From Interlaken to Glacier 3000: Private Swiss Riviera Day Tour to Montreux and Vevey
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
10–10.5 hours
Fitness Level
Comfortable walking on uneven, sometimes icy surfaces at high altitude; frequent short walks throughout the day.
Overview
Trade Interlaken’s alpine calm for a high‑glacier crossing and a lakeside ramble on this private day tour. Glacier 3000 delivers year‑round snow and big‑sky views; Montreux, Chillon Castle, and Vevey bring culture and shoreline charm.
From Interlaken to Glacier 3000: Private Swiss Riviera Day Tour to Montreux and Vevey
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Morning light skims across Lake Thun as the car slips out of Interlaken, trading turquoise water for vineyard‑draped slopes and limestone walls. The road threads past Spiez and through the Vaud Alps, where switchbacks tease higher air and the peaks start to gather. By the time you reach Col du Pillon, the mountains feel close enough to lean in. A cable car rises toward Scex Rouge, and the glacier greets you with crunching snow underfoot—no matter the month.
Adventure Photos
Adventure Tips
Dress for rapid weather shifts
Glacier 3000 is windy and much colder than the valley—pack a warm midlayer, shell, and gloves even in summer.
Footwear with grip
Icy, snow‑packed paths make lightweight hiking shoes or winter‑ready sneakers with good traction the safest choice.
Sun protection at altitude
UV intensity is stronger on snow; bring sunglasses with high UV rating and apply SPF 30+ sunscreen.
Know your heights
The Peak Walk is narrow and exposed; those with vertigo can enjoy the viewpoints without crossing the bridge.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Alpine choughs riding the wind at Scex Rouge
- Ibex or marmots on rocky slopes near Les Diablerets (summer)
History
Chillon Castle’s foundations date to the 12th century, guarding the Savoy road; Charlie Chaplin spent his final 25 years in Corsier‑sur‑Vevey, now home to Chaplin’s World.
Conservation
The glacier is shrinking; stay on marked paths to protect fragile alpine surfaces. Pack out all waste and keep a respectful distance from wildlife.
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Adventure Hotspots in Interlaken
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Insulating midlayer and windproof shell
Keeps you warm and protected from summit gusts that can cut through lighter clothing.
Grippy walking shoes or light hikers
Traction matters on snow‑polished paths and metal stairways around the summit.
Sunglasses with Category 3–4 lenses
Glare off snow and lake surfaces is intense in bright months.
summer specific
Warm hat and gloves
Essential for comfort on exposed viewpoints when temperatures sit well below freezing.
winter specific