This is Villars-sur-Ollon
Villars-sur-Ollon can be found on a sunny plateau in the
canton of Vaud of Vaud in the south-west of Switzerland. From here, you can look out over the Rhône Valley and enjoy views that reach all the way to
Lake Geneva. The family-friendly mountain resort is known for its winter sports area of Villars-Gryon-Les Diablerets as well as its 18-hole golf course.
Discover Villars-sur-Ollon
Explore the chalet village with its alpine atmosphere. Take the train to the Col de Bretaye, where the trail will take you around
four idyllic mountain lakes. Or continue on to the 2,112-metre-high
Chamossaire area, which has fantastic panoramic views reaching as far as Mont Blanc. On the way back, take a break at the Villars Golf Club. In the evening, you can then enjoy top gastronomy, fine boutiques and wellness offerings in the village itself.
Outdoor activities around Villars-sur-Ollon
Villars-sur-Ollon offers you a varied mix of leisure activities. In the warm season, hiking trails, via ferratas, biking trails and lakeside bathing spots will lure you out into the Vaud countryside. In winter, you can reach the popular winter sports areas of Villars-Gryon-Les Diablerets and
Glacier 3000 in no time at all. From fun on the slopes and cross-country skiing to tobogganing adventures and snow parks, you will be spoilt for choice here. And the numerous après-ski offerings should not be forgotten either.
Thermal baths of Lavey
After a busy and active day, you can relax and unwind in the nearby wellness oasis of "
Les Bains de Lavey" , which is home to Switzerland’s warmest thermal waters. In the outdoor pool, in the hammam and in the sauna area, you can enjoy pleasant moments at the foot of the
Vaud Alps until late in the evening.
Around Villars-sur-Ollon
Les Diablerets and Glacier 3000 with its
Peak Walk by Tissot can be easily reached by cable car. It is well worth making a day trip to the
Gruyère Pays-d’Enhaut Nature Park. In
Bex in the Rhône Valley, you can take a tour of active salt mines. Or why not venture that little bit further to the
Lake Geneva region, to visit sights such as
Chillon Castle,
Montreux or the
Chaplin's World Museum.
Experience Villars-sur-Ollon for less
With the
Carte Bienvenue, when you stay for one night or more, you can discover the wide range of offers in and around Villars-sur-Ollon and benefit from discounts on cable cars and mountain railways, swimming pools, mini-golf and guided tours all year round. Introductory sessions at the Villars Golf Club are free of charge.
