Villars

As one of the closest resorts to Geneva, Villars is the perfect weekend destination, but there is also more than enough to keep you happy for a full week.

weather Forecast today: Generally clear

Max temp: 8.2 °c
Min temp: 1 °c
Last snowed: Sat 21 Feb

Last Updated: Tue 03 Mar

weather Forecast today: Generally clear

Max temp: 8.2 °c
Min temp: 1 °c
Last snowed: Sat 21 Feb

Last Updated: Tue 03 Mar

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84km of marked pistes and some great tree-lined skiing can be found in Villars, which is located on a sunny plateau just to the south of Lake Geneva.

Yes the slopes are low (topping out at only 2120m), but the location – the drive should take around an hour and a half from Geneva Airport – makes this a great weekend or last minute destination. It is no surprise that many Brits have second homes here as few places can rival Villars’ accessibility.

The mountain itself is mainly geared towards beginner and intermediate skiers and boarders – there are no black runs marked on the piste map. Off the slopes, winter walking, tobogganing and even snow mountain biking are popular pastimes.

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Pros and cons

Incredibly quick and easy access from Geneva
Great terrain for beginner and intermediate skiers
Lots of chalet accommodation and activities off the slopes

Limited scope for more advanced skiers and riders
Low altitude and sunny location can cause serious snow issues
Weekends and peak holidays do get very busy

On the Slopes

From town, a gondola or the train whisk you quickly up towards Bretaye at 1810m and the heart of the ski area. There are some excellent gentle slopes up here, which are ideal for beginners and the rest of the slopes radiate from this point. More adventurous intermediates will want to catch the two-way Laouissalet chairlift to access the pretty wooded slopes at Les Mazots – despite their relatively low altitude, they are north facing and are served by a slick new gondola.

Those looking for more challenging slopes should look elsewhere, unless there has been fresh powder when the tree runs come into their own. Day trips to Glacier 3000 are possible via the Ski Bus from Les Diablerets and Verbier is not too far away if you’re looking for seriously steep terrain.

In the Resort

If you’re looking for a sunny location, there are few places better than Villars. The village faces southwest so is a real suntrap – it is no wonder that the traditional wooden chalets that make up much of the town are stained dark by the sunshine. Lots of the available accommodation is within these chalets, making for a traditional Swiss ski holiday. There are other options including a large Club Med, located right next to the railway station.
Away from the slopes, there are lots of winter activities to keep non-skiers or young children happy. Tobogganing is popular and there is a nice route down from the Col de Soud train station above town. For bad weather days, there’s a bowling alley, indoor climbing wall and skating rink.

Season Dates

Opens:
- Weekend 7/8 December 2024
- Full-Time from Saturday 14 December 2024
Closes: Sunday 6 April 2025

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Villars Piste Map

Top (2120m)

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Weather	Generally clear	Generally clear	Clear skies	Clear skies	Clear skies	Clear skies	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Mainly fair	Partly cloudy	Generally clear	Partly cloudy	Broken clouds	Partly cloudy	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Partly cloudy	Generally clear	Light snow shwr	Snow grains	Light snow shwr	Light snow shwr	Occasional snow	Broken clouds	Light snow shwr	Light snow shwr	Mainly fair	Light snow shwr	Mainly fair
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Max temp	-2.7°c	-2.6°c	-5.1°c	-1.9°c	-1.9°c	-4.7°c	-1.4°c	-1.4°c	-4.1°c	-0.6°c	-0.6°c	-3.2°c	-0.2°c	-0.2°c	-3°c	-1°c	-1°c	-3.4°c	-1.2°c	-1.2°c	-3.4°c	-1.6°c	-1.6°c	-3.4°c	-1.8°c	-1.8°c	-3.8°c	-1°c	-1°c	-3.1°c
Min temp	-7°c	-5.1°c	-6°c	-7.2°c	-4.7°c	-5.6°c	-6.6°c	-4.1°c	-5.2°c	-5.6°c	-3.2°c	-4.1°c	-4.9°c	-3°c	-4.5°c	-5.8°c	-3.4°c	-4.6°c	-6°c	-3.4°c	-4.8°c	-6°c	-3.4°c	-4.4°c	-5.6°c	-3.8°c	-4.2°c	-5.2°c	-3.1°c	-4°c
Feels like temp	-11.2°c	-2.7°c	-5.1°c	-7.2°c	-1.9°c	-4.7°c	-6.6°c	-1.4°c	-4.1°c	-5.6°c	-0.6°c	-3.2°c	-4.9°c	-0.2°c	-3°c	-5.8°c	-1°c	-3.4°c	-6°c	-1.2°c	-3.4°c	-6°c	-1.6°c	-3.4°c	-5.6°c	-1.8°c	-3.8°c	-5.2°c	-1°c	-3.1°c

