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: Partly cloudy

Max temp: 1.1 °c
Min temp: -5.6 °c
Last snowed: Tue 31 Mar

Last Updated: Wed 01 Apr

weather Forecast today: Partly cloudy

Max temp: 1.1 °c
Min temp: -5.6 °c
Last snowed: Tue 31 Mar

Last Updated: Wed 01 Apr

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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	Partly cloudy	Mainly fair	Clear skies	Generally clear	Partly cloudy	Generally clear	Clear skies	Mainly fair	Partly cloudy	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Clear skies	Generally clear	Snow grains	Snow grains	Occasional snow	Light snow shwr	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Snow shower	Light snow	Light snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow
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Max temp	-13°c	-10.6°c	-12°c	-7.6°c	-7.2°c	-9°c	-5.7°c	-5.1°c	-7°c	-1.8°c	-1.4°c	-3.4°c	1°c	1.2°c	-1.8°c	1.4°c	1.6°c	-1.4°c	2.6°c	2.6°c	-0.7°c	-1°c	-1°c	-2.9°c	-3°c	-3°c	-4.4°c	-5.4°c	-5.9°c	-5.7°c
Min temp	-15.4°c	-13°c	-12.8°c	-12.6°c	-9°c	-10.7°c	-11°c	-7°c	-7.6°c	-6°c	-3.4°c	-4.2°c	-3.8°c	-1.8°c	-2.9°c	-3.2°c	-1.4°c	-2.6°c	-2.4°c	-0.7°c	-2.4°c	-2.7°c	-2.9°c	-3.5°c	-3.6°c	-4.4°c	-4.8°c	-6.6°c	-6.5°c	-6.6°c
Feels like temp	-22.8°c	-21.1°c	-12°c	-12.6°c	-11.4°c	-13.7°c	-11°c	-5.7°c	-7°c	-6°c	-1.8°c	-3.4°c	-3.8°c	0.9°c	-1.8°c	-3.2°c	1.2°c	-1.4°c	-2.4°c	2.2°c	-0.7°c	-2.7°c	-1°c	-2.9°c	-3.2°c	-3°c	-4.4°c	-5.4°c	-6.2°c	-6.5°c

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Max temp	-13°c	-10.6°c	-12°c
Min temp	-15.4°c	-13°c	-12.8°c
Feels like temp	-22.8°c	-21.1°c	-12°c

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Weather	Generally clear	Partly cloudy	Generally clear
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Max temp	-7.6°c	-7.2°c	-9°c
Min temp	-12.6°c	-9°c	-10.7°c
Feels like temp	-12.6°c	-11.4°c	-13.7°c

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Max temp	-5.7°c	-5.1°c	-7°c
Min temp	-11°c	-7°c	-7.6°c
Feels like temp	-11°c	-5.7°c	-7°c

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Weather	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Generally clear
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	-1.8°c	-1.4°c	-3.4°c
Min temp	-6°c	-3.4°c	-4.2°c
Feels like temp	-6°c	-1.8°c	-3.4°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0.2 cm
Max temp	1°c	1.2°c	-1.8°c
Min temp	-3.8°c	-1.8°c	-2.9°c
Feels like temp	-3.8°c	0.9°c	-1.8°c

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Weather	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Clear skies
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	1.4°c	1.6°c	-1.4°c
Min temp	-3.2°c	-1.4°c	-2.6°c
Feels like temp	-3.2°c	1.2°c	-1.4°c

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Weather	Generally clear	Snow grains	Snow grains
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Snow expected	0.1 cm	0.2 cm	0.8 cm
Max temp	2.6°c	2.6°c	-0.7°c
Min temp	-2.4°c	-0.7°c	-2.4°c
Feels like temp	-2.4°c	2.2°c	-0.7°c

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Weather	Occasional snow	Light snow shwr	Occasional snow
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Snow expected	1.1 cm	1.5 cm	1.5 cm
Max temp	-1°c	-1°c	-2.9°c
Min temp	-2.7°c	-2.9°c	-3.5°c
Feels like temp	-2.7°c	-1°c	-2.9°c

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Weather	Occasional snow	Snow shower	Light snow
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Snow expected	2 cm	6.1 cm	6.8 cm
Max temp	-3°c	-3°c	-4.4°c
Min temp	-3.6°c	-4.4°c	-4.8°c
Feels like temp	-3.2°c	-3°c	-4.4°c

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Snow expected	4 cm	3.5 cm	2.5 cm
Max temp	-5.4°c	-5.9°c	-5.7°c
Min temp	-6.6°c	-6.5°c	-6.6°c
Feels like temp	-5.4°c	-6.2°c	-6.5°c

