Tissot Peak Walk, Glacier 3000

I have never been much of a thrill seeker but I must say that I am completely drawn to the many mountain adventures and excursions in Switzerland.  Maybe I trust the “Swiss Made” persona, or maybe 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 half hour drive to Les Diablerets, Switzerland which is a mountain village in the heart of the Vaud Alps.   It just so happened that on this beautiful clear early morning I was met with not only a stunning sunrise but a beautiful 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 to the gondola ride I quickly realized that 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.  (Come to find out there was only one other brave soul going up to experience the Peak Walk with me, a wonderful 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 to sit and relax and take in the views.  I made my way up to the peak walk and was absolutely blown away with the views.  The views from the top were simply stunning.  From Matterhorn, to Mont Blanc, to Jungfrau, to Eiger, it was just breathtaking to see so many mountain peaks in one spot.

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

I recommend this to any thrill seeker, but especially thrill seekers who also ski, because outside of the short walk from peak to peak, skiing is definitely a reason to come visit.

So next year I will bring my skis!!!