Villas in Villars
Villars suits families who ski, with a linked ski network, a cogwheel train to Bretaye and an all-season ice rink in the village. Most homes sleep about four, and most have a fireplace. The village sits at about 1,258 metres, so check snow rather than assume it.
- Villas
- 136
- From, per week
- £318
About Villars
Villars-sur-Ollon is a mountain village at about 1,258 metres, looking over the Rhône valley, with Mont Blanc visible from parts of the village. Our homes cluster tightly in and around it, mostly small places for around four, and most have a fireplace. The BVB cogwheel train climbs to Bretaye at 1,806 metres, the centre of the ski network, and in summer a trail around four mountain lakes starts from the Col de Bretaye. The village sports centre has an all-season ice rink, and there is an 18-hole golf course with views of Mont Blanc. Villars has taken guests since the first summer-only hotel opened in 1856, and it hosts several expensive international boarding schools, so it is not a winter-only place.
Is Villars right for you?
- Best for
- Skiing families wanting a village base with a cogwheel train
- Not for you if
- You want guaranteed high snow, as the village sits at about 1,258 metres and Bretaye at 1,806 metres.
Near Villars
Gryon
A neighbouring municipality that is part of the same Villars-Gryon-Les Diablerets ski region.
Glacier 3000
Reached by PostBus from Les Diablerets to the Col du Pillon and then cable car, with year-round snow and the Peak Walk by Tissot suspension bridge at about 3,000 metres.
Aigle
Down in the valley, its 12th-century castle houses the local Wine Museum, and trains from Geneva Airport stop here for the bus up to Villars.
Chillon Castle
On the banks of Lake Geneva, with lake boat trips nearby, a day out from the mountain.
Getting to Villars
Fly to Geneva, which has easyJet and British Airways flights from many UK airports. The drive to Villars is about 61 miles, roughly an hour and 45 minutes. By public transport, take the train from Geneva Airport to Aigle, then the line 144 bus to Villars, which takes around two and a half hours.
When to go to Villars
Winter skiing centres on Bretaye at 1,806 metres, and Glacier 3000 offers skiing all year round. Summer brings hiking, via ferratas, biking trails, lakeside bathing and golf, and the four-lake trail starts from the Col de Bretaye. The ice rink in the sports centre runs through every season.
Villas in Villars
2-star property
Villars Soleil A27
Villars, Alpes Vaudoises, Switzerland
4
2
0
ParkingWashing MachineFridge+6 more
from£74
per night
4-star property
Rhodonite 33
Villars, Alpes Vaudoises, Switzerland
4
2
0
ParkingDishwasherFireplace+9 more
from£147
per night
3-star property
Chalet Sans Soucis
Villars, Alpes Vaudoises, Switzerland
6
3
0
BBQDishwasherParking+6 more
from£150
per night
3-star property
Le Miclivier B2
Villars, Alpes Vaudoises, Switzerland
8
4
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+8 more
from£256
per night
5-star property
3-star property
Marmousets 2
Villars, Alpes Vaudoises, Switzerland
6
3
0
ParkingDishwasherFireplace+9 more
from£159
per night
3-star property
4-Bedroom Home, Villars
Villars, Alpes Vaudoises, Switzerland
8
4
0
ParkingDishwasherFireplace+7 more
from£212
per night
3-star property
Athena 6
Villars, Alpes Vaudoises, Switzerland
3
1
0
DishwasherTerraceFridge+5 more
from£74
per night
4-star property
Schuss 23
Villars, Alpes Vaudoises, Switzerland
4
2
0
ParkingDishwasherMicrowave+8 more
from£107
per night
3-star property
4-star property
3-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Villars
Villars, Alpes Vaudoises, Switzerland
4
1
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+9 more
3-star property
Grand Hôtel A18
Villars, Alpes Vaudoises, Switzerland
5
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+8 more
from£136
per night
3-star property
Le Miclivier B1
Villars, Alpes Vaudoises, Switzerland
8
4
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+10 more
from£201
per night
3-star property
3-star property
Ambassadeur 3
Villars, Alpes Vaudoises, Switzerland
5
2
0
ParkingDishwasherSauna+6 more
from£123
per night
3-star property
Résidence Bristol 12b
Villars, Alpes Vaudoises, Switzerland
2
1
0
ParkingWashing MachineFridge+5 more
from£59
per night
3-star property
Résidence Bristol 4
Villars, Alpes Vaudoises, Switzerland
6
3
0
ParkingDishwasherFireplace+8 more
3-star property
Résidence Le Bristol 14
Villars, Alpes Vaudoises, Switzerland
4
2
0
ParkingDishwasherMicrowave+9 more
from£122
per night
3-star property
5-Bedroom Home, Villars
Villars, Alpes Vaudoises, Switzerland
10
5
0
ParkingDishwasherMicrowave+8 more
from£312
per night
3-star property
Villars Soleil B15
Villars, Alpes Vaudoises, Switzerland
4
2
0
ParkingDishwasherFireplace+7 more
from£86
per night
4-star property
Jade 22
Villars, Alpes Vaudoises, Switzerland
4
2
0
ParkingDishwasherFireplace+9 more
from£145
per night
3-star property
3-star property
La Haute Cîme 16
Villars, Alpes Vaudoises, Switzerland
6
3
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+7 more
from£144
per nightVillars villa holidays: questions answered
Is Villars good for families?
Yes, especially for skiers. The Villars-Gryon-Les Diablerets network is on the doorstep, and the village sports centre has an all-season ice rink. Homes here are mostly small, sleeping about four.
How do you get from Geneva airport to Villars?
By car it is about 61 miles and roughly an hour and 45 minutes. By public transport, take the train from Geneva Airport to Aigle and then the line 144 bus to Villars, which takes about two and a half hours.
Can you ski in Villars?
Yes. Villars is part of a ski network with Gryon, Les Diablerets and Glacier 3000, centred on Bretaye at 1,806 metres, reached by the BVB cogwheel train. Snow depends on the winter, as the village sits at about 1,258 metres.
What is there to do in Villars in summer?
Hiking, via ferratas, biking trails, lakeside bathing and an 18-hole golf course. A trail around four mountain lakes starts at the Col de Bretaye, reached by train, and Glacier 3000 can be reached by cable car.
Villars or Gryon for a ski holiday?
Villars has the sports centre with its all-season ice rink and the 18-hole golf course. Gryon borders it and shares the same ski network, so whichever you stay in, the same slopes are within reach.
Nearby towns to Villars
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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