If you are searching for the best family hotel in Les Diablerets then we have found it for you.
This hotel has plenty of amenities which will make your stay comfortable and memorable.
Welcome to The Glacier Hotel, Les Diablerets. (old name Hotel Eurotel Victoria) Perfectly situated and offering a wide range of different outdoor activities for both young and old.
In this blog post you will find what kind of outdoor activities are possible around The Glacier Hotel during a winter stay. Also what you can expect of the hotel service and what we loved during our stay.
Our stay at the Glacier Hotel in Les Diablerets was during the month of February, so plenty of winter activities to discover.
If you visit Les Diablerets during a summer vacation check out our 4 Day Itinerary – Alpes Vaudoises
About The Glacier Hotel, Les Diablerets
The hotel proudly carries a 4 Star Superior certificate and rightly so.
Walking through the two large automatic entry doors of the hotel brings you straight into the lobby, where a warm welcome awaits.
Check-in was quick and easy, and the kids each received a Chocolate Voucher. Each time they presented the voucher to the receptionists, they received a chocolate. Cute idea and a great way to make them feel special.
The comfortable chairs in the lobby or at the bar provide a great place to have a coffee, or a pre/post dinner drink.
To get a more virtual feel of the hotel and its surroundings – check out Instagram stories under “Les Diablerets”
The Rooms
The Eurotel Victoria Les Diablerets offers 101 rooms, junior suites and apartments. So, for sure you will find the perfect room for you and the family.
Some of the rooms are newly renovated and most of them have a balcony facing the Glacier 3000. It is also on this side of the hotel where you can soak in the sun over lunchtime.
We had a family suite with two rooms, one of which was the kid’s bedroom. The main room also had a comfortable seating lounge and a table with chairs. It was a very large room with lots of storage space which was perfect with all the ski clothing.
Another point we loved was the large sunny balcony and the uninterrupted views. Especially nice during the evening hours when the mountain tops turn golden and the blue hours set in.
Just magical.
Wellness & Pool
Nothing better than a hotel with a pool. A bit of a splash before dinner is always a great activity and helps make the kids hungry.
The 12m x 8m pool is heated to 26 degrees. I admit it is not the warmest pool but the kids managed to have fun for quite a long time, whilst we, the parents swam a few lengths.
Around the pool is some great fitness equipment should you feel the need to exercise even more.
Our suggestion would be to plan a pool and fitness visit during the morning, as you might get the place all to yourselves.
In the lower part, you will find a cosy wellness area consisting of a small sauna and a samarium (not as hot as the sauna), a relaxation area and even a massage room.
If you wish to have a treatment you need to pre book this with the hotel receptionist.
Special offers & packages
Check out the Official Hotel Website. Depending on the season you are visiting they may have a special offer running which is always a nice surprise when booking a family stay.
Dining at the Hotel
The meals are all served in the large dining area. Breakfast service is buffet style with a large choice of regional products. Lunch and evening meals are served to your table.
The kid’s menu has plenty of choices and should there really be nothing on the list that suits, maybe the adults 3 course menu has something on it that brings more joy.
As this is quite a large hotel, it can get quite busy during meal times.
More Hotel Facilities
I saw that the hotel also has a large congress centre and welcomes conferences and events on a regular basis.
Even the International Alpine Film Festival, which has taken place in Les Diablerets for 40 years is hosted at the hotel.
If you are planning a large family gathering, this would be the perfect place to organise such an event.
The hotel also has a supervised children’s play room. And during holiday times and weekends the kids can enjoy themselves there from 7pm to 9pm.
Les Diablerets – Le Village
This typically Swiss Alpine village surrounded by high snowy mountains, is the idyllic place for adventurous mountain holidays.
Whether you are hitting the slopes on skis or snowboard, have fun sliding down the 7.2km long toboggan run, or admiring the nature on one of the many snowshoe walks, Les Diablerets offers an activity for everyone.
The village Les Diablerets is situated at the border of the Vaud Alpes and the Bernese Alps.
It is charming, laid back and still has a very natural Swiss feel to it.
Local restaurants offer dishes typically from the region including the finest wines from the nearby Lavaux Vine terraces and other Swiss wine producers.
The main characteristics and what Les Diablerets is very well known for is its amazing outdoor activity palette.
Having the spectacular Glacier 3000 on its doorstep, Les Diablerets is on many Swiss Itineraries. Whether you are just passing by on a day visit, or whether you are planning on staying a few days, we can guarantee you that you will fall in love with Les Diablerets. Just like we did.
Only a stone throw away is the world famous village Gstaad. You may also like to include a visit to Gstaad with the family- Summer edition.
How to get to Les Diablerets
By car: From the South, you need to make your way on the motorway to Aigle in Canton Vaud. From here you take the Route du Pillon up the mountain all the way until you have reached Les Diablerets.
Col de la Croix is closed during the winter months.
