Les Pléiades

Les Pléiades is a small, family-friendly ski area above the Riviera in the canton of Vaud. It can be reached by cog railway from Vevey or Blonay and offers several blue and red marked ski pistes as well as a network of cross-country ski trails and snowshoe routes. The resort sits on the heights above Lake Geneva and is also reachable by car via Blonay.

Families and Kids

Les Pléiades presents itself as a small, family-oriented and local ski area, and the Swiss Ski and Snowboard School Les Pléiades is available for lessons. A short toboggan run is located near the Motalles car park.

Food and drinks

Several restaurants are listed at Les Pléiades: Restaurant Le 1209, Restaurant Les Pléiades, Restaurant La Châ and Restaurant Les Fougères.
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Status

Information

  • Easy slopes: 3.2 km
  • Intermediate slopes: 3.2 km
  • Advanced slopes: 0 km
    • Number of snowparks: 0
    • Ski school: Yes
    • Entrance fee: 26 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $
    • Children activities: Children ski lessons, Sledging

Opening hours

The pistes are open daily from 09:30 to 16:30.
Monday
09:30-16:30
Tuesday
09:30-16:30
Wednesday
09:30-16:30
Thursday
09:30-16:30
Friday
09:30-16:30
Saturday
09:30-16:30
Sunday
09:30-16:30

Admission fees

Tickets are sold as day, half-day (from 12:00 or 4 hours) and season passes, with separate prices for adults and children aged 0–16. A combined train-and-lifts ticket is available from Vevey station and Blonay ticket machines, while lift-only tickets are sold at the Motalles chairlift and La Cuvette ski-lift ticket offices. A non-refundable Keycard is required, and a family pass combines ski and train from Vevey.
26 CHF
Adult admission
14 CHF
Day ticket for children aged 0–16 (lifts only).
52 CHF
Family pass including ski and train from Vevey for 1–2 adults and 1–3 children (Keycard not included).

Contact

Webpage
lespleiades.ch

Access

Nearby stops

  • Les Pléiades50 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Lausanne
52m
Martigny
1h 23m
Genève
1h 35m
Sion
1h 38m
Neuchâtel
2h 1m

FAQ

  • How do I reach Les Pléiades without a car?
    The cog railway from Vevey or Blonay takes you directly to the summit of Les Pléiades, where you can put on your skis right at the station. The train also stops at numerous intermediate stations.
  • Where can I park if I arrive by car?
    From Blonay, follow the road signs to Les Pléiades up to the Motalles car park, from where you can reach the cross-country trails and the chairlift.
  • Is there a ski and snowboard school at Les Pléiades?
    Yes, the Swiss Ski and Snowboard School Les Pléiades (ESSS Les Pléiades) welcomes guests; the team can also be contacted for moonlit snowshoe outings and snowshoe rental.
  • What can I do at Les Pléiades besides alpine skiing?
    The area has cross-country ski trails (classic and skating, including an illuminated trail), three marked snowshoe routes, and a toboggan run (téléski) near the Motalles car park, open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00.
  • Is the Magic Pass valid at Les Pléiades?
    Yes, the Magic Pass includes the Vevey–Les Pléiades train in its price, but only for alpine skiing and snowboarding.

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