Glacier 3000 and Gstaad in September
A couple is planning a trip to Glacier 3000 during their 15-day Swiss Travel Pass journey in September. They have already visited several other mountain attractions and are unsure if Glacier 3000 will be different enough to justify the time and effort it takes to get there, especially since they only have two nights in Montreux and are limited on time.
- Visit Glacier 3000 if you have the time; it's a great addition if you're already going to Gstaad.
- Most visitors spend about 1 to 2 hours at the top, so 4 hours should be enough for a visit.
- Be aware that September typically has less snow, which may affect the views compared to what you've seen in winter photos.
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My wife & I have a lingering question… Will Glacier 3000 be worth our time & effort to get there? We’ve seen the pictures, videos & reviews, so we know it will be breathtaking. We will be on a 15-Day Swiss Travel Pass in September and Our Hesitation Involves Two Things:
1. Prior to going to Glacier 3000, we plan to have already visited Mount Pilatus in Lucerne, the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise in Zermatt, and also Jungfraujoch & First (during our 5 days in Lauterbrunnen). Will it be more of similar things we’ve already seen?
2. We only have two nights in Montreux and a visit to Glacier 3000 would have to be “squeezed” into our train travel between Lauterbrunnen (8:30) & Montreux (19:13). a) which involves a 2hr-20min trip to Gstaad (w/ 2 changes) and a 34 minute bus ride to Col-du-Pillon. Return to Gstaad (by bus) and then a 1hr-36min train to Montreux. b) Will 4 hours be plenty of time at Glacier 3000?
We would appreciate any feedback from those who have visited Glacier 3000 and/or have knowledge of it or the journey. Thank You.
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Hi Art2164,
If you have have the time, Glacier 3000 is definitely worth a visit.
Have a look at this thread:
http://www.myswissalps.com/forum/topic/day-trip-to-glacier-3000-near-gstaad
Most visitors sepnd about 1 to 2 hours at the top and combine their visit with a side trip to Gstaad. So if visiting Gstaad anyway, Glacier 3000 is a great addition.
For more information, see the links below:
- Glacier 3000: http://www.myswissalps.com/glacier3000
- Gstaad: http://www.myswissalps.com/gstaad
Regards,
Anna
Hi Art –
I have not been there.
Your question in #1 is pertinent. How many mountains do you want to see?
there are other options…
http://www.myswissalps.com/southwestswitzerland
Slowpoke
Thank you Anna
Thanks slowpoke
Hi Art,
If you intend to experience walking the suspension bridge connecting 2 peaks, then good to go. However, not much snow in September, hence scenery would be different from those beautiful snowy Google images.
May
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