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Resort guide: Villars, Switzerland
- Traditional, sunny, relaxing year-round resort
- 90 minutes from Geneva airport with access by train
- 220km pistes from 1300m to 3000m with glacier skiing
- A proper place suitable for a second home or retirement
- New and resale properties available for foreigners
Resort: Villars sits on a sunny plateau at 1300m and is undoubtedly one of the best, and most easily accessible, dual season resorts in the Alps. Only 90 minutes drive from Geneva airport, and with excellent train connections, it is easy to visit for a long weekend. Strict building controls have retained its traditional charm and there are some beautiful unspoilt villages. There are few package tours or catered chalets, so Villars is up-market, a well-kept secret, a proper place, busy all year and suitable for a second home or even retirement.
Winter: The main ski area is above Bretaye, a sunny snow bowl at 1800m. There has been a massive investment in recent years and 46 modern lifts serve 250 km of piste including a link to Les Diablerets and its glacier at 3,000m. There is a surprising amount of off-piste skiing, and resorts, such as Verbier and the Portes du Soleil are within 45 minutes drive. There are many charming mountain restaurants and Villars is an outstanding resort for children and non-skiers. There is a good choice of restaurants and there are late night venues and discos such as Charlie's, Café Central, and El Gringos. Villars has excellent facilities for non-skiers.
Summer: There is plenty to do. An 18 hole-golf course, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, horse riding, mountain biking, tennis, ice skating. Good walking, charming old villages and Montreux and Lake Geneva are only 20 minutes away.
Property: Most properties are authorised for sale to foreigners. Property prices are quite high as this is a well established resort and within easy reach of Geneva so it is also popular with Swiss buyers. We have a good choice of chalets and apartments and also some excellent value resale properties.
These 2 and 3 bedroom apartments all enjoy either a large balcony or south facing terrace. Set in magnificent grounds of some 6000m2 they are built in the traditional architectural style. Foreigner purchase permits available
These apartments are on an open sunny plot of land, with fabulous mountain views. Apartment two has 3 bedrooms, and is located on the ground floor of this traditional chalet.
This beautiful second floor, 2 bedroom apartment has a fantastic central location, and wonderful south-west facing views of the Alps.
Well maintained 3 bedroom apartment • Ground floor • In the heart of the "Domaine de Rochegrise" • At the foot of the ski slopes • South-West facing with lovely views • Walking distance from the centre and the train station • Built in 2000
Situated in an elevated position above Gryon with fabulous views, this stunning 3 bedroom chalet, set on a plot of 1330m2, has been maintained to a very high standard.
This pretty 3 or 4 bedroom chalet was constructed in 1992 and is located at Mazots de Gryon. Close to the ski slopes, this chalet has fantastic views of the Alps towards the East, South and West. The games room could also be used as a 4th bedroom.
These luxury chalets in Solalex Village are conveniently located close to the ski lift. Each chalet has 4 bedrooms, two shower rooms and one bathroom.
It will be possible to obtain a building permit to build a very substantial 5 bedroom chalet on these plots. Construction may be in traditional chalet style or modern if preferred.
New ski in ski out apartment just 150m from the ski piste. Designed by renowned architect Eric Papon. Eco-friendly to the new ‘Minergie’ standard. Fabulous 4 bedroom apartment with huge private terrace and garden. Built and available now as a shell so you can have the apartment finished as you wish. Stunning cinema room and bar.
This 4 bedroom top floor apartment is in a new luxury five star spa hotel in the perfect location - ski-in, ski-out, walking distance to the centre and with wonderful views.
The Hotel L'Ecureuil is located near the train station and the ski-lifts, as well as being near the main stores and restaurants. It is a "hotel de charme", with old family furniture in both chalet buildings, which are situated in a spacious park.
