The slopes

  • Extent 3 out of 5
  • Fast lifts 2 out of 5
  • Snow 2 out of 5
  • Queues 3 out of 5
  • Terrain p'ks 3 out of 5
  • Expert 2 out of 5
  • Intermediate 3 out of 5
  • Beginner 4 out of 5
  • Boarder 3 out of 5
  • X-country 3 out of 5
  • Restaurants 3 out of 5
  • Schools 3 out of 5
  • Families 3 out of 5

The resort

  • Resort charm 3 out of 5
  • Convenience 2 out of 5
  • Scenery 3 out of 5
  • Eating out 3 out of 5
  • Apres ski 3 out of 5
  • Off-slope 4 out of 5

Key facts covers:

  • Villars, Gryon and Les Diablerets (excludes Glacier 3000)

Key facts

Resort1300 m
Slopes1115-2120 m
Lifts34
Pistes100 km
Price index135

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Villars

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The upside

  • Pleasant, traditional resort with a life outside skiing
  • Fairly extensive intermediate slopes
  • Distant access to glacier slopes beyond Les Diablerets
  • Mountain railway is one way into the heart of the slopes

The downside

  • Sunny slopes and modest altitudes mean snow quality can suffer, though snowmaking has recently been massively increased
  • Short runs on the upper slopes; verticals of around 200m–300m
  • Little to amuse experts on-piste
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    Summary

    Villars is popular with second-home owners because of its closeness to Geneva airport (a short drive down the hill puts you on the motorway for the airport). But its low altitude and the consequent risk of poor snow quality will put many keen skiers off booking far in advance. For a varied family holiday though, it has its attractions – not least the mountain railway.

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    The slopes

    • Extent 3 out of 5
    • Fast lifts 2 out of 5
    • Snow 2 out of 5
    • Queues 3 out of 5
    • Terrain p'ks 3 out of 5
    • Expert 2 out of 5
    • Intermediate 3 out of 5
    • Beginner 4 out of 5
    • Boarder 3 out of 5
    • X-country 3 out of 5
    • Restaurants 3 out of 5
    • Schools 3 out of 5
    • Families 3 out of 5

    The resort

    • Resort charm 3 out of 5
    • Convenience 2 out of 5
    • Scenery 3 out of 5
    • Eating out 3 out of 5
    • Apres ski 3 out of 5
    • Off-slope 4 out of 5

    Key facts covers:

    • Villars, Gryon and Les Diablerets (excludes Glacier 3000)

    Key facts

    Resort1300 m
    Slopes1115-2120 m
    Lifts34
    Pistes100 km
    Price index135

    Linked resorts