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Villars
SWITZERLAND
Welcome to the winter travel guide and information fact sheet for the alpine resort of Villars in Switzerland. If you would like to view the summer season resort information please click on the "summer guide" tab displayed below the resort image.
Resort information
Displayed here are all the facts and figures relating to Villars in winter. The toolbar on the right of the page will also provide you with useful additional information to help you decide on this resort's suitability to your holiday plans.
Resort facts
- Resort height:
- Ski Range:
- Number of lifts:
- KMs of piste:
- Glacier:
- Beginners:
- Intermediate:
- Advanced:
- 1300 m
- 1115-2120 m
- 36
- 100 km
Travel information
- Airport (option 1):
- Airport (option 2):
- Airport (option 3):
- Nearest Railway station:
- Distance from Calais:
- Geneva (1h 30m)
- Basel (2h)
- Zurich (3h 30m)
- Villars (0 miles)
- 645 miles (approx)
Good points
- Relaxed informal resort centre
- Good for families
- Good intermediate slopes linked to Les Diablerets
Not so good
- Unreliable snow record
- Upper slopes can become crowded
- Bus ride to the main gondola.
Description
Villars is a traditional year round resort, with the additional bonus of a Glacier. Located at the heart of the Vaudoise Alps and with spectacular views of Mont Blanc and jagged peaks of the fDents du Midi. The resort centre is charming and scenic with a good selection of shops, cafes and restaurants. Advertised as a particularly good choice for families, with gentle village nursery slopes and reputable child care. The skiing covers 36kms of piste with wide open slopes.
