It is said that during bad storms the demons play skittles on the
glacier plateau, throwing rocks at the 40 meter high rock tower,
missing it most of the time. No wonder that people were scared on the
other side - Alp Derborence, 1,500 m further down, is known for its rock
falls.
However, sunshine turns the "Glacier 3000-" (at almost 3,000 m) from a
playground for demons to a heavenly experience, even for the less
surefooted. Flat and without dangerous crevasses, the permanent snow
stretches out to the horizon. You don't feel like walking? Then take a
ride on the snowbus or on a sleigh pulled by dogs. Experienced hikers
can make their way to the Prarochet Hut and taste Edmée's fine
blackcurrant wine and cakes - the best around! Continue on your way to
the source of the Saane and pass Lake Sanetsch before reaching the
cable car station for the return trip to Gsteig.
Skittles in the snow
Les Diablerets
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The glacier plateau of Les Diablerets is wonderful for a summer stroll
- demons only play skittles here when the weather is really bad.
Where to go
- Les Diablerets: Via ferrata
- Arnensee: Idyllic lake with guesthouse
Where to stay
- Col du Sanetsch: Cabane de Prarochet
- Les Diablerets: Hôtel les Sources SA
- Gsteig/Sanetsch: Auberge Relais du Barrage du Sanetsch
- Vers l'Église: Auberge de l'Ours
- Les Diablerets: Eurotel Victoria
- Typical Swiss Hotels
Where to eat
- Glacier 3000: Restaurant Botta - La Fourche
- Col du Pillon: Restaurant Lac Retaud
- Les Diablerets: Restaurant Les Mazots
- Gsteig b. Gstaad: Hotel Bären