If you travelling from the North/Bern side you will arrive via the famous village of Gstaad. Follow along the Route du Pillon, pass by the cable car station for Glacier 3000 and head down to Les Diablerets and you will find The Glacier Hotel
By railway & bus: If you are travelling on the efficient Swiss railway and are arriving from the south you will need to get to Aigle. From there, hop on a private train that brings you all the way to Les Diablerets. The train from Aigle runs every hour on the XX:29.
If you arrive from the north via Gstaad you need to take the bus to Les Diablerets. It runs every hour on the XX.37 until late afternoon. To be sure you get the right connection check with the SBB time table
Nearest Airport: Geneva-Cointrin Airport is probably the most convenient airport. But Zürich and Basel also has connections to Les Diablerets.
What to do in Les Diablerets
There are plenty of great outdoor activities to discover in Les Diablerets and they are all in close proximity to The Glacier Hotel.
Ski & Snowboard Les Diablerets
Only a stones throw from the hotel you find the snow garden and ski lift to access the pistes of Meilleret. It is also interconnected with the resorts of Villars and Gryon. The whole ski domain is within the heart of the Alps Vaudoises and offers more than 130 km of slopes.
You can find more information on our guide to the Ski domain of Villars/Gryon – Les Diablerets
Sledging in Les Diablerets
At the top of the gondola Meilleret starts the 7.2km long sledge run (toboggan). The run zigzags down the slopes of the Col de la Croix to Les Diablerets village. All along the run you can experience breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, including Glacier 3000.
If you need some more thrills, Les Diablerets offers night-sledging on certain days. First you can enjoy a fondue at the Mazot at the top of the gondola and then glide down through the night with your headlamp or if in luck, by the moonlight.
If this is of interest, check with Les Diablerets tourism directly for the dates.
Toboggans can be rented at the lift station in Les Diablerets. Chf 14.- for a single sledge and Chf 20.- for a double. You also need a ticket for the cable car with is Chf 14.- for one run. Check also for a day pass or multiple run pass.
Cross country skiing and winter walks
In front of the hotel on the open space, lie several cross-country tracks. The tracks are from 2.5km all the way to 10km long and offer the choice of classic or free style.
At the same place and leading further afield one finds many kilometres of winter walks. Some are groomed and ideal for families.
Ice-skating hall
At the sports centre which is also next to the Glacier Hotel, Les Diablerets, a covered ice rink invites you to practice your pirouettes or for a game of hockey. You can rent the skates, puck and hockey stick right there.
Visit Glacier 3000
One of the main activities when which you cannot miss when in Les Diablerets is to visit Glacier 3000.
Whether you are going to ski or board at the top, or simply enjoy the most amazing views, a trip up to Glacier 3000 is a highlight of the Alpes Vaudoises.
You can take the public bus (10min) from Les Diablerets up to Col de Pillon. From there the scenic cable car station of Glacier 3000 awaits.
The 20-minute ride up to 3000-metre altitude will take your breath away and the journey itself is an adventure in its own right.
At the top at Scex Rouge, make your way to the Tissot peak to peak suspension bridge. The world’s first bridge connecting two mountain peaks.
The views are out of this world. Probably one of the best viewpoints in Switzerland so head up and see for yourself.
Up at Glacier 3000 you also have the chance to walk on the Glacier and a dedicated 3km winter walk will guide you to the Quille du Diable. A beautiful glacier hike from where you can see the Matterhorn in Zermatt, Mont Blanc and thousands of other mountain peaks.
By the Quille du Diable or also called la tour de St. Martin – is a Refuge and restaurant, ideal to enjoy the view down into the Valais and beyond.
What we loved – Conclusion
Our stay at The Glacier Hotel in Les Diablerets was superb. I have to confess it was not the first time we have stayed here.
Our last visit was during a 4 Day Alpes Vaudoises itinerary during the summer months, and we already loved it then.
The best thing for dad, and especially appreciated during our winter stay was not to touch the car for the entire stay. No snowy skis in and out of the car. Everything can be done on foot or with the local bus.
Apart from all the outdoor activities, the kids also loved the pool, the chocolate pass and the delicious dinners. It is not many times that dinner is part of their “what was best” list.
We loved the very comfortable beds, but most of all, the friendly service and uncomplicated approach to pretty much everything.
More activities in the Canton Vaud
- 10 things to do in Montreux Riviera – (in Spring)
- Hiking along the famous Wine Teracces de Lavaux
- Spring hiking between the Narcissus Flowers- Les Pleiades
- Ormont-Dessous, Les Mosses – A family Hike to Lac Lioson – Lioson Lake
- Villars-Grion – Les Diableret-The Perfect Family Winter Resort
- Château-d’Oex, A family Weekend with Activities
I hope that the information provided here will prove itself useful when booking a family stay at the Eurotel Victoria Les Diablerets Hotel.
If I have left anything out, please ask your questions in the comments below and share your experience. So that other readers can join in the conversation and benefit from your queries and stories as well.
Note: This trip was in cooperation with the Eurotel Victoria Les Diablerets, thank you again! However you can always be assured that the recommendations are our honest tips and reviews as always.
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