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Voykit pocket guide · Switzerland
Les Diablerets
Spend 1–2 days in Les Diablerets for glacier skiing or summer hikes; one full day covers lifts and village sights.
Les Diablerets is a high‑altitude resort in Vaud with glacier skiing (Glacier 3000) and summer mountain activities. The village is compact, so a single day of lifts plus a short walk covers the main attractions; a second day adds a museum visit or a nearby day‑trip.
- Country
- Switzerland
- Best months
- Dec–Mar, Jun–Sep
- Avoid
- Apr–May, Oct–Nov (limited snow, variable weather)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- CHF
- Money
- Currency is the Swiss franc (CHF). Cards and contactless are accepted almost everywhere; euros are sometimes taken with change in francs.
- Daily spend
- Budget CHF 80–120 excl. bed · Mid CHF 130–180 excl. bed · High CHF 200+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Swisscom, Sunrise and Salt sell prepaid SIMs (ID needed); Swisscom covers the most mountain terrain.
- Emergency
- Police 117 · Ambulance 144 · Fire 118
- Plugs
- Types J, C · 230 V · 50 Hz · Swiss three-pin sockets are recessed: thin two-pin (type C) plugs fit, but thick German Schuko plugs do not — bring a Swiss adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: Service included; round up or leave 5–10% for good service.; Café or bar: Round up.; Taxi: Round up.; Hotel: Optional; CHF 2–5 for porters.; Mountain guide: CHF 20–50 for a day, optional.
- Water
- Tap and fountain water is excellent. Restaurants usually charge for bottled water; ask for 'Hahnenwasser' / 'eau du robinet'.
- Toilets
- Station toilets cost CHF 1–2; restaurants and department stores are free for customers.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee in a café | Fr. 5–8 |
| Mountain lunch (sandwich, soup) | Fr. 12–20 |
| Postbus ticket (local) | Fr. 4–8 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- GVA · Geneva Airport
- About 1 h 30 min by train/bus to Les Diablerets
Typical fares
- Aigle → Les Diablerets train
- about Fr. 30, 50 min (check)
- Glacier 3000 day pass
- Fr. 62 (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Postbus lines connect to Gstaad (45 min) and Villars‑sur‑Ollon (35 min summer). In ski season a shuttle runs between lifts. The Isenau lift is free in summer.
See and do
Known for
- Glacier 3000 ski area
- Villars‑Gryon‑Les Diablerets ski area
- Musée des Ormonts
- L'Etivaz cheese
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Montreux | Train from Aigle, about 1 h total | ≈1 h 15 min |
| Château d'Aigle | Bus from Aigle, about 30 min | ≈45 min |
| Lavey Baths | Bus from Aigle, about 45 min | ≈1 h |
Sleep
- Hotel Pillon
- Double rooms from Fr. 160 low season; central location
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | EntschuldigungEntschuldigung |
| Thank you | MerciMerci |
| How much is it? | C’est combien?C’est combien? |
| Where is the bus stop? | Où est l’arrêt de bus?Où est l’arrêt de bus? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake; three cheek kisses among friends; avoid: Skipping the greeting in shops
- Punctuality: Be exactly on time; avoid: Running for the train expecting it to wait
- Language: Greet in the local language, then ask for English; avoid: Speaking German in Geneva as a default
- Quiet: Low voices in trains; quiet carriages are marked; avoid: Speakerphone calls
- Money: Keep financial talk discreet; avoid: Asking people's salaries
- Recycling: Separate PET, glass and cans; avoid: Leaving rubbish in hotel or flat bins unsorted
Scams and watch-outs
- Glacier weather changes quickly; check lift opening times.
- Day‑pass prices may vary by season; verify before purchase.
Les Diablerets is a safe mountain village; typical alpine risks are weather changes and occasional lift closures—stay informed.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Les Diablerets yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Glacier 3000 ski area
- Villars‑Gryon‑Les Diablerets ski area
- Musée des Ormonts
- L'Etivaz cheese
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Les Diablerets official site: www.diablerets.ch/fr
- Wikivoyage: Les Diablerets, revision 4557380 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4557380
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/les-diablerets). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.