Make a self catering chalet or holiday rental in Villars, Switzerland your home away from home

Situated on a high sunny terrace overlooking the Rhone Valley, the exclusive resort of Villars retains an international air with visitors and residents from all over the globe. During the winter the area is buzzing with skiers and of course the après-ski social activities. The scenic area offers beautiful scenery including views of Mont Blanc. During the summer months visitors can explore the mountain lakes of Lac de Chavonnes, Lac de Bretaye and Lac Noir. There are a host of watersports on Lake Geneva and several theme parks in the area.

Things to Do in Villars, Lake Geneva Outdoor Summer Activities

During the summer, the popular activities around Villars are hiking and mountain biking in this scenic area. There are over 300km of signposted footpaths and 150km of cycle trails to enjoy. There are also Nordic walking trails, sports centres with climbing walls and a fixed cable climb near Les Diablerets.

Skiing and Winter Sports

Villars and nearby Gryon are well known for their winter skiing which has a total of 77 lifts and 220km of ski slopes. There are also four snow parks, a snow kindergarten, sledging runs and winter walks.

The excellent golf course located at 1600m just outside Villars has superb views of Mont Blanc as visitors enjoy golf in the fresh mountain air.

Places to Visit Near Villars, Lake Geneva

The thermal baths at Lavey are a superb place to relax and spend time in the spa. These hot thermal baths have Jacuzzis, massage pools, fountains, a rapids course and a large outdoor thermal pool.

Salt Mine in Bex

This former salt mine has miles of galleries, shafts, staircases and halls, all several km below ground in a labyrinth which is now open to the public.

Located on the shores of Lake Geneva, it is a city of many museums. The Hermitage Foundation and the Olympic Museum are two of the most popular, but there are also many museums of art and history. The magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral is also worth a visit, along with the Hotel de Ville.

Weather in Villars, Lake Geneva

Those choosing a Villars holiday rental between May and September should enjoy daytime highs between 66-76°F (19-25°;C). During the snowy winter months, daytime highs are between 40-51°F (4-11°C) with bright skies. Precipitation all year round is 2-3 inches per month which may fall as rain showers or snow.

Travel to Villars, Lake Geneva

Villars is 115km from Geneva (GVA) airport which is a major hub for European flights. For those travelling by car from Geneva, take the autobahn A1 to Lausanne then the A9 towards Martigny-sion. At the exit marked Aigle the main road to Villars is signposted.