Les Diablerets, Swiss Alps

Les Diablerets: 5 things to know before you go

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Wrapped in a dramatic rock amphitheatre, Les Diablerets is a traditional Vaud village with skiing up to the Glacier 3000 at 2971 m. It links with Villars-Gryon for 125 km of varied, scenic terrain.

1.Is the snow reliable in Les Diablerets?

Generally yes. From 1200 m at the base to 2971 m up top, the profile holds snow well across a normal winter (score 82/100).

2.Do you need a car, or can you ski in and out?

This is more of a valley base than a slopeside village, so expect a lift, train or shuttle to the snow each morning. Staying central, near the main lift, saves the most time.

3.How big is the ski area, and who is it for?

At 125 km of piste on 44 lifts, it is a substantial mountain that rewards a multi-day stay. The terrain is balanced (0 green, 30 blue, 30 red, 10 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.

4.What is the resort like?

Les Diablerets stands out for glacier skiing up high and a family-friendly setup.

5.When is the best time to go?

The season usually runs Dec 7 to Apr 21 (about 19 weeks). For the most dependable cover, the deep-winter window of January to February is the safe bet. The altitude also holds spring snow, so late-season skiing stays good well into spring.

The full Les Diablerets guide

Hotels, piste breakdown, snow month by month, lift and rental info, map and more.

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More questions, answered

How much vertical drop does Les Diablerets have?
About 1771 m of vertical, from a 1200 m base to 2971 m at the top.
Is Les Diablerets part of a larger ski area?
Yes. Les Diablerets is part of the Villars-Gryon-Les Diablerets ski area, one of the big linked domains, so a single lift pass opens the whole thing.
Is Les Diablerets good for beginners?
It can work: 0 green and 30 blue runs are enough to start, though the area rewards skiers who can already link turns.
Can you ski on a glacier here?
Yes, there is glacier skiing up high, which stretches the season and helps in lean snow years.

Where to stay

Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.

The Glacier Hotel
4.7746 reviews
โ‚ฌ185
โ˜… Top pick

The Glacier Hotel

Excellent ยท 746 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Les Diablerets, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.7/5 from 746 reviews). It sits about 700 m from the slopes. A upper-scale option for Les Diablerets, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

โ‰ˆ 700 m to the slopesUpper-scale
From
โ‚ฌ185/ night
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Le Chamois Swiss Quality Hotel
4.1292 reviews
โ‚ฌ150

Le Chamois Swiss Quality Hotel

Great ยท 292 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Les Diablerets, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

โ‰ˆ 50 m to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ150/ night
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Hotel Les Sources
4.3218 reviews
โ‚ฌ165

Hotel Les Sources

Very good ยท 218 reviews

Why we like it

A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Les Diablerets.

โ‰ˆ 750 m to the slopesMid-range
From
โ‚ฌ165/ night
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