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.

Located in the heart of Domaine de la Residence with wonderful views is this 2 bedroom apartment in a traditional chalet of six apartments.
Two bedroom, first floor apartment within a small chalet of only a few apartments. An ideal second home for family winter holidays due to its location close to the centre of the resort and the Roc d'Orsay cable-car.
2 bedroom apartment • In a small building of only 10 apartments • In the west side of the centre of Villars • Very nice view over the "Dents-du-Midi" and the Alps • Ideal location near the centre and the cable car Villars-Roc d'Orsay • Small grocery shop 200 meters away • Facing south and west • Built in 1991
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
2 & 4 bedroom apartments • Great location near the ski slopes and village • 90 minutes from Geneva airport with access by train • At 1300m to 3000m and a total of 220km piste
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 top floor, 2 bedroom apartment is located almost directly on the ski piste with wonderful views. Le Faucon is at the very top of Domaine de la Residence and nothing can be built in front.
Six 3 bedroom apartments are available in this traditional style chalet built by a local builder. Situated on an open, sunny plot with fabulous mountain views, they are within walking distance of Barboleuse.
This beautiful second floor, 2 bedroom apartment has a fantastic central location, and wonderful south-west facing views of the Alps.
There is a 4 bedroom apartment and a studio available, both located on the first floor of the chalet. Located in a dominant position, with stunning 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
This first floor, 3 bedroom apartment has a separate kitchen, spacious open-plan living and dining area, bathroom, balcony, storage area and garage.
This top floor, 3 bedroom apartment is located almost directly on the ski piste with wonderful views. Le Faucon is at the very top of Domaine de la Residence and nothing can be built in front.
Magnificent 3 bedroom chalet • Refurbished in traditional style, using old wood and grey stone • Extensive terrace giving wonderful, uninterrupted views of the Alps and the Rhône valley • South, West and East facing • Geothermal central heating system • Wine cellar • Available for foreigners
Well maintained 3 or 4 bedroom chalet • Large south-facing balcony with wonderful views • Covered terrace and garden with BBQ • Easy access all year round • Walking distance to all the local amenities
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.
Beautiful 3 bedroom apartment • All bedrooms are en-suite • Very light and spacious with panoramic views • Situated in a building of only 4 apartments • There is a fitness room and sauna within the building • This apartment is not yet finished, so the buyer may choose the fixtures & fittings
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.
Magnificent contemporary chalet • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and sauna • Under-floor heating throughout • Breathtaking uninterrupted Alpine views • 10 minutes walk from the centre of Villars • South-facing wide balconies
New high quality 3 and 4 bedroom apartments just 150m from the ski piste, designed by renowned architect Eric Papon. Eco-friendly to the new ‘Minergie’ standard. Ski-in, ski-out, with wonderful views.
Magnificent 3 bedroom chalet, with stunning master suite. The chalet has been completely refurbished in traditional mountain style, using old wood and grey stone. Situated in the area of Barboleuse, on the way up to Mazots de Gryon
This is a substantial 4 bedroom chalet which sits on a plot of 667m2 and has fabulous views. Transfer time for sale to a foreigner - 3 months.
Stunning 3 bedroom apartment • Large open plan living area • Huge balcony with Jacuzzi • In traditional chalet style building • Fabulous views • Walking distance to centre of resort and ski lift • Less than 90 minutes from Geneva airport • Price also includes a studio apartment
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.
5 bedroom chalet in a quiet and sunny location • Indoor swimming pool • Large south-facing balcony and garden • Wonderful views • Available for foreigners
Luxury six bedroom chalet in Domaine de la Residence • Ski-in, ski-out • at over 1450m on the ski piste • in an elevated position above Villars • stunning views • less than 5 years old • in perfect condition • fully furnished • authorised for sale to foreigners
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.
Stunning 8 bedroom chalet arranged over three floors, which can accommodate up to 19 guests. Includes an indoor swimming pool, hammam and snooker/cinema room.




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