Villars Ski Holidays
A ski holiday to Villars offers you a well-established, charming and scenic resort
at the heart of the Vaudoise Alps. Providing a refreshing alternative to the more
famous Swiss ski resorts, Villars has a compact commercial centre with modern facilities
located either side of a mile-long main road. The convenient mountain railway station is
centrally placed and provides easy access up the mountain from most of the accommodation.
This picturesque, traditional village encompassing the hamlets of Chesieres and Arveyes faces
a stunning panoramic view from Lake Geneva to Mont Blanc. The ski area (the largest of the
Vaudoise Alps) encompasses 220km of prepared pistes and includes the interconnecting resorts
of Gryon and Les Diablerets. The heart of Villars village offers a wide array of traditional
Swiss cafes and restaurants as well as local attractions.
The resort has been awarded the Swiss Tourist Federation’s seal ‘Families Welcome’ making a ski
holiday to Villars perfect for families with children as well as for non-skiers. Boasting a
highly recommended ski school and a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, a ski holiday to Villars
is suited for beginner and intermediate skiers. Snowboarders in Villars are also well catered for
with snow parks at Betraye, Les Chaux, Isenau and Les Diablerets. The wide, well kept pistes offer
ample opportunity for boarders and carvers to hone their skills.
A ski holiday to Villars offers plenty of fun for after the slopes close. Après ski includes
Charlie’s bar, Central café and El Gringo disco, not to mention more traditional nights out such
as fondue parties at Betraye. There are also a good selection of restaurants for all tastes,
ranging from small pizzerias to top quality restaurants, as well as bistros offering price
value menus and tasty regional dishes.
Villars Ski Resort Information
| Nearest Airport |
Geneva (120 km) |
| Resort Altitude |
1300m |
| Highest Lift |
2971m |
| Km of Piste |
220km |
| Total Runs |
117 |
| Advanced Runs |
12 |
| Intermediate Runs |
52 |
| Beginner Runs |
53 |
| Snowparks |
Located at Betraye, Les Chaux, Isenau and Les Diablerets |