Because of its abundant sunshine, it is difficult to say whether Villars is more beautiful in summer or winter. 75 miles of marked ski runs served by a connecting network of more than 45 ski lifts, including a rapid shuttle service, two cable cars and 120 fully qualified ski instructors. Well marked runs for cross country skiing, skibob and tobogganing. An indoor ice skating rink, frequently the venue for figure skating galas, ice hockey matches and curling, as well as bowling, tennis (6 indoor courts), squash and swimming (4 indoor pools).
At the beginning of the ski season 06 - 07, the 4 seat gondola Villars-Roc d'Orsay was replaced by a brand new high speed 8 seat gondola. The ascent takes 7 minutes and the lift carries 2000 persons per hour. At the gondola station there is a new storage area skis and boots.
Villars' magnificent natural surroundings offer an exceptional variety of summer activities. 190 miles of marked walks, several indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis (10 courts), horseback riding, rock climbing, hang gliding, paragliding, ice skating, bowling, mountain bike rentals, golf (two 18-hole courses) and sailing on nearby Lake Geneva. In addition, Villars invites you to discover its personalised boutiques, gourmet restaurants, hotels, discos.
Furthermore, Villars is the centre of a golfing area with more than 10 golf courses within 1 hour's drive.
Villars-Gryon is also near to Montreux and Lausanne, where you can find large a shopping centre, tourist attraction such as: Castle of Chillon and Castle of Aigle with its wine museum, The Swiss Vapeur Parc and Aquaparc at le Bouveret, Thermal baths and wellness centres at Lavey-les Bains, The Casino Barrière at Montreux, Olympic Museum at Lausanne, Fun planet at Villeneuve, and much more.
Also located in the vineyard areas, you will find around Villars Ollon, Bex, Aigle, Yvorne, are some of the most wonderful fine wines to sample and restaurants to visit.
Together, summer and winter sports, character and tradition, peaceful and tranquil surroundings, stunning scenery, easy access to major routes, proximity of main points of interest, makes Villars one of the favourite holiday resorts in Switzerland.
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