After driving along the Lake Geneva, you will have a scenic drive through the swiss countryside full of wooden chalets and nature. Immediate embarcation aboard the cable car for a flight over the snow-capped summits. Ascent by cable-car from the Diablerets to the Glacier (3000m or 10'000ft).
Be breathtaking walking on the suspended bridge, it’s unique bridge connecting 2 peaks in the world! Take a chair lift and have some fun in the fun park with the sledges.
Feel a unique experience on a spectacular day!
Lunch at the panoramic restaurant, work of the architect Mario Botta, who designed the San Francisco Museum of Art.
Then discover the famous town of Montreux. Because of the exceptionally mild climate Montreux is called the capital of the Vaud Riviera. Plants associated with the Mediterranean, such as pines, cypresses and palm trees grow here. Charlie Chaplin, Freddie Mercury and several other famous people of world-renown lived and continue to live on this area.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Cable car from Col du Pillon valley to Glacier 3000 ( if option selected)
✔ Driver Guide
✔ Return trip from Geneva in coach
✔ Free time in Montreux Riviera
✖ Food and drinks
✖ Alpine coaster
✖ Snow bus
Departure & Return
Departure:
Pl. Dorcière, 1201 Genève, Switzerland
The bus station is quite small, there is a sign for excursion. Our office is also situated just across on the 8 rue François Bonivard. All buses have the name of the tour on it.
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Col du Pillon
After driving along the Lake Geneva we arrive in the picturesque area of Les Diablerets (little devils) in the heart of the Alps Vaudoises at Col du Pillon.
Duration: 20 minutes
2
Glacier 3000
If option selected, take the cable car to Glacier 3000 : Those who explore the Glacier 3000 glacier area will experience nature close up and will not forget the spectacular scenery for a long time. Ideal for such an experience is the Glacier Walk, a marked glacier trail.
If you want some fun, ride the Alpine coaster to raise your adrenaline level and get your heart beating hard!
Try a discovery tour of the glacier: Did you ever ride along in a snow cat? No? Then it is high time to do so! The Snow Bus from Glacier 3000 is the best opportunity to do this. It drives like a caterpillar over the crisp snow and has room for up to 20 people. And it is also the most pleasant way to discover the glacier area – from the comfort of your own seat. It is ride of a truly different nature – for young and old!
Glacier 3000 offers a panoramic restaurant, work of the architect Mario Botta, who designed the San Francisco Museum of Art.
Duration: 4 hours
3
Peak Walk By Tissot
Discover the new PEAK WALK BY TISSOT; there is only one suspension bridge in the world that connects two mountain peaks. It invites you to an adventure that you will not easily forget.The 107 metre long and 80 centimetre wide bridge offers a stunning view onto the Alps: Matterhorn, Mont Blanc, Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau are visible from the bridge and offer grandiose views, far off into the distance.
Duration: 20 minutes
4
Vieille-Ville de Montreux
Then discover the famous town of Montreux. Because of the exceptionally mild climate Montreux is called the capital of the Vaud Riviera. Plants associated with the Mediterranean, such as pines, cypresses and palm trees grow here. Charlie Chaplin, Lord Byon, Jean-Jacques Rousseau and several other famous people of world-renown lived and continue to live on this area. You can visit Queen studio record, take a picture of the famous freddie Mercury statue, and feel the atmosphere of the jazz festival.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Activities such as snow bus, alpine coaster and husky ride are available depending on the weather
