Is Glacier 3000 worth visiting?

Is Glacier 3000 worth visiting?

If you have have the time, Glacier 3000 is definitely worth a visit. Most visitors sepnd about 1 to 2 hours at the top and combine their visit with a side trip to Gstaad. So if visiting Gstaad anyway, Glacier 3000 is a great addition.

How do you get Glacier 3000?

Glacier 3000 can be reached by cable car from the valley station of Col-du-Pillon. Col-du-Pillon is only accessible by bus or car from Gstaad or Les Diablerets.

What mountain is Glacier 3000?

Glacier 3000, located at the highest point of the Vaudois Alps, is open all year round for winter activities for all! With its stunning views and wide range of activities on offer – including the Peak Walk, a unique suspension bridge linking two mountain peaks – Glacier 3000 is a must for your holidays in Switzerland !

How do I get to Glacier 3000 from Lausanne?

You can take a train from Lausanne to Col-du-Pillon, Glacier 3000 via Aigle, Les Diablerets, and Les Diablerets, poste in around 3h 20m. The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria.

What is the difference between Jungfrau and JungfrauJOCH?

The Jungfrau is the mountain, whereas the Jungfraujoch is Europe’s Highest Train Station and refers to the “saddle” between the two peaks of Mount Jungfrau and Mount Mönch. So you can only visit the JungfrauJOCH and enjoy views onto the Jungfrau (mountain) from there.

Why is the Glacier 3000 Peak Walk Unique?

Being suspended over a precipice at an altitude of 3,000 m is a unique experience offered by the Peak Walk by Tissot on the Glacier 3000. Overlooking the glacier of Les Diablerets and revealing a panoramic view of the highest mountains, the Peak Walk is the world’s only suspension bridge connecting two summits.

Is Glacier 3000 a glacier?

Spectacular view The Glacier 3000 is the only glacier ski area in the Bernese Oberland and allows to offer winter sports from late October to early May. It presents a spectacular view over the Bernese Alps, 24 summits over 4000m high such as the Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn.

What is the route of the Glacier Express in Switzerland?

Why is Jungfraujoch called Top of Europe?

Jungfraujoch is a col and a glacial pass between the Jungfrau mountain and the Mönch mountain. Jungfraujoch is also known as “Top of Europe”, because it’s the highest train station in Europe at 3,454 meters.

Can you take dogs to Glacier 3000?

Dogs are not allowed on the slopes. The slopes are closed after operating hours and their use prohibited for safety reasons.