Villars-sur-Ollon Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Bring the family for a friendly ski holiday in this sunny village, complete with fine restaurants and spectacular golf.

Discover the village of Villars nestled on the sunny side of the pristine Vaud Alps. Ascend to the mountaintop to ski and see breathtaking views of the peaks beyond.

Also known as Villars-sur-Orlon, Villars combines with its neighboring village Gryon to make one of Switzerland’s great ski resorts, Villars-Gryon. Hop on the train at the base of the mountain in Bex and travel through Gryon, Villars and up to Bretaye, where winter adventures start at 5,900 feet (1,800 metres) elevation. On a clear day, see as far as Lake Geneva.

Skiers of all abilities, particularly beginners, will find runs here to suit. Explore the off-piste areas as well. In total, find almost 78 miles (125 kilometres) of runs including 27 miles (44 kilometres) of trails for cross-country skiing, sledding and winter walking. Let children play and learn at the snow kindergarten. In winter, enjoy the weekly Villars Night Show, with images projected onto the snow. Skilled skiers and snowboarders show off fantastic tricks and pyrotechnics light up the sky. Cross over Le Meilleret to reach Les Diablerets, which has an additional glacier skiing area at nearly 10,000 feet (3,000 metres).

In the summer, enjoy hiking and biking trails. One beloved trail sets out from Col de Bretaye. Pass the lovely blue Lake Chavonnes. Play a round at Golf Club Villars, with breathtaking views of Mont Blanc.

In the village, wander along peaceful streets and try local favourites at one of Villar’s fine restaurants. For decades, children have come to Villars to attend prestigious schools, either through the year or for summer camp, so it has a friendly family atmosphere. The village won a “Families Welcome” tourism award as well as a “Green Snowflake” award for sustainability.

Stay overnight in one of Villars’ traditional chalets and visit one of the growing number of wellness centers when you’ve had enough skiing. Reach the village on a short drive from Geneva, Montreux-Vevey or Lausanne.

Royal Plaza Montreux
Royal Plaza Montreux
5 out of 5
Avenue Claude Nobs 7, Montreux, VD
The price is ₹19,989 per night from 8 Jun to 9 Jun
₹19,989
per night
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews.
8.2/10 Very Good! (796 reviews)
"Situated right on the lakeside."

Reviewed on 7 May 2024

Royal Plaza Montreux
MONA Ex-Eurotel
MONA Ex-Eurotel
4 out of 5
Grand-Rue 81, Montreux, VD
The price is ₹22,920 per night from 16 May to 17 May
₹22,920
per night
16 May - 17 May
Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews.
8.8/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
"Location was perfect and close to all public transportation. He had a problem with a lot of noise from the street on our first night and the staff was very helpful and amenable to getting us transferred to a new room for the rest of our stay. The staff was extremely responsible on everything we ..."

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

MONA Ex-Eurotel
Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic, Autograph Collection
Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic, Autograph Collection
4 out of 5
45 Avenue Des Alpes, Montreux, VD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹27,451 per night from 25 May to 26 May
₹27,451
per night
25 May - 26 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their reviews.
8.8/10 Excellent! (997 reviews)
"Beautiful property, super staff, nice breakfast"

Reviewed on 17 Apr 2024

Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic, Autograph Collection
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Garden & City Evian Lugrin
Garden & City Evian Lugrin
3 out of 5
Chemin de chez Tupin, Lugrin, Haute-Savoie
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool.
7.6/10 Good! (465 reviews)
"Loved the view from this property overlooking the lake. Would have like air conditioning. A warning to anyone washing their clothes in the on-site laundry. It automatically dispenses soap and even after washing out clothes a few times after it stank of the soap smell very strongly. It gave my wife ..."

Reviewed on 19 Sep 2023

Garden & City Evian Lugrin
Base Vevey
Base Vevey
4 out of 5
Quai de la Veveyse 8, Vevey
Stay at this aparthotel in Vevey. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (120 reviews)
"It great place to stay in,but would be much if they have in house COFFEE AND BAR"

Reviewed on 24 Apr 2024

Base Vevey
Résidence Pierre & Vacances Premium L'Amara
Résidence Pierre & Vacances Premium L'Amara
5 out of 5
Quartier l'Amara Avoriaz 1800, Morzine, Haute-Savoie
Stay at this 5-star luxury residence in Morzine. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa and a water park. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (118 reviews)
"Lovely apartment hotel, set away from Main Street which is very busy and could be noisy. Staff were very helpful, medical centre and ski hire also very easy to access. Stayed in Sveta block and skied straight from boot room. 5min walk to restaurants & grocers. Bonus Spa for down days."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Résidence Pierre & Vacances Premium L'Amara
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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24 Feb 2019

Villars sur Ollon is a beautiful Swiss Village with pretty shops nice restaurants and a good transport system around the village and up to the ski slopes. Easily accessible by train and bus from Geneva and by car from the UK

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