Ormont-Dessous · village life
La Forclaz
Above Le Sépey, stroll between chalets, the old school and the bread oven. Check the village calendar for events and opportunities to see the oven in use.
Plan your visit ↗The region · Villages & alpine pastures
Mountain hamlets & villages
Historic chalets, village squares and alpine pastures: eleven places to discover around Les Diablerets.
Gryon · alpine heritage
Taveyanne
A protected hamlet of wooden chalets with shingle roofs in a nature reserve. A beautiful walking destination in the warmer months. Check access and refuge opening dates before setting out; winter routes depend on snow conditions.
Plan your visit ↗Les Diablerets · along a hiking route
Chersaule
Discover this small hamlet along the paths above Les Diablerets. The official “Isenau–Les Diablerets via Chersaule” route starts at Lake Retaud and crosses alpine pastures: allow 15 km and 4 hr 15 min for the full route. Plan for a summer hike rather than a short village stroll.
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Les Ormonts · a cultural stop
Vers-l’Église
About three kilometres from Les Diablerets, discover the cobbled square, church and Musée des Ormonts. The village has a railway station, making it a lovely way to combine walking and local heritage. Check museum opening times to complete your visit.
Plan your visit ↗Villars · hillside chalets
Ensex
A hamlet on the slopes of Chaux Ronde towards Col de la Croix. In winter, the official “Golf–Ensex” walking route leads here from the Villars Golf train stop, subject to conditions. Check whether the route is open before setting out.
Plan your visit ↗Bex · an alpine pasture stop
Solalex
Continue your discoveries at the Solalex alpine pasture, beneath the striking Miroir d’Argentine and Diablerets massif. Stop to admire the mountains or head out on a walk. In winter, walking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing access starts from Cergnement, subject to conditions.
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Les Diablerets · alpine pastures
Isenau
Above Les Diablerets, Isenau offers alpine pastures and mountain scenery. In summer, the alpine farm sells cheeses and local specialities. Combine a stop with a hike around Lake Retaud; check access and opening times before setting out.
Plan your visit ↗Les Diablerets · historic chalets
Ayerne
On the way to Isenau, Ayerne charms visitors with its traditional old chalets and mountain setting. Admire the architecture from public paths. The hamlet is on the Isenau Bike route; use the walking map to plan a visit on foot.
Plan your visit ↗Les Diablerets · panoramic stop
Le Lavanchy
Stop to enjoy panoramic views of the Diablerets massif and valley. Le Lavanchy lies on the ascent towards La Dia, Ayerne and Isenau: a lovely opportunity for photographs and mountain views from public paths. Choose your walk according to the season and conditions.
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Gryon · nature & views
L’Alpe des Chaux
Above Gryon, Alpe des Chaux offers fresh mountain air among chalets, pastures and mountain views. The Frience area is a lovely starting point for exploring. Visit the resort website to plan your outing and choose activities suited to the season.
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Bex · a hamlet among alpine pastures
Anzeindaz
Above Solalex, Anzeindaz, also known as Anzeinde, is a group of chalets at the foot of the Diablerets massif, around 1,900 metres above sea level. The broad plateau is a beautiful hiking destination for limestone scenery and alpine plants and wildlife. Stop at the Giacomini refuge during its opening season. Plan your walking route and check conditions before setting out.
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