The open pool at Villeneuve on the banks of Lac Leman is a great spot for all the family and a well kept secret amongst the locals. The backdrop of the mountains towering above makes for a truly magnificent setting.  There are diving boards into the fresh water lake, a small beach, cafe,...

If you are in Villars next week don’t miss the 2nd Villars-Gryon Official Jumping Competition from 5th – 15th July.  This is a really colourful and exhilarating show with lots of festivities and entertainment for all ages. Located in the lower car park of the telecabine in Villars.

Don’t miss out on the fun Vaud wine tasting week end on 26th / 27th May. We recommend you head to Ollon and for only CHF 15 you can try wine from over 300 caves! There is free transport and you are even given a glass to wear in a bag around your neck! Very quaint and highly recommended...

The ski season officially ended in Villars last week (15th April) despite the vast amount of snow still on the pistes.  All lifts are now closed but there is still some incredible skiing to be had on the glacier which remains open.  While we wait for summer to arrive and the snow to melt,...

The snow fell on Easter Saturday and we ended skiing back in lovely Spring snow.  The children kept entertained over lunch by having one enormous snowball fight!

Up to 14cm of fresh spring snow is forecast to fall at 1660 metres on Sunday evening / Monday morning and then the sun is due to come out again.  Whenever they have forecast snow this season there has always been more than expected ….. watch this space !