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Weather	Generally clear	Generally clear	Clear skies
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	-2.7°c	-2.6°c	-5.1°c
Min temp	-7°c	-5.1°c	-6°c
Feels like temp	-11.2°c	-2.7°c	-5.1°c

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Weather	Clear skies	Clear skies	Clear skies
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	-1.9°c	-1.9°c	-4.7°c
Min temp	-7.2°c	-4.7°c	-5.6°c
Feels like temp	-7.2°c	-1.9°c	-4.7°c

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Weather	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Mainly fair
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	-1.4°c	-1.4°c	-4.1°c
Min temp	-6.6°c	-4.1°c	-5.2°c
Feels like temp	-6.6°c	-1.4°c	-4.1°c

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Weather	Partly cloudy	Generally clear	Partly cloudy
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	-0.6°c	-0.6°c	-3.2°c
Min temp	-5.6°c	-3.2°c	-4.1°c
Feels like temp	-5.6°c	-0.6°c	-3.2°c

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Weather	Broken clouds	Partly cloudy	Generally clear
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Snow expected	0 cm	0.1 cm	0.1 cm
Max temp	-0.2°c	-0.2°c	-3°c
Min temp	-4.9°c	-3°c	-4.5°c
Feels like temp	-4.9°c	-0.2°c	-3°c

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Weather	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Partly cloudy
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Snow expected	0 cm	0.3 cm	0.2 cm
Max temp	-1°c	-1°c	-3.4°c
Min temp	-5.8°c	-3.4°c	-4.6°c
Feels like temp	-5.8°c	-1°c	-3.4°c

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Weather	Generally clear	Light snow shwr	Snow grains
Wind
Snow expected	0.3 cm	0.5 cm	0.4 cm
Max temp	-1.2°c	-1.2°c	-3.4°c
Min temp	-6°c	-3.4°c	-4.8°c
Feels like temp	-6°c	-1.2°c	-3.4°c

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Weather	Light snow shwr	Light snow shwr	Occasional snow
Wind
Snow expected	0.5 cm	0.8 cm	0.5 cm
Max temp	-1.6°c	-1.6°c	-3.4°c
Min temp	-6°c	-3.4°c	-4.4°c
Feels like temp	-6°c	-1.6°c	-3.4°c

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Weather	Broken clouds	Light snow shwr	Light snow shwr
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Snow expected	0.2 cm	0.5 cm	0.3 cm
Max temp	-1.8°c	-1.8°c	-3.8°c
Min temp	-5.6°c	-3.8°c	-4.2°c
Feels like temp	-5.6°c	-1.8°c	-3.8°c

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Weather	Mainly fair	Light snow shwr	Mainly fair
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Snow expected	0.3 cm	0.6 cm	0.4 cm
Max temp	-1°c	-1°c	-3.1°c
Min temp	-5.2°c	-3.1°c	-4°c
Feels like temp	-5.2°c	-1°c	-3.1°c

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Resort (1224m)

