Skip the base lift and head straight to the 2,800m summit for the real view. Pack a serious windbreaker even in July because the mountain air bites. Arrive before 9am to dodge weekend crowds and those annoying afternoon mechanical closures. The $41 group tour is a total cheat code, bundling lift passes with a legit lake-side trout lunch. Don't waste $132 on a private tour unless you hate people. Give it three hours.
