Diablerets
Mountains Swiss alpine massif with glacier and ski resorts
The Diablerets massif in the Vaud Alps offers a glacier area (Glacier 3000 nearby), summer hiking and winter skiing; mountain huts and cable cars provide access to high‑alpine terrain.
Diablerets is an alpine massif and ski area in canton Vaud, Switzerland, whose highest point reaches about 3,210 metres. The massif includes a glacier plateau serviced by the Glacier 3000 cable-car system.
Alpine activities dominate: skiing and snow sports in winter and glacier walking, panoramic ridge routes and high-elevation hiking in summer. The Glacier 3000 plateau around 3,000 metres offers year-round snow, short glacier walks and viewpoints accessible by cable car from Col du Pillon and Les Diablerets village.
On lower slopes the village of Les Diablerets provides ski lifts, marked hiking trails, mountain-hut access and facilities for climbers crossing to neighboring valleys in the Bernese Alps.
The Diablerets massif has been used for alpine grazing and mountaineering for centuries and developed as a tourist and ski destination from the 19th century onward, with lift and cable-car infrastructure added in the 20th century. Glacial and alpine routes have been altered by gradual glacial retreat.
Rising above the village of Les Diablerets in western Switzerland, the massif sits in the western Bernese Alps in canton Vaud near Col du Pillon and the border with canton Valais. The nearest lift gateways are in the Les Diablerets/Col du Pillon area.
- Summit and glacier access: The highest summit in the massif is about 3,210 metres, and a glacier plateau around 3,000 metres is accessible by cable car for snow activities outside the main valley season.
- Main access point: Col du Pillon is the main mountain pass and cable-car gateway linking the valley floor to Glacier 3000 and cross-border trails into neighboring cantons.
What to See #
- Sommet des Diablerets (3,210 m): The summit of the Diablerets massif, commonly called Sommet des Diablerets, reaches about 3,210 metres above sea level and forms the highest point of the group.
- Glacier 3000 / Tsanfleuron plateau: The Glacier 3000/Tsanfleuron glacier plateau lies at roughly 3,000 metres and is served by cable cars from Col du Pillon and the village of Les Diablerets, offering year-round snow and alpine walking routes.
- Les Diablerets village and ski area: The village and resort of Les Diablerets provide ski lifts, accommodation and trailheads for summer hiking and winter skiing on the massif's lower slopes.
How to Get to Diablerets #
Les Diablerets is accessible by train from Lausanne (change at Aigle) or by car via the A9 and local mountain roads. From Aigle take the Aigle-Les Diablerets regional rail link or buses that serve the village; from Geneva or Lausanne, expect a 1.5-2 hour drive depending on traffic.
Tips for Visiting Diablerets #
- If planning ski or glacier excursions, check Glacier 3000 schedules and book cable-car tickets in advance during winter holidays.
- Bring sunglasses for high-alpine glare even on cloudy days - the snow reflects strongly.
- From Les Diablerets village, take the gondola to the higher stations rather than attempting steep climbs unprepared.
Best Time to Visit Diablerets #
Summer for hiking and glacier viewpoints; winter for skiing. Peak holiday periods are busiest.
Weather & Climate near Diablerets #
Diablerets's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -11°C to 9°C. Abundant rainfall (1233 mm/year), wettest in November, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm), partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (124 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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