	Tue 3 Mar			Wed 4 Mar			Thu 5 Mar			Fri 6 Mar			Sat 7 Mar			Sun 8 Mar			Mon 9 Mar			Tue 10 Mar			Wed 11 Mar			Thu 12 Mar
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Weather	Generally clear	Generally clear	Generally clear	Clear skies	Clear skies	Clear skies	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Mainly fair	Partly cloudy	Generally clear	Partly cloudy	Broken clouds	Partly cloudy	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Light rain shwr	Partly cloudy	Partly cloudy	Light rain shwr	Light drizzle	Light rain shwr	Light rain shwr	Light rain shwr	Broken clouds	Light rain shwr	Broken clouds	Generally clear	Light rain shwr	Mainly fair
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Max temp	8.2°c	8.2°c	4.1°c	8.9°c	8.9°c	4.6°c	9.6°c	9.8°c	5.3°c	10.2°c	10.2°c	5.9°c	10.2°c	10.2°c	6.1°c	9.6°c	9.6°c	5.8°c	9.4°c	9.5°c	5.9°c	9.2°c	9.2°c	5.7°c	8.9°c	8.9°c	5.5°c	9.6°c	9.6°c	6.2°c
Min temp	1°c	4.1°c	2.2°c	1.2°c	4.6°c	2.6°c	1.3°c	5.3°c	3°c	2.3°c	5.9°c	4°c	2.9°c	6.1°c	3.7°c	2.2°c	5.8°c	3.5°c	2.2°c	5.9°c	3.5°c	2.2°c	5.7°c	3.6°c	2.4°c	5.5°c	3.9°c	2.9°c	6.2°c	4.1°c
Feels like temp	0.9°c	7.5°c	3.8°c	-1.2°c	8.1°c	4.2°c	-1.4°c	8.8°c	3.5°c	0.1°c	9.4°c	5.5°c	2.6°c	8.9°c	5.7°c	2°c	8.2°c	5.4°c	2°c	8.7°c	5.5°c	2°c	8.5°c	5.4°c	2.2°c	7.4°c	5.1°c	2.7°c	8.3°c	5.8°c

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Max temp	8.2°c	8.2°c	4.1°c
Min temp	1°c	4.1°c	2.2°c
Feels like temp	0.9°c	7.5°c	3.8°c

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Max temp	8.9°c	8.9°c	4.6°c
Min temp	1.2°c	4.6°c	2.6°c
Feels like temp	-1.2°c	8.1°c	4.2°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	9.6°c	9.8°c	5.3°c
Min temp	1.3°c	5.3°c	3°c
Feels like temp	-1.4°c	8.8°c	3.5°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	10.2°c	10.2°c	5.9°c
Min temp	2.3°c	5.9°c	4°c
Feels like temp	0.1°c	9.4°c	5.5°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	10.2°c	10.2°c	6.1°c
Min temp	2.9°c	6.1°c	3.7°c
Feels like temp	2.6°c	8.9°c	5.7°c

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Max temp	9.6°c	9.6°c	5.8°c
Min temp	2.2°c	5.8°c	3.5°c
Feels like temp	2°c	8.2°c	5.4°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	9.4°c	9.5°c	5.9°c
Min temp	2.2°c	5.9°c	3.5°c
Feels like temp	2°c	8.7°c	5.5°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	9.2°c	9.2°c	5.7°c
Min temp	2.2°c	5.7°c	3.6°c
Feels like temp	2°c	8.5°c	5.4°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	8.9°c	8.9°c	5.5°c
Min temp	2.4°c	5.5°c	3.9°c
Feels like temp	2.2°c	7.4°c	5.1°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	9.6°c	9.6°c	6.2°c
Min temp	2.9°c	6.2°c	4.1°c
Feels like temp	2.7°c	8.3°c	5.8°c

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Resort Conditions

Snowfall	Last Snowfall	21/02/2026
Snowfall	Next 3 days	No information
Depths	Upper piste depth	149 cm
Depths	Lower piste depth	30 cm
Snow conditions	Snow quality	Heavy snow/snow crust
Lifts	Lifts open	29 out of 30
	Resort opening date	Sat 29 Nov 2025
	Resort closing date	Sun 12 Apr 2026

Snow Overview

Switzerland

Updated 17/02

Snowfall continues across Switzerland to start this week, following from the large totals experienced elsewhere – and with cold temperatures in play as the freezing line floats around 500m decreasing to sea level across the region, this will hit the whole mountain. Around a foot of snow is expected across higher ground in the east, decreasing to around 10cm on lower elevations and further west.

Flurries continue with obscured cloud cover throughout wednesday and thursday, with conditions remaining relatively cold. Another storm system moves across the eastern reaches of the region on Friday, meaning a further fot-and-a-half can be expected down across higher slopes; the freezing line will kip up to around 1,500m during this period.

Snowfall tapers off into the weekend with a burst of sunshine on the cards for the start of the new week; spring-like conditions will appear for the first time with freeze-thaw conditions overnight.

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