Diablorama · Alpes vaudoises et Saanenland

Les Diablerets & the Vaud Alps

Educational trails & discovery walks

Learn as you walk, between nature and heritage.

Educational trails & discovery walks

Chablais · 12.5 km · approx. 5 hr including information panels · easy

The Salt Trail · Salins to Le Bévieux

Follow the story of white gold and discover salt-making history between Salins above Ollon and Le Bévieux in Bex. The route crosses forests, meadows and villages along a former wooden pipeline that carried brine. Information panels include games and explanations for children. From Plambuit station, follow the blue arrows towards Salins and Le Bévieux: climb 190 m to Salins, then descend 510 m to the finish. Plan your return using the BVB train and Swiss Federal Railways. A detour leads to the Bloc Monstre.

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Local heritage · 800 m · approx. 1 hr

The Diablerets Bitter trail

Discover the story of Diablerets Bitter through twelve information panels. From the tourist office, head to Domaine des Sources, where the educational trail begins, then follow the Grande Eau towards Le Droutzay. The official listing describes it as a winter walk; check conditions and panel availability with the tourist office.

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Educational trail · the 2021 avalanche

Le Droutzay · forest & avalanches

In the Droutzay and Creux de Champ area, this trail explains the impact of the avalanche of 28 January 2021, the work of foresters and the return of vegetation. Opened in 2025, it shows how a forest regenerates after such an event. Ask the tourist office for the starting point and current access conditions.

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Educational trail · approx. 2 km · 30 min

Vers-l’Église · valley architecture

A heritage loop through Vers-l’Église, Les Planches, La Murée and Les Jeans, exploring historic buildings and Ormonts architecture.

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Nature trail · 4.5 km · 1 hr 45 min

Col du Pillon to Isenau

Between Col du Pillon and Isenau, via Le Rard and Lake Retaud, ten interactive stations introduce mountain wildlife and plants.

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History trail · 13.9 km · 3 hr 55 min

The avalanche trail

From Les Mosses to Les Diablerets station via Oudiou, a walk through sites of historic avalanches. The Musée des Ormonts offers an accompanying booklet.

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Detective trail · 4.6 km · 1 hr 30 min

The Les Diablerets Cluedo trail

A playful family walk with a mystery to solve. Collect the booklet at the tourist office, then find the stations along the route.

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Botanical hike · 12.25 km · 3 hr 45 min

Botanical trail · Bretaye–Les Diablerets

Starting in Bretaye, discover alpine flowers via Col d’Encrène and Col de la Croix before reaching Les Diablerets.

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