Lausanne: Glacier 3000 & Montreux with Peak Walk Bridge

From Lake Geneva to 3,000 Meters: Glacier 3000 & the Alps in One Day

You travel by bus from Lausanne through the Swiss Alps to Les Diablerets, ride a cable car to Glacier 3000, cross a suspended bridge with views of over 200 high peaks, and have free time in the lakeside town of Montreux. The driver handles navigation and timing. Weather determines what's fully accessible at the glacier, which is why the trip works best if you're flexible about conditions.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Glacier 3000 and Montreux

• Discover the village of the Diableret
• Take cable car to Glacier 3000
• Enjoy views of 200+ peaks
• Spend free time on rock band tracks
• Feel jazzy atmosphere in Montreux

The experience

The bus leaves Lausanne heading inland, and within an hour the city's lakeside calm is gone: replaced by steep valleys, wooden chalets stacked on hillsides, and the kind of silence that only happens at altitude. Les Diablerets, the village you pass through first, is exactly what the name promises: a cluster of traditional chalets in the heart of the Vaud Alps, the kind of place that looks the same in winter and summer except for what's on the roofs. Your driver guide points out the cable car station, and then you're rising 15 minutes straight up toward Glacier 3000, watching the landscape shrink below you until the peaks themselves become the only thing that matters.

At the top, the peak walk is the thing people actually remember: a suspended bridge connecting two summits, with more than 200 peaks over 2,000 meters visible on a clear day. You walk across it, and there's nothing between you and the view except air and the bridge itself. The cable car also gives you access to a chairlift and a small fun park if the weather holds, though the visibility isn't guaranteed: mountain days change fast, and what's clear at 9am might be cloud by noon. You get time to move at your own pace up there, take photos, sit with the scale of it.

After the glacier, the bus drops down toward Montreux, the town on Lake Geneva's eastern shore that earned the nickname "capital of the Vaud Riviera" because the climate is mild enough that palm trees actually grow there. It's famous for the jazz festival and for being the kind of place where artists and musicians have always shown up. You'll have free time to walk the waterfront, grab lunch, or just sit and watch the lake. The whole trip from Lausanne is a round-trip by bus with your driver guide, bottled water included, and you're back by evening.

What’s included

Your day includes round-trip bus transport from Lausanne with a driver guide, bottled water throughout, the cable car to Glacier 3000 (if the option is selected), access to the peak walk suspended bridge and chairlift, and free time to explore Montreux on the return. A map, tickets, and the full itinerary are given to you by the driver at departure.

Options for this experience

2 options

Coach service to Col du PillonGuide in English · 09:00(SBL320-1) - Col du Pillon: Make a bus journey through the Swiss countryside to Col du Pillon

Coach service to Col du Pillon and GlacierGuide in English · 09:00(SBL320-2) - Cable Car: Travel by bus from Lausanne to Col du Pillon, then take the cable car to enjoy Glacier 3000

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Tuesday and ThursdayDeparts at 09:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Swisstours Transport

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the Alps and a famous glacier in one day without arranging your own transport or timing. The fixed schedule gets you from Lausanne to altitude and back to the lake in a single trip, and the driver handles the mountain roads.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the full trip from Lausanne?

It's a full day. The bus departs Lausanne, and you return in the evening. The cable car ride itself is 15 minutes each way.

What's included in the price?

Round-trip bus from Lausanne, driver guide, bottled water, and the cable car (if selected). The cable car gives access to the peak walk, chairlift, and fun park. Montreux free time is included. Meals are not.

Is the peak walk safe?

Yes, it's a suspended bridge connecting two peaks at Glacier 3000. It's designed for visitors of all fitness levels, though it does cross open air between the summits.

What if the weather is bad at the glacier?

Visibility at 3,000 meters isn't guaranteed. The cable car, peak walk, and chairlift depend on weather conditions on the day. You won't know until you arrive.

What if the bus is late leaving Lausanne?

The bus arrives from Geneva and can be delayed a few minutes due to traffic. This is noted in the trip details.