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: Snow

Max temp: 2.3 °c
Min temp: -2.8 °c
Last snowed: Sat 21 Feb

Last Updated: Sat 14 Mar

weather Forecast today: Snow

Max temp: 2.3 °c
Min temp: -2.8 °c
Last snowed: Sat 21 Feb

Last Updated: Sat 14 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)

	Sat 14 Mar			Sun 15 Mar			Mon 16 Mar			Tue 17 Mar			Wed 18 Mar			Thu 19 Mar			Fri 20 Mar			Sat 21 Mar			Sun 22 Mar			Mon 23 Mar
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Snow	Snow	Snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Broken clouds	Light snow shwr	Light snow shwr	Generally clear	Generally clear	Clear skies	Clear skies	Clear skies	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Generally clear	Generally clear	Rather cloudy	Broken clouds	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Broken clouds	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow
Wind
Snow expected	22.2 cm	15.3 cm	10 cm	0.4 cm	0.6 cm	0.3 cm	0.3 cm	1.7 cm	1.4 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0.3 cm	0.6 cm	0.4 cm	0.3 cm	0.6 cm	0.5 cm	0.5 cm	0.6 cm	0.6 cm
Max temp	-5.6°c	-10.4°c	-10.8°c	-8.4°c	-8.2°c	-9.2°c	-7.5°c	-7.5°c	-8.8°c	-4.6°c	-4.2°c	-6.5°c	-3.4°c	-3.4°c	-6.6°c	-4.2°c	-4°c	-6°c	-3.1°c	-3°c	-5.3°c	-3.2°c	-3.2°c	-5°c	-3°c	-3°c	-4.9°c	-2.1°c	-1.6°c	-4°c
Min temp	-10.4°c	-11.8°c	-11.8°c	-11.2°c	-9.2°c	-9.8°c	-10.8°c	-8.8°c	-9°c	-10.4°c	-6.5°c	-7.2°c	-7.6°c	-6.6°c	-8.2°c	-7.8°c	-6°c	-6.8°c	-7.5°c	-5.3°c	-6°c	-7.2°c	-5°c	-5.9°c	-6.4°c	-4.9°c	-5.3°c	-5.8°c	-4.1°c	-4.3°c
Feels like temp	-5.6°c	-15°c	-16.8°c	-16.3°c	-8.4°c	-9.2°c	-10.8°c	-7.5°c	-8.8°c	-10.4°c	-4.6°c	-6.5°c	-7.6°c	-3.4°c	-6.6°c	-7.8°c	-4.2°c	-6°c	-7.5°c	-3.1°c	-5.3°c	-7.2°c	-3.2°c	-5°c	-6.4°c	-3°c	-8.3°c	-5.8°c	-2.1°c	-7.5°c

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Weather	Snow	Snow	Snow
Wind
Snow expected	22.2 cm	15.3 cm	10 cm
Max temp	-5.6°c	-10.4°c	-10.8°c
Min temp	-10.4°c	-11.8°c	-11.8°c
Feels like temp	-5.6°c	-15°c	-16.8°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow
Wind
Snow expected	0.4 cm	0.6 cm	0.3 cm
Max temp	-8.4°c	-8.2°c	-9.2°c
Min temp	-11.2°c	-9.2°c	-9.8°c
Feels like temp	-16.3°c	-8.4°c	-9.2°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Broken clouds	Light snow shwr	Light snow shwr
Wind
Snow expected	0.3 cm	1.7 cm	1.4 cm
Max temp	-7.5°c	-7.5°c	-8.8°c
Min temp	-10.8°c	-8.8°c	-9°c
Feels like temp	-10.8°c	-7.5°c	-8.8°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Generally clear	Generally clear	Clear skies
Wind
Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	-4.6°c	-4.2°c	-6.5°c
Min temp	-10.4°c	-6.5°c	-7.2°c
Feels like temp	-10.4°c	-4.6°c	-6.5°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Clear skies	Clear skies	Mainly fair
Wind
Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	-3.4°c	-3.4°c	-6.6°c
Min temp	-7.6°c	-6.6°c	-8.2°c
Feels like temp	-7.6°c	-3.4°c	-6.6°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Generally clear
Wind
Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	-4.2°c	-4°c	-6°c
Min temp	-7.8°c	-6°c	-6.8°c
Feels like temp	-7.8°c	-4.2°c	-6°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Generally clear	Generally clear	Rather cloudy
Wind
Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	-3.1°c	-3°c	-5.3°c
Min temp	-7.5°c	-5.3°c	-6°c
Feels like temp	-7.5°c	-3.1°c	-5.3°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Broken clouds	Occasional snow	Occasional snow
Wind
Snow expected	0.3 cm	0.6 cm	0.4 cm
Max temp	-3.2°c	-3.2°c	-5°c
Min temp	-7.2°c	-5°c	-5.9°c
Feels like temp	-7.2°c	-3.2°c	-5°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Broken clouds	Occasional snow	Occasional snow
Wind
Snow expected	0.3 cm	0.6 cm	0.5 cm
Max temp	-3°c	-3°c	-4.9°c
Min temp	-6.4°c	-4.9°c	-5.3°c
Feels like temp	-6.4°c	-3°c	-8.3°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow
Wind
Snow expected	0.5 cm	0.6 cm	0.6 cm
Max temp	-2.1°c	-1.6°c	-4°c
Min temp	-5.8°c	-4.1°c	-4.3°c
Feels like temp	-5.8°c	-2.1°c	-7.5°c

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Resort (1224m)

