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    Switzerland, Europe

    Les Diablerets

    87km pistes, 1,224-2,971m elevation, Glacier 3000 access. Swiss resort in Vaud Alps near Geneva.

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    Season 2026 - 2027
    Opens
    28 Nov 2026
    Closes
    11 Apr 2027
    Days open
    134
    Annual snow
    5.2m
    Snow record
    37cm
    2026-27 so far
    7% of a typical winter515cm
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    The Overview
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    Michael Fulton
    Melbourne-based skier and snowboarder with 50+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian resorts and international resort comparisons.

    Les Diablerets operates between 1,224 and 2,971 metres across 87 kilometres of marked runs and 29 lifts, with the Meilleret sector connecting directly to Villars and Gryon for access to over 100 kilometres of combined terrain. The resort's 2,020 Winter Youth Olympics pedigree shows on the Willy Favre piste, which hosted downhill events. Glacier 3000 extends season access from early November to late April with year-round glacier skiing at Scex Rouge.

    The terrain splits heavily towards learning progression, with 76 per cent beginner runs, 21 per cent intermediate, and 3 per cent advanced. The Meilleret area features predominantly blues and reds connecting through to Villars via chairlift. Glacier 3000's Combe d'Audon descends 10 kilometres with 1,000 metres vertical, whilst the Isenau sector remains closed since 2017 pending lift replacement.

    The village sits at 1,200 metres in the Ormont Valley, built from traditional wooden chalets beneath the 3,210-metre Diablerets massif. Free ski buses link to Col du Pillon for Glacier 3000 access. The Musée des Ormonts and 14th-century chapel at Vers l'Eglise preserve valley heritage three kilometres from the main village.

    Multi-day passes include the Alpes Vaudoises network covering Leysin and Les Mosses, whilst three-day-plus tickets allow Glacier 3000 access. Magic Pass holders ski free across the Villars-Gryon-Diablerets domain. The resort suits families and intermediates seeking uncrowded pistes with glacier reliability, though expert terrain remains limited outside Glacier 3000's off-piste zones.

    896m
    Vertical
    50
    Runs
    87 km
    Piste
    5.2m
    Annual snow
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    The Terrain

    50 runs across 87 km of piste

    Les Diablerets is a gentle, forgiving area of 50 runs over 87 kilometres, between a 1,224-metre base and a 2,120-metre top, a vertical of 896 metres. The grading skews heavily easy, with 76% beginner, 21% intermediate and only 3% advanced. Getting uphill is rarely a chore thanks to three gondolas, two eight-seat chairs, four six-seat chairs, four quads and a good number of T-bars and surface lifts. Newer skiers and families will find the colours simple to read, and queues tend to stay short. The wide, wooded runs reward relaxed cruising more than speed.

    The Meilleret sector is the main draw, reached directly from the village by gondola and linking across to Villars with broad, tree-lined blue and red runs. A snowpark sits near the Laouissalet chair, and the Isenau side has long been a quieter spot for sunny beginner slopes. Glacier 3000 sits separately above Col du Pillon, reached by cable car from the pass, and is worth a day when snow lower down is marginal. Advanced skiers will run out of challenge quickly, so it suits families, learners and relaxed intermediates best.

    Terrain split
    50
    runs
    50 runs across 4 grades
    Beginner38 runs · 76%
    Intermediate11 runs · 21%
    Advanced2 runs · 3%
    Expert0 runs · 0%
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    Time it right

    When to visit Les Diablerets

    The 2025-26 season runs from 7 December 2025 to 6 April 2026 across the Villars-Gryon-Diablerets domain, with Glacier 3000 opening from early November through 30 April dependent on conditions. Typical season length spans 18 weeks valley-side, extending to 26 weeks including glacier access. Operating hours run 8.30am to 4.30pm daily.

    Annual snowfall averages 430 centimetres at village elevation, rising to 618 centimetres at glacier altitudes. Current base depth sits at 135 centimetres with 41 centimetres recorded over seven days. Glacier 3000's elevation between 2,525 and 2,971 metres guarantees reliable coverage from November through spring, whilst Meilleret's tree-lined runs between 1,224 and 1,949 metres benefit from natural snowfall patterns.

    January and February deliver peak powder conditions with consistent cold temperatures and regular fresh snow cycles. March offers warmer spring skiing with extended daylight hours. December and early January can feel cold at glacier elevations. Late March through April provides corn snow conditions on south-facing Meilleret runs whilst maintaining powder at altitude.

    Thursday night skiing operates on the floodlit Jorasse piste from 25 December to 19 March 2026, conditions permitting. The resort hosts FIS giant slalom events at the Diablerets Alpine Centre. Summer activities include the Alpine Coaster and Peak Walk by Tissot suspension bridge. The Les Diablerets Film Festival runs annually since 1969.

    Season 2026 - 2027
    28 Nov 2026
    Opens
    11 Apr 2027
    Closes
    134
    Days open
    5.2 m
    Annual snow
    The record

    Historical snowfall at Les Diablerets

    Daily snow reports at Les Diablerets go back to 1996, 31 winters on the books. Open the record to compare winters, lifts and piste.

    36 cm
    Snowiest day
    4 Dec 2021
    37 cm
    This winter · 2026-27
    so far
    515 cm
    Typical winter
    average of complete seasons
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    Winter totals
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    Past wintersThis winter
    Getting there

    Getting to Les Diablerets, and where to stay

    Les Diablerets occupies the Ormont Valley in the canton of Vaud at 1,200 metres elevation, beneath the north face of the 3,210-metre Diablerets massif. The municipality of Ormont-Dessus spans 61.65 square kilometres with 1,467 residents. The village sits in Switzerland's French-speaking Alpes Vaudoises region, 40 kilometres from Lake Geneva.

    Montreux lies 40 kilometres north via the Rhône Valley, whilst Gstaad sits 30 kilometres east over Col du Pillon at 1,546 metres. The satellite hamlet Vers l'Eglise dates from the 13th century and sits three kilometres west. Aigle, 20 kilometres northwest in the valley, serves as the main rail junction. The village preserves traditional chalet architecture with 20 restaurants and five bars along the pedestrianised main street.

    Geneva Airport lies 120 kilometres west via the A9 autoroute. Exit Junction 19 at Bex, then follow signs through Gryon to Les Diablerets - total drive time approximately 90 minutes. The A9 motorway parallels Lake Geneva before turning south through the Rhône Valley. Col de la Croix provides summer access east towards Château-d'Oex when open June through October.

    The Aigle-Sépey-Diablerets narrow-gauge railway reaches the village in 50 minutes from Aigle station, which connects to Geneva in 90 minutes total via SBB mainline services with one change. Trains from Geneva Airport require transfer at Aigle. Sion Airport sits 70 minutes southeast but operates limited scheduled services. Free ski buses run between village and Col du Pillon for Glacier 3000 access throughout winter.

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    Les Diablerets Trail Map

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    Terrain split
    50
    runs
    Beginner76%
    Intermediate21%
    Advanced3%
    Expert0%
    87 km of piste
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    Resort Stats
    Elevation
    Base1224m
    Summit2120m
    Annual snowfall
    5.2m
    Season
    2026 - 2027
    28 Nov 2026 - 11 Apr 2027
    Trail coverage
    50 runs
    87 km
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    Explore Les Diablerets's full trail map with 50 runs across the mountain, colour-coded by difficulty and shown alongside the terrain split. Use it to plan a day that matches your ability, find lift-served pockets of your favourite grade, and see how the resort links together. Download the piste map (PDF) ↗

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