Montreux: Glacier 3000 experience Montreux: Glacier 3000 and Cable Car
ID: GYG86177-O-269304
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Discover the Swiss mountains and enjoy: perpetual snow, a wonderful panoramic view, a walk over a glacier, and a visit to a typical village.
Set near Montreux, les Diablerets – meaning the little devils – is an authentic mountain village located at an altitude of 1200 meters above sea level in the heart of the Alpes Vaudoises, at the foot of an imposing mountain with a majestic glacier. Select the option to ride the spectacular cable car to reach Glacier 3000 in 20 minutes, a snowy wonderland for outdoor and adventure enthusiasts where you can see snow all year round.
Enjoy a special ride on a snow bus over the perpetual ice and reach the “Quille du diable”. Enjoy the world's first suspension bridge connecting two peaks. The walkway, which is 108 meters long, is accessible free all year round and allows visitors to discover more than 24 peaks over 4,000 meters. From the top, you can see all the famous peaks as Jungfrau, Matterhorn, Mont Blanc and many more. Spend some times in the fun park where you can take a sled and ride on the snow.
Then on your way back, discover the famous town of Montreux, famous for its jazz festival. This glamorous tourist resort has an exceptional microclimate so you can enjoy Mediterranean plants. Feel the atmosphere of all the great artists who have visited this place such as Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald, BB King, Ray Charles and many more… The emblem of the city is the statue of Freddy Mercury; he says that “If you want Peace of Soul, you should come to Montreux”.
Highlights
- Explore the Swiss countryside
- Embark on an atypic mountain drive through the Alps
- Get a view of the Alps
- Ride a cable car (if option selected)
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Even in summer there is snow and ice at the top of the glacier, so please wear appropriate shoes
• It is recommended that you bring sunglasses
• The cable car ride is dependent on the weather conditions. If the cable car is not running due to bad weather, the cost of this part of the activity will be refunded
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Place de l'Eurovision - Montreux in front of the tourisme office
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
