VILLARS, SWITZERLAND
Ski holidays in Villars, Switzerland
Villars enjoys a sunny, south-facing position in the Vaud Alps, taking in fantastic views of the Mont Blanc massif and the Dents du Midi and is easily reached in 90 minutes by train from Geneva. With a reputation for some of the best fine-dining both in resort and on the mountains, this is the perfect choice for those who are as interested in eating as they are in skiing.
Resort Statistics
Level | Rating | Runs |
---|---|---|
Beginners | 53 | |
Intermediates | 52 | |
Advanced | 12 | |
Snowboarders | ||
Total Runs | 117 |
- Families
Resort Altitude | 1300m |
Highest Lift | 2971m |
Total Piste | 215km |
Directions of Slopes | All |
Snow Parks | 1 |
Skiing in Villars
With 125km of pistes and three snowparks, there is a good mix catering for all abilities, from the nursery slopes on the edge of the town to the off piste opportunities for Experts. Intermediates are perhaps the best catered for with a good selection of reds taking in amazing views, while cross-country skiers have 44kmof trails and walkers 30 km of trails.
Snow conditions in Villars
There is plenty of natural snowfall in Villars ski area and with snow making facilities adding to the fresh snow increasing the skiing terrain during the winter season for guaranteed skiing and snowboarding.
Apres-ski, restaurants and other activities in Villars
The friendly, compact resort is centred around a main street lined with shops, bars and restaurants. An indoor pool and ice rink can be found at the sports centre while there is a bowling alley on Rue du Village. Whilst the nightlife is not the liveliest to be found in the mountains, there are enough bars and a couple of nightclubs for those wanting to stay up late.
Other activities include:
- Culture
- Excursions
- Mountain Guides
- Paragliding
- Ski schools
- Spa and wellness
- Swimming pool
- Winter Hiking
- Sledging
- Ice-skating
- Bowling
- Sports centre
- Aquapark
Transfer time in Villars
Geneva (GVA) is the nearest international airport to resort at 121 km away which is around a 90 minutes drive or bus transfer.
Ski Hire in Villars
There are normally a number of shops where you can pick up your pre-booked ski or snowboard equipment from. Which shop you go to will depend on where you are staying in Villars. Here is a guide to ski or snowboard hire in Villars:
Ski Hire Type | Adult 6 days | Child 6 days |
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Bronze - Skis and Boots or Snowboard and Boots | £80 | |
Silver - Skis and Boots or Snowboard and Boots | £159 | £111 |
Gold - Skis and Boots or Snowboard and Boots | £196 | |
Platinum - Skis and Boots or Snowboard and Boots | £229 |
You can book your ski hire for your trip to Villars here
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