Winter 
Begin of tour: Col du Pillon bus stop
End of tour: Col du Pillon bus stop
Access starting point: By bus to the Col du Pillon
Access point of arrival: By bus from the Col du Pillon
Technical requirements: easy
Physical fitness: easy
Total altitude meters: 220 m
Hiking time: 2 h 20 min
Season: December to March
Gastronomy: Col du Pillon, Isenau
Overnight: Les Diablerets
Various: The Diablerets massif
Literature: www.karten-shop.ch
Spectacular views of the Diablerets massif
Les Diablerets
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The village of Les Diablerets is situated at the end of the road that passes over the Col du Pillon. The colossal cliffs and ice of the Diablerets massif loom large over the winter sports resort of the same name – so large as to look almost menacing. Indeed, this very striking massif will be a permanent presence on your hike from the Col du Pillon to Isenau as well. Starting at the pass, the trail leads through a snow-clad fir forest up to Lac Retaud and from there to Isenau. There, hungry hikers will be pleased to find a typical snow-shoe tavern and if the weather if fine, the views from the terrace are superb.
Col du Pillon - Lac Retaud - Isenau - Lac Retaud - Col du Pillon
At the bus stop, set off along the road in the direction of Les Diablerets. After about 100 m, turn right and follow the trail to Isenau. After passing Lac Retaud, you will reach Isenau, the turning point of the tour. For the return journey, simply follow the same route back to the Col du Pillon.
Pictures: tourenguide.ch
At the bus stop, set off along the road in the direction of Les Diablerets. After about 100 m, turn right and follow the trail to Isenau. After passing Lac Retaud, you will reach Isenau, the turning point of the tour. For the return journey, simply follow the same route back to the Col du Pillon.
Pictures: tourenguide.ch
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Contact Information
- Diablerets Tourisme
Rue de la Gare
Case postale 144
1865 Les Diablerets
Tel. +41 (0)24 492 33 58
Fax +41 (0)24 492 23 48
info@diablerets.ch
www.diablerets.ch