Villars resort guide

How big is Villars?

Villars has 125 pistes served by 40 lifts — 14th for pistes of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland. On lifts it ranks 10th of the 34.

How high is Villars?

The lifts run from 1300m at the base to 2200m at the top, a vertical of 900m. Of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland, that is the 28th highest, with the 29th biggest vertical.

Is Villars good for beginners or experts?

The pistes at Villars split 40% beginner, 40% intermediate and 20% advanced, against an average of 30% beginner and 29% advanced across the resorts we track in Switzerland.

On those numbers it suits beginners.

When is the ski season at Villars?

Over the last ten winters Villars has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around 25 November to 11 May, about 169 days.

January is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 108cm, 84cm of new snow and 4.1 bluebird days.

What is the nearest airport to Villars?

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Geneva (GVA), 74km away in a straight line. Bern (BRN) is 76km, Annecy Meythet (NCY), France is 85km. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.

How much is a lift pass at Villars?

A 6-day adult Villars-Gryon-Les Diablerets costs CHF 295 for 2026/27, or CHF 49 a day. For value it ranks 15th of the 34 resorts we price in Switzerland.