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Resort (1224m)

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Max temp	1.1°c	1.1°c	-1.8°c	3.1°c	3.5°c	0.5°c	5.4°c	5.8°c	2.8°c	9°c	9.4°c	6.1°c	12.4°c	12.6°c	8°c	13°c	13.2°c	8.6°c	14.4°c	14.5°c	9.5°c	10.3°c	10.4°c	7.1°c	7.9°c	8°c	5.4°c	4.8°c	5.2°c	3.4°c
Min temp	-5.6°c	-1.8°c	-4.4°c	-4.9°c	0.5°c	-2.1°c	-3°c	2.8°c	1.1°c	2°c	6.1°c	4.1°c	4°c	8°c	5.8°c	5°c	8.6°c	5.7°c	5.4°c	9.5°c	6.2°c	5.3°c	7.1°c	5.1°c	4.6°c	5.4°c	3.3°c	2.2°c	3.4°c	2.6°c
Feels like temp	-10.9°c	-2.8°c	-5.6°c	-4.9°c	-0.2°c	-2°c	-3°c	3.1°c	2.5°c	1.8°c	7.6°c	5.8°c	1.8°c	11°c	7.6°c	3.1°c	11.9°c	8.1°c	3.4°c	13.1°c	9°c	5°c	8.9°c	6.8°c	4.4°c	6.2°c	5.1°c	2.2°c	2.4°c	3.2°c

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Max temp	1.1°c	1.1°c	-1.8°c
Min temp	-5.6°c	-1.8°c	-4.4°c
Feels like temp	-10.9°c	-2.8°c	-5.6°c

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Max temp	3.1°c	3.5°c	0.5°c
Min temp	-4.9°c	0.5°c	-2.1°c
Feels like temp	-4.9°c	-0.2°c	-2°c

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Max temp	5.4°c	5.8°c	2.8°c
Min temp	-3°c	2.8°c	1.1°c
Feels like temp	-3°c	3.1°c	2.5°c

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Max temp	9°c	9.4°c	6.1°c
Min temp	2°c	6.1°c	4.1°c
Feels like temp	1.8°c	7.6°c	5.8°c

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Max temp	12.4°c	12.6°c	8°c
Min temp	4°c	8°c	5.8°c
Feels like temp	1.8°c	11°c	7.6°c

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Max temp	13°c	13.2°c	8.6°c
Min temp	5°c	8.6°c	5.7°c
Feels like temp	3.1°c	11.9°c	8.1°c

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Max temp	14.4°c	14.5°c	9.5°c
Min temp	5.4°c	9.5°c	6.2°c
Feels like temp	3.4°c	13.1°c	9°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	10.3°c	10.4°c	7.1°c
Min temp	5.3°c	7.1°c	5.1°c
Feels like temp	5°c	8.9°c	6.8°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	7.9°c	8°c	5.4°c
Min temp	4.6°c	5.4°c	3.3°c
Feels like temp	4.4°c	6.2°c	5.1°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	4.8°c	5.2°c	3.4°c
Min temp	2.2°c	3.4°c	2.6°c
Feels like temp	2.2°c	2.4°c	3.2°c

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Resort Conditions

Snowfall	Last Snowfall	31/03/2026
Snowfall	Next 3 days	No information
Depths	Upper piste depth	175 cm
Depths	Lower piste depth	28 cm
Snow conditions	Snow quality	New snow
Lifts	Lifts open	23 out of 30
	Resort opening date	Sat 29 Nov 2025
	Resort closing date	Sun 12 Apr 2026

Snow Overview

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Updated 24/03

the first Nordstau of the season (in late March, would you believe it) is set to bring excellent conditions across particularly eastern reaches of the country through the middle of this week. Unsettled conditions moving in from the north plummet temperatures, with the freezing line taking a long walk off a short pier through this period; dropping from a daytime high above 2,000m on Wednesday to sea level overnight into Friday.

With this unsettled weather will come excellent snowfall; the west will see useful top ups of around 20cm falling on Wednesday afternoon and throughout Thursday, whereas the east will see bumper conditions with up to 2ft expected down at the same time. This will peak on Thursday, when c.50cm is expected down over higher ground.

Expect the avalanche forecast to climb over this period, as this new snow may well be sitting on a spring freeze-thaw crust and/or a very wet snowpack thanks to spring melt.

Things will return to a more spring-like norm as the weekend arrives, with spring freeze-thaw cycles in play and plenty of sun; a few lingering clouds will bring snowfall on Sunday and into the new week, but it remains a bit too far out to say exactly how much will fall, when, and where.

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