Villars - Gryon Ski Resort Guide
Villars - Gryon, Switzerland
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| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
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| Total Piste Length | 100km |
| Highest Lift | 2,100m |
| Resort Height | 1,250m |
| Nearest Airports | Sion and Geneva |
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Villars - Gryon
The ski area of Villars - Gryon is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,250m, with 100km of marked runs.
Summary
Villars - Gryon is part of the Alpes Vaudoises ski area with access to 220km of downhill skiing, with 121 marked pistes, served by a total of 54 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Villars - Gryon itself (100km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Alpes Vaudoises ski resorts of Les Diablerets and Leysin. Villars - Gryon is directly linked by Ski Lift to the ski areas of Anzère.
With ski lifts as high as 2,100m, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Villars - Gryon offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Villars - Gryon.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Villars - Gryon is 5km long and the most difficult run is the 'Bouquetins'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Villars - Gryon?
The next notable snow forecast is 7cm, expected on 19 December, with around 67cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Ski Area Stats
Villars - Gryon Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 8 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 46 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 28 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 100km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 44km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 16 | |
Alpes Vaudoises Ski Area
| Pistes Number of runs | 121 | |
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| Downhill Total Length | 220km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 54 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Villars - Gryon Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,100m |
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| Resort Altitude (Villars - Gryon) | 1,250m |
| Lowest Piste | 1,200m |
| Max Vertical | 900m |
Ski Slope Aspects
SE, S
Villars - Gryon has ski slopes facing south (for sunny skiing).
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Villars - Gryon
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Villars - Gryon Ski Schools and Villars - Gryon Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Villars - Gryon?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Villars - Gryon is Sion, 60 minutes drive away.
Geneva, Basel, Berne, Annecy, Chambery, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Zurich, Friedrichshafen and Turin Caselle airports are all within three hours drive.
Sion is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 16 ski lifts are able to uplift 38,300 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 26km of ski runs, with 13 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Villars - Gryon open?
Opened (since 7 December 2024).
Closes : 14 April 2025.
Usual opening is late December, and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
