Summer:
Villars’ 300km of pedestrian paths are an invitation to go for a walk or a hike through the pine woods and wild flower meadows to lakes and small alpine villages. You can also practise many different sports such as golf, tennis, swimming, rock-climbing, horse riding, mountain biking or paragliding.
Ski:
75 ski lifts connect 220km of slopes and a chairlift connection to the neighbouring resort of ‘Les Diablerets’ enables year-round skiing on the glacier at 3,000m. Sledging, ice-skating, Nordic skiing and snowshoe walking provide skiers and non-skiers with endless possibilities. Two respected ski schools provide expert tuition and children under 9 benefit from free ski passes. For those who like to ski in a different resort everyday, Verbier is 40 mins away, Chamonix 1hr 15mins, Les Portes du Soleil (Champery, Avoriaz & Morzine) 40 mins and Gstaad 1hr. Crans Montana, Saas Fee and Zermatt are further afield but all skiable on a days excursion.
Golf:
Villars is blessed with a world-class 18-hole golf course located in an amazing mountain location at 5300 ft (1600 m). The golf course and its superb restaurant are perched on a south-facing plateau where you can play around, enjoy drinks or a meal amid some of the most stunning views of the Alps and Mont-Blanc. For those wishing to learn how to play, individual lessons or week-long group programmes for all levels can be arranged with PGA certified professionals in this most relaxed, unique and beautiful setting. The Club is open from mid-May to October and can be accessed by the funicular railway from Villars station or by road.
