · approx. 1 hr
Discover the story of Diablerets Bitter through twelve information panels. From the tourist office, head to Domaine des Sources, where the educational trail begins, then follow the Grande Eau towards Le Droutzay. The official listing describes it as a winter walk; check conditions and panel availability with the tourist office.
Route & official information ↗Educational trail · the 2021 avalanche
In the Droutzay and Creux de Champ area, this trail explains the impact of the avalanche of 28 January 2021, the work of foresters and the return of vegetation. Opened in 2025, it shows how a forest regenerates after such an event. Ask the tourist office for the starting point and current access conditions.
Read the Terre&Nature feature ↗Educational trail · approx. 2 km · 30 min
A heritage loop through Vers-l’Église, Les Planches, La Murée and Les Jeans, exploring historic buildings and Ormonts architecture.
Route & official information ↗Nature trail · 4.5 km · 1 hr 45 min
Between Col du Pillon and Isenau, via Le Rard and Lake Retaud, ten interactive stations introduce mountain wildlife and plants.
Route & official information ↗History trail · 13.9 km · 3 hr 55 min
From Les Mosses to Les Diablerets station via Oudiou, a walk through sites of historic avalanches. The Musée des Ormonts offers an accompanying booklet.
Route & official information ↗Detective trail · 4.6 km · 1 hr 30 min
A playful family walk with a mystery to solve. Collect the booklet at the tourist office, then find the stations along the route.
Route & official information ↗Botanical hike · 12.25 km · 3 hr 45 min
Starting in Bretaye, discover alpine flowers via Col d’Encrène and Col de la Croix before reaching Les Diablerets.
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