Browsing entries tagged with Villars

16 Feb 2017

Eat a cheese fondue in the sky

Eat a cheese fondue in the sky

On the last Saturday of February, the Swiss ski resort of Villars will offer guests the chance to eat a fondue in one of its gondolas. The “Fondue in the Sky” event, on Saturday 25 February, will take…

10 Sep 2016

New fast lifts for top Swiss resorts

New fast lifts for top Swiss resorts

We’ve already reported on ancient gondolas being replaced in the Swiss ski resorts of Zermatt and Saas Fee and a hi-tech new chairlift in Klosters. Here is news of three more much-needed new chairlifts…

24 Nov 2011

New adaptive programme from Crystal

New adaptive programme from Crystal

A new programme from Crystal Holidays aims to help disabled skiers enjoy a good winter holiday. The Crystal Ski Adaptive programme has been launched for the 2012 winter season, and includes five resorts…

8 Nov 2011

New lift and more for Villars

New lift and more for Villars

Family-friendly Villars will have a new chairlift this winter, along with improved beginner areas up the mountain and a chance for adults to save on their lift passes. A six-pack will replace the slow…

3 Nov 2009

Family special near Geneva

Family special near Geneva

Looking for an early family ski outing, that won’t cost a fortune? We reported in September that Villars in Switzerland is to start the new winter season with a special family weekend, including free…

25 Sep 2009

Kids go free in Villars

Kids go free in Villars

Villars-Gryon is to open the season with a family weekend special, which should save you heaps if you’re tempted to whisk the kids off to the snow before Christmas. In addition to the usual free ski…

3 Nov 2008

New five-star hotel in Villars

The Swiss resort of Villars will open its first ski-in ski-out luxury hotel this winter.The new five-star Chalet RoyAlp Hotel and Spa opens in the resort on 01 December and features 63 luxury double rooms…

10 Oct 2006

Villars gondola upgraded

Visitors to Villars, Switzerland, will benefit from faster access to the slopes when the newly-upgraded gondola opens this winter.The Roc d’ Orsay gondola has always provided the main alternative…

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