	Sat 14 Mar			Sun 15 Mar			Mon 16 Mar			Tue 17 Mar			Wed 18 Mar			Thu 19 Mar			Fri 20 Mar			Sat 21 Mar			Sun 22 Mar			Mon 23 Mar
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Snow	Snow	Snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Rather cloudy	Light snow shwr	Light snow	Generally clear	Generally clear	Generally clear	Clear skies	Generally clear	Generally clear	Generally clear	Generally clear	Clear skies	Generally clear	Generally clear	Broken clouds	Rather cloudy	Light drizzle	Light rain/snow	Light drizzle	Occasional rain	Light rain/snow	Rain/Snow shower	Light drizzle	Light drizzle
Wind
Snow expected	10.4 cm	8.5 cm	5.9 cm	0.1 cm	0.2 cm	0.1 cm	0 cm	0.3 cm	0.7 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	2.3°c	-1.4°c	-2.7°c	0.9°c	1.1°c	-0.5°c	2.4°c	2.5°c	0.4°c	5.2°c	5.6°c	1.9°c	6.1°c	6.1°c	2.1°c	6.1°c	6.4°c	2.9°c	7°c	7.2°c	3.6°c	7.1°c	7.3°c	4°c	7.7°c	7.7°c	4.2°c	8.2°c	8.6°c	5.4°c
Min temp	-1.4°c	-2.7°c	-2.8°c	-3.2°c	-0.5°c	-2.4°c	-3.3°c	0.4°c	-0.7°c	-2.8°c	1.9°c	0.4°c	-0.5°c	2.1°c	-0.1°c	-0.3°c	2.9°c	1.1°c	0.4°c	3.6°c	1.6°c	0.7°c	4°c	2.2°c	1.4°c	4.2°c	2.8°c	2.1°c	5.4°c	3.7°c
Feels like temp	0.1°c	-5°c	-2.7°c	-6.4°c	-2.6°c	-0.5°c	-6.6°c	-0.6°c	0.4°c	-5.8°c	2.9°c	1.7°c	-0.5°c	3.9°c	1.9°c	-0.3°c	4°c	2.7°c	0.4°c	5°c	3.3°c	0.6°c	5.3°c	3.7°c	-1°c	5.9°c	3.9°c	1.9°c	6.5°c	5.1°c

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Snow expected	10.4 cm	8.5 cm	5.9 cm
Max temp	2.3°c	-1.4°c	-2.7°c
Min temp	-1.4°c	-2.7°c	-2.8°c
Feels like temp	0.1°c	-5°c	-2.7°c

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Weather
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Snow expected	0.1 cm	0.2 cm	0.1 cm
Max temp	0.9°c	1.1°c	-0.5°c
Min temp	-3.2°c	-0.5°c	-2.4°c
Feels like temp	-6.4°c	-2.6°c	-0.5°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather
Wind
Snow expected	0 cm	0.3 cm	0.7 cm
Max temp	2.4°c	2.5°c	0.4°c
Min temp	-3.3°c	0.4°c	-0.7°c
Feels like temp	-6.6°c	-0.6°c	0.4°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	5.2°c	5.6°c	1.9°c
Min temp	-2.8°c	1.9°c	0.4°c
Feels like temp	-5.8°c	2.9°c	1.7°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	6.1°c	6.1°c	2.1°c
Min temp	-0.5°c	2.1°c	-0.1°c
Feels like temp	-0.5°c	3.9°c	1.9°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	6.1°c	6.4°c	2.9°c
Min temp	-0.3°c	2.9°c	1.1°c
Feels like temp	-0.3°c	4°c	2.7°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather
Wind
Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	7°c	7.2°c	3.6°c
Min temp	0.4°c	3.6°c	1.6°c
Feels like temp	0.4°c	5°c	3.3°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	7.1°c	7.3°c	4°c
Min temp	0.7°c	4°c	2.2°c
Feels like temp	0.6°c	5.3°c	3.7°c

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	AM	PM	Night
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	7.7°c	7.7°c	4.2°c
Min temp	1.4°c	4.2°c	2.8°c
Feels like temp	-1°c	5.9°c	3.9°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	8.2°c	8.6°c	5.4°c
Min temp	2.1°c	5.4°c	3.7°c
Feels like temp	1.9°c	6.5°c	5.1°c

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Resort Conditions

Snowfall	Last Snowfall	21/02/2026
Snowfall	Next 3 days	60.8 cm
Depths	Upper piste depth	135 cm
Depths	Lower piste depth	30 cm
Snow conditions	Snow quality	Heavy snow/snow crust
Lifts	Lifts open	27 out of 30
	Resort opening date	Sat 29 Nov 2025
	Resort closing date	Sun 12 Apr 2026

Snow Overview

Switzerland

Updated 10/03

Warm conditions dominate over the whole Swiss Alps over this week and into the weekend, as the freezing line remains stubbornly high until the end of this week. cloud and a few flurries of snowfall will move in at times, especially overnight, but this will barely be enough to register on the snow stake.

The freezing line drops gradually as the weekend approaches, dropping consistently to 1,000m on Saturday across the region. Saturday will also see some more unsettled weather move in including snowfall; around 10cm will fall across eastern areas, rising to 25cm over more westerly reaches. The freezing line will be lower in the east than west, meaning most of the best of this snowfall will be over upper slopes above 1,500m.

Sunday should dawn fine, dry and bright across the region, cold overnight temperatures climbing considerably in the midday sun as a spring-like freeze-thaw cycle begins. A mix of cloud and sun will then be the theme of the new week.

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