Villars-sur-Ollon FAQ
Answers to 31 common questions about skiing in Villars-sur-Ollon, from snow and lifts to transfers and prices, all from our data.
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- Piste network
- 79 km49.0 mi
- Lifts
- 31
- Top elevation
- 2,096 m6,880 ft
- Ski area
- Villars-Gryon-Les Diablerets
Every question about Villars-sur-Ollon
Frequently asked questions
How far is Villars-sur-Ollon from Geneva airport?
Geneva is about 90 minutes by road from Villars-sur-Ollon (72.9 km).
How high is Villars-sur-Ollon?
The highest lift-served point is 2,096 m, with the village at 1,253 m, a vertical of 971 m.
How many km of pistes does Villars-sur-Ollon have?
Villars-sur-Ollon has 78.8 km of marked pistes across 42 runs, measured from OpenStreetMap geometry.
How many lifts does Villars-sur-Ollon have?
31 lifts (3 gondolas or cable cars, 8 chairlifts and 16 drag lifts).
Which ski area is Villars-sur-Ollon in?
Villars-sur-Ollon is part of Villars-Gryon-Les Diablerets.
Can you get to Villars-sur-Ollon by train?
Yes — the station is Villars-sur-Ollon.
Is Villars-sur-Ollon good for beginners?
Villars-sur-Ollon scores 7.9/10 for beginners; 0% of its piste km is green and we list 0 ski schools.
Is Villars-sur-Ollon good for families?
Villars-sur-Ollon scores 6.1/10 for families, with 1 childcare provider listed and 60% of its pistes green or blue.
How much snow is there in Villars-sur-Ollon right now?
0 cm at the base and 0 cm at the top. These depths are modelled from Open-Meteo, not measured by the resort.
How snow-sure is Villars-sur-Ollon?
Villars-sur-Ollon scores 1.7/10 for snow reliability.
Does Villars-sur-Ollon have glacier skiing?
No — Villars-sur-Ollon has no glacier skiing in the area we map.
Which ski resorts are near Villars-sur-Ollon?
The closest resorts we cover are Avoriaz, Verbier and Morzine.
How deep is the snow at the top of Villars-sur-Ollon compared with the base?
0 cm at the top and 0 cm at the base, modelled from Open-Meteo rather than measured by the resort.
Is it snowing in Villars-sur-Ollon now?
0 cm has fallen in the last 24 hours.
How many runs of each colour does Villars-sur-Ollon have?
0 green, 22 blue, 15 red and 3 black, 42 in total.
What is the longest run in Villars-sur-Ollon?
The longest single marked run we measure is 6.7 km.
Where can I download the Villars-sur-Ollon piste map?
The resort publishes the current map itself; the link on this page goes straight to it, and the lift and piste tables below are generated from OpenStreetMap.
What kinds of lift does Villars-sur-Ollon have?
3 gondolas or cable cars, 8 chairlifts, 16 drag lifts and 4 magic carpets.
How many lifts does Villars-sur-Ollon run?
31 lifts serve 42 marked runs.
What is the uphill capacity in Villars-sur-Ollon?
About 31,550 skiers an hour, summed from the lifts we hold capacity figures for.
How many gondolas does Villars-sur-Ollon have?
3, plus 8 chairlifts.
Which airport is closest to Villars-sur-Ollon?
Geneva, about 90 minutes by road (72.9 km).
How long is the transfer from Geneva to Villars-sur-Ollon?
About 90 minutes by road over 72.9 km, routed by openrouteservice.
How long is the transfer from Bern to Villars-sur-Ollon?
About 98 minutes by road over 76.3 km, routed by openrouteservice.
How long is the transfer from Chambéry Aix les Bains to Villars-sur-Ollon?
About 142 minutes by road over 116.8 km, routed by openrouteservice.
Is there a railway station in Villars-sur-Ollon?
Yes — Villars-sur-Ollon.
Is there childcare in Villars-sur-Ollon?
1 childcare provider are listed in OpenStreetMap for Villars-sur-Ollon.
How many ski schools are there in Villars-sur-Ollon?
0.
How much of Villars-sur-Ollon is easy skiing?
60% of the piste km we measure is green or blue.
How high is the village in Villars-sur-Ollon?
1,253 m, with lifts to 2,096 m.
Are there magic carpets in Villars-sur-Ollon?
4 magic carpets are mapped in Villars-sur-Ollon.
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Data updated · Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Open-Meteo