Glacier 3000

Glacier 3000
Glacier 3000 is a high-alpine ski and sightseeing area above Les Diablerets in the Vaud Alps, reached by cable car from Col du Pillon up to Scex Rouge at 3,000 m. Skiers can descend from 3,000 m to 1,300 m between November and the end of April, and the area includes a snowpark with beginner, intermediate, advanced and expert lines. Beyond skiing, the destination offers the Peak Walk by Tissot suspension bridge, the Glacier Walk, an Alpine Coaster and sled dog rides.

Families and Kids

The pedestrian ticket includes the Snow Fun Park, and children under 6 years old travel free of charge. Children under 15 months are not accepted at Glacier 3000, and visits are not recommended for children under 2 years old.

Food and drinks

At the top station Scex Rouge, Restaurant Le 3 offers self-service mountain dining with QR-code ordering and panoramic views, Restaurant Botta serves refined dishes in a space designed by Mario Botta, and the Carnotzet on the terrace serves Swiss specialities. At the valley station, Restaurant Col du Pillon serves regional cuisine with a view of the Dar waterfall, and the Refuge l'Espace sits at the foot of the Quille du Diable, reachable via the Glacier Walk.
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Status

Information

  • Easy slopes: 9 km
  • Intermediate slopes: 5 km
  • Advanced slopes: 9 km
    • Number of snowparks: 1
    • Entrance fee: 84 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $$$
    • Children activities: Snow play area

Opening hours

The ski slopes are open during the winter season from 7 November 2026 to 30 April 2027; the resort is closed for annual maintenance from 19 October to 6 November 2026. Daily slope opening times are not stated on the website.

Admission fees

Glacier 3000 sells separate pedestrian (sightseeing) and ski tickets. The pedestrian round-trip ticket from Col du Pillon to Scex Rouge includes the Peak Walk by Tissot, the Ice Express chairlift, the Glacier Walk and the Snow Fun Park, and children under 6 years old travel free. Winter ski passes are valid from 7 November 2026 to 30 April 2027, and the Magic Pass 2026-27 also includes Glacier 3000 in winter. Tickets for individual cable car sections can only be bought on site.
84 CHF
Winter ski pass for adults (born 2001 and earlier), valid 7 November 2026 to 30 April 2027.
78 CHF
Winter ski pass for youths (born 2002 to 2009) or seniors (born 1960 and earlier).
54 CHF
Winter ski pass for children (born 2010 to 2019).
76 CHF
Group rate from 10 people, paid in one go at the ticket office; information and bookings via booking@glacier3000.ch.

Contact

Webpage
glacier3000.ch
Address
Route du Pillon 253, 1865 Les Diablerets

Access

Nearby stops

  • Glacier du Sex Rouge0 meters walking distance
  • Cabane-des-Diablerets0 meters walking distance
  • Col-du-Pillon (téléphérique)0 meters walking distance
  • Reusch, Talstation50 meters walking distance
  • Les Diablerets, La Marche1350 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Martigny
1h 49m
Lausanne
1h 55m
Thun
1h 57m
Sion
2h 4m
Interlaken Ost
2h 14m

FAQ

  • Is parking available at the cable car station?
    Yes, a large paid car park is available at Col du Pillon and at Reusch, right next to the cable car station. Parking is subject to a flat rate that must be paid at the beginning of the parking period.
  • What is included in the pedestrian ticket to Scex Rouge?
    The pedestrian round-trip ticket on the cable car from Col du Pillon to Scex Rouge includes the Peak Walk by Tissot, the Ice Express chairlift, the Glacier Walk and the Snow Fun Park. Children under 15 months are not accepted, and visits are not recommended for children under 2 years old.
  • Can I use the bus to Col du Pillon free of charge?
    The bus to Col du Pillon is free with the Gstaad Card from Gstaad or the Welcome Carte from Les Diablerets. Between 1 November and 30 April, the Les Diablerets–Col du Pillon and Reusch–Col du Pillon–Les Diablerets routes are free on presentation of a Glacier 3000 ticket (ski or pedestrian), a Magic Pass, or Alpes Vaudoises or Villars-Diablerets 1–2 day and multi-day tickets.
  • What does the snowpark at Glacier 3000 offer?
    The snowpark is managed by Ravach Parks and is one of the few full snowparks already open in November. The Dôme area has a beginner line, an intermediate line and an advanced line, while the Scex Rouge area has an XL expert slope style line.

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