Glacier 3000

The managed alpine area combines the Scex Rouge/glacier plateau with the Olden and Reusch side. The operator describes easier glacier runs, a snowpark and demanding descents including Red Run, Combe d’Audon and Black Wall. Its advertised route lengths are marketing references, not a transcribed complete inventory. Nordic loops, freeride itineraries and glacier touring are separate activities and are excluded from this alpine map; nearby Isenau and the wider Alpes Vaudoises resorts are separate places.

The operator’s dated calendar and linked 2026/27 tariff specify 7 November 2026–30 April 2027. Its maintenance notice closes sightseeing and skiing from 19 October through 6 November; the current banner names Scex Rouge, Dôme and Tzanfleuron pistes plus a competition-training area for reopening. The earlier Magic Pass validity date does not override the closure. Unconfirmed: complete first-day lower-piste allocation, snowpark availability, every individual lift and the full return are not established; check the actual day’s report.

The independent map retains managed community geometry with conservative exclusions, including abandoned pistes and backcountry-tagged lines. OSM way segments and passenger sections are not the resort’s piste or lift inventory. Community spelling differences remain visible, and generic difficulty tags are grey without verified local colours. No current operator-artwork comparison, exact inventory count or present snow/grooming condition is claimed.

The practical approach is Col du Pillon–Cabane–Scex Rouge, followed by the glacier chair and separate ski surface lifts as appropriate. The Oldenegg–Cabane and Oldenalp–Oldenegg chairs form another side of the managed network. The OSM Reusch–Oldenegg cableway is explicitly named out of service, so it is omitted rather than offered as an active return. Unidentified surface lifts, a Reusch chair and goods transport are also omitted. Community geometry never overrides the day’s signs or staff instructions.

The published ski-resort window is 09:00–16:00, subject to weather. Cable cars start at 09:00 with departures every 20 minutes and last ascent at 16:00. Ice Express is separately listed 09:15–16:00. These are different services: a sightseeing chair schedule does not establish the hours of every ski lift. Conflicting sources: the hours page lists cable cars until 16:30, while the FAQ lists the last winter descent at 16:20.

Unconfirmed: the actual individual ski-lift last boarding, final open piste and complete safe return through all connections are not established. Confirm them before going up and again before descending towards Olden/Reusch. Finishing away from Col du Pillon may require a separate road/bus transfer. Do not rely on an old map alignment, an out-of-service cableway or a closed lower piste to solve a missed return.

Gstaad 3000 AG lists its base at Route du Pillon 253, Col du Pillon, 1865 Les Diablerets. The operator describes rail approaches through Aigle to Les Diablerets or through Zweisimmen to Gstaad, followed by the post bus to Col du Pillon, Glacier 3000. It also describes a Glacier 3000 Express connection from Gstaad. Check a dated railway/bus itinerary for the actual day; these descriptions are not a reserved connection or a guarantee of service after the last descent.

Paid flat-rate parking is listed at Col du Pillon and Reusch and must be paid at the beginning of the stay. The terms warn that closures do not entitle a parking refund. Unconfirmed: the current amount, space, overnight permission, road condition, final bus and exact transfer between a Reusch finish and the Col du Pillon base are not established. Plan the exit before choosing a lower run; a parking location is not evidence that its associated ski lift operates.

The FAQ says the main Pillon–Cabane–Scex Rouge cableway and summit building have reduced-mobility access and elevators, while the Peak Walk requires many steps. This establishes a limited visitor-access description. Unconfirmed: an individual adaptive skiing route, suitable glacier-chair boarding, equipment handling and assisted evacuation are not established. Agree the complete journey and return directly with the operator before travel.

The operator-linked tariff explicitly covers 7 November 2026–30 April 2027. Its Glacier 3000 one-day row lists CHF 84 adult, CHF 78 youth/senior and CHF 54 child, with group categories separately shown. The ski page includes the cableway round trip and ski-area lifts/pistes in ski-ticket scope; it also lists visitor activities. The shop says a ski pass loads onto a compatible keycard or SwissPass and charges CHF 5 for a new keycard. A lesson and equipment rental are separate purchases.

Conflicting sources: the dated 2026/27 tariff gives youth birth years 2003–2010 and children 2011–2020, while the ticket webpage retains 2002–2009 and 2010–2019 and different adult/senior cutoffs. The pedestrian page also lists CHF 95 adult/48 child, whereas the FAQ retains CHF 89/45. These are distinct ski and sightseeing products, and the retained differences must be resolved with the operator or actual checkout; no universal discount or final fare is inferred.

The general terms distinguish Glacier 3000 tickets from Magic Pass and other area passes, and restrict ticket validity to published operating hours. They state that weather, interrupted operation or closed slopes do not create an automatic refund entitlement, and rescue costs may be charged. Unconfirmed: your final date-specific quote, applicable age/discount, multi-area use and purchase-specific cancellation terms are not established here. Read the actual selected product before payment; a sale or pass-validity date does not prove open skiing.

The operator places the area in high-alpine surroundings and requires users to follow marked piste edges. Its terms say alternative routes are unsecured and unmarked, warn of avalanches and cornices, prohibit dogs on pistes and prohibit slope use after operating hours. Stay on signed open managed runs and follow barriers, patrol and transport staff. Freeride routes, Nordic loops, touring and off-hours uphill access are outside this guide; the independent map gives no permission for them.

The FAQ warns of rapidly changing high-mountain weather and wind closures. Prepare clothing and eye/skin protection for the actual forecast and confirm that all outward and return links remain usable. Its visitor restrictions exclude babies under 15 months and advise against pregnancy visits because of rapid ascent; those are operator visitor rules, not individual medical clearance. Discuss personal needs with an appropriate professional and the operator before planning a high-altitude journey.

For an emergency in Switzerland, Rega publishes 1414; give your precise marked location and follow the dispatcher’s instructions. The operator’s +41 24 492 33 77 is its general contact, not a verified direct patrol emergency line. Unconfirmed: day-specific patrol deployment, a direct piste-rescue number, response time, rescue cost and an individual assisted evacuation are not established. The operator terms warn that rescue and third-party services can incur charges; arrange appropriate cover and assistance before ascending.

Swiss Ski School Les Diablerets advertises private glacier ski lessons, recommends advance booking and says the ski pass is bought separately. It states that there is no equipment rental at Glacier 3000 and that equipment should be obtained in Les Diablerets. Its contact is +41 79 860 22 57. Unconfirmed: a particular 2026/27 lesson, instructor, meeting time, rental stock, fitting slot, adaptive arrangement and equipment-return deadline are not established; arrange these before travelling to Col du Pillon.

The operator’s restaurant directory distinguishes Le 3, Botta and Carnotzet at Scex Rouge from Col du Pillon dining. It lists different hours/days, while current summit entries are closed during maintenance. Refuge L’Espace is separately listed from February 2027. A restaurant’s general hours do not extend ski transport, make a glacier walk suitable or guarantee a table. Confirm the actual day’s service and complete lift return before booking a mountain meal.

Gstaad 3000 AG publishes info@glacier3000.ch and +41 24 492 33 77 at the Col du Pillon address. Use that verified general contact for journey and product questions; specific rescue arrangements remain separate. Historical: the genuine photograph shows Glacier 3000 near Scex Rouge on 16 May 2019. Its older snow, glacier and infrastructure do not establish current conditions, a current ski route or accessible transfer. Creator, source and CC BY-SA 2.0 credit remain visible.