Villars Ski Holidays

The skiing in Villars is mostly of intermediate level, with plenty of variety and lots of spectacular panoramic views. A two-way chairlift at Chaux des Conches links Villars ski resort with its neighbour Les Diablerets, providing access to the snow-sure Glacier 3000 ski area which is served by a cable car running up from the Col du Pillon. On the Glacier there are some cruising blue runs and the exceptional red Combe d’Audon, which has cliffs rising on both sides with a thrilling 1,000m vertical descent.

With many ski schools and instructors to choose between, there really is something for everybody.

We’ve partnered with New Generation and Oxygène and highly recommend their services. All of our partners offer fantastic lessons for all skiing ability levels.

Book your ski lessons with our recommended suppliers. If you’re traveling during a peak week be sure to book these well in advance.

Villars ski resort has a fabulous selection of unique mountain restaurants. Gourmet skiers will be impressed by the hard-to-find but beautifully situated restaurant at the Lac des Chavonnes, serving a wonderful croute aux champignons. On the glacier itself is the Col de Soud; a beautiful old chalet that serves good rustic food and has spectacular views. Down in the town, there are over 50 establishments to suit all tastes and pockets, ranging from chargrilled meats at Hotel du Golf to raclette at Vieux-Villars.

The busy and well-defined town of Villars makes for an excellent destination for non-skiers. Alternative winter sports activities on offer include paragliding, ice skating, curling, dog sledding and rock climbing. For a more relaxing day off the mountain, head to the Lavey-Les-Bains thermal spa, which is fed by the hottest spring in Switzerland and offers stunning mountain views. It is also possible to take the train to the neighbouring beautiful towns of Montreux or Lausanne for a day excursion.