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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.
Located in the heart of Domaine de la Residence with wonderful views is this 2 bedroom apartment in a traditional chalet of six apartments.
Le Tic-Tac is a stunning 3 bedroom chalet arranged over two floors, not far from the centre of Gryon.
This beautiful first floor, 2 bedroom apartment has a fantastic central location, and wonderful south-west facing views of the Alps.
Myrtes 3 is a 2 double bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment located in the heart of Domaine de la Residence with wonderful views over the Alps.
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 ground floor, 3 bedroom apartment is south-west facing with a large balcony and finished to a very high quality. It is situated just above the centre of the resort of Villars.
This lovely second floor, 3 bedroom apartment has a large wrap around south-facing balcony. The chalet is in the Roche Grise area near the new 5* Royalp Hotel and Spa.
This first floor, 3 bedroom apartment has a separate kitchen, spacious open-plan living and dining area, bathroom, balcony, storage area and garage.
These 3 and 4 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.
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.
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 4 bedroom chalet was built in 1965 on a plot of 1,159m2 and is in sound condition. It is in "La Domaine de la Residence" the premier address in Villars.
This pretty 2 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.
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.
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.
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.
The Hotel L'Ecuriel 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.
This 4 bedroom duplex 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.
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.
