Tissot Peak Walk, Glacier 3000

I have never been a thrill seeker, but I am completely drawn to Switzerland’s many mountain adventures and excursions.  Maybe I trust the “Swiss Made” persona, or perhaps I am getting older, and I am gradually letting go of fears and inhibitions.  Either way, the Tissot Peak Walk was something I wanted to do for months.

I took the one-and-a-half-hour drive to Les Diablerets, Switzerland, a mountain village in the heart of the Vaud Alps.   On this beautiful, clear early morning, I was met with a stunning sunrise and a lovely view of the descending moon over the Alps.  (I had to stop so many times to take pictures that it took much longer than expected to get to the Glacier 3000)

Once arriving at the gondola ride, I realized I was probably the only non-skier preparing to go up on this day.  This area is a great ski region.  But on this day, it was all about the peak walk for me.  So up I went.  (I came to find out that only one other brave soul was going up to experience the Peak Walk with me, a remarkable woman from Russia who offered to take some pictures of me on the bridge.)

Once you arrive at the top, there is a restaurant and multiple outside terrace areas where you can sit, relax, and enjoy the views.  I made my way up to the peak walk and was blown away by the views.  The views from the top were simply stunning.  From Matterhorn to Mont Blanc to Jungfrau to Eiger, seeing so many mountain peaks in one spot was breathtaking.

As far as the Peak Walk itself was concerned, it wasn’t bad at all. I never once felt unsafe; then again, there wasn’t any wind this morning!

I recommend this to any thrill seeker, especially skiers. Outside of the short walk from peak to peak, skiing is a reason to visit.

So next year I will bring my skis!!!