From Lausanne the drive is approximately 64 km (40 miles), taking around one hour. From Geneva it is approximately 131 km (81 miles), with a journey of roughly 1.5 to 2 hours depending on traffic and road conditions. The route winds through the Vaud countryside and into the Alps, and the scenery on the final stretch through the valley is part of the experience itself.
A well-structured day fills easily. Allow at least two to three hours for Glacier 3000, including the cable car ride, the Peak Walk, and time to take in the views. If you add a hike to Lac Retaud, a pristine alpine lake that reflects the glacier massif with remarkable clarity, budget another two hours. The village of Les Diablerets itself rewards a leisurely stroll, and the Musée des Ormonts offers a window into the valley's history for those who want a quieter interlude between bigger adventures.
Yes, but the experience shifts considerably. Winter brings skiing and snowboarding across the connected Villars-Gryon-Diablerets ski area, plus snow-specific activities on the glacier. Summer and autumn open up the hiking trails, Lac Retaud swimming, the Alpine Coaster, and the full range of the glacier viewpoints. One seasonal note: the road to Lac de Derborence, a historically fascinating natural lake formed by a rockslide in 1714, is typically closed during the winter months — check current access conditions before visiting if it is on your list.
Ormont-Dessus is a high-Alpine municipality in the canton of Vaud, best known as the home of the village of Les Diablerets. Sitting deep in the Grande-Eau valley and flanked by a glacier massif that rises above 3,000 meters, it offers a rare combination of dramatic mountain scenery, world-class outdoor attractions, and a genuinely unspoiled Swiss village atmosphere. Few destinations within easy reach of Geneva or Lausanne pack this much Alpine character into a single day.
Glacier 3000 is the undisputed highlight. A cable car carries you to Scex Rouge at nearly 3,000 meters, where you can walk the Peak Walk by Tissot, the only suspension bridge in the world connecting two mountain peaks. From the bridge and viewing platforms, you have an unobstructed panorama of more than two dozen peaks over 4,000 meters, including the Eiger, Matterhorn, and on clear days, Mont Blanc. For summer visitors, the Alpine Coaster adds a dose of adrenaline. It is one of those experiences that genuinely justifies the journey.
The area is spread across a valley with the main attractions at significantly different elevations. Glacier 3000 requires a cable car departure from Col du Pillon, while Lac Retaud and the village of Les Diablerets are separate stops. Having your own vehicle or a private transfer makes a real difference here, since you can move between these points on your own schedule rather than waiting on infrequent mountain buses. A Daytrip driver can also serve as a practical local resource for timing and logistics.
Daytrip is a private car service platform that connects you with local drivers who will transport you door-to-door. We also give you the opportunity to explore sights/attractions along the way. We drive, you discover.
Daytrip offers private door-to-door transfers with optional sightseeing stops, hourly driver hire, and curated day trips — all with local English-speaking drivers and operating across 130+ countries.
For private trips, you can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before departure. For the Daytrip Pool shared shuttle, we offer 3 ticket options when booking: Non-refundable, Flexible with cancellations 24 hours before departure, and Super-flexible with cancellations up to 15 minutes before departure.
Yes! Book a private, door-to-door airport transfer with a local English-speaking driver. Enjoy fixed and transparent pricing, no hidden fees, and the option to pay in advance without the hassle of exchanging cash at a foreign airport.
You will receive the vehicle that best fits the number of travelers in your group, ranging from a sedan to a van for groups of up to 7. Depending where you travel, you can book anything from a sedan comparable to a Toyota Corolla to a Mercedes V-Class to a Classic Cuban Car. While the exact model may vary, we always ensure that the vehicle provided meets your needs in terms of safety, reliability, and comfort. You may be upgraded to a larger vehicle class free of charge depending on availability. Since our largest vehicle seats 7, for groups larger a combination of vehicles will be used. We will send you the exact vehicle details a few days before your trip.
Everywhere except the USA, drivers will supply appropriate child seats (just let us know during booking). In the USA, certain states require you to supply your own child seats.
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