Great offer for skiers and non-skiers
In Villars-Gryon-Les Diablerets, there are also 53 km of cross-country ski routes, prepared for classic and skating techniques. Of these, 2.5 km can also be lit in the evening. Snowshoe hikers have about 40 kilometers of routes on 7 different routes through forests and fields - whether as a leisurely stroll or a sporty tour. Even ski hikers get their money's worth in the ski area. Numerous tours to the peaks are offered by experienced mountain guides. Along the cross-country skiing and hiking trails there are numerous huts and mountain restaurants where hikers or cross-country skiers can take a break and get new strength with local and international dishes.
Fans of telemarking and snowboarding will also be thrilled in Villars-Gryon. The ski area has 4 snow parks with 3 quarterpipes. For sledders there is a 2 km long piste in Villars over 200 vertical meters difference, accessible by train. The more adventurous can also try the sledge route in the neighboring Les Diablerets. Over a length of 7.2 km and over 560 m difference in altitude, this route promises intense and unforgettable toboggan fun. The Villars sports center offers many activities in summer and winter: tennis in the hall, ice skating, ice hockey, squash, fitness, swimming in the indoor pool with children's pool.
A quality seal for family-friendliness
Villars-Gryon has been awarded the Swiss "Families Welcome" seal of quality, making it the ideal destination for families. In Villars-Gryon, more than half of the pistes are designed for beginners and intermediate skiers. So it's a ski area where kids and skiers can feel comfortable learning and perfecting. The ski area of Les Diablerets, with the exception of the difficult piste Combe d'Audon in the area of the Glacier 3000 and the red pistes of Meillerets, is also very suitable for beginners and advanced skiers. In addition, attractive ski pass prices for families apply throughout the entire ski area: children under the age of 9 can ski for free.
In the valley station of Villars, a free ski kindergarten has been set up for the novice skiers. Although it is free, the practice area is equipped with all the necessary equipment for beginners to feel comfortable: 2 conveyor belts, 1 drag lift, 1 snow carousel and 1 rope lift. The motto "Free for Kids" also applies in the other two stations Gryon and Les Diablerets. Conclusion: In the entire ski area Villars-Gryon-Diablerets, the young ski beginners and their families are always welcome.
