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Villars-sur-Ollon
Spend 1–2 days in Villars-sur-Ollon for skiing or family-friendly mountain activities; longer only if you base here for a ski holiday.
Villars-sur-Ollon is a mid‑altitude ski resort in Vaud with a compact village centre, family‑friendly facilities and good links to Bex, Aigle and Montreux. Most attractions fit in a half‑day to full‑day schedule, so a short stay of 1–2 days is sufficient unless you plan an extended ski week.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CHF
- Best months
- Dec–Mar, Jun–Sep
- avoid Apr–May (limited snow), late July (high crowds)
- Airport
- GVA
- Nights
- 1–2
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Villars-sur-Ollon117 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Villars-sur-Ollon, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Swiss franc (CHF).Switzerland-wide
- SIM or eSIMSwisscom, Sunrise and Salt sell prepaid SIMs (ID needed); Swisscom covers the most mountain terrain.Switzerland-wide
- Tap waterTap and fountain water is excellent.Switzerland-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service included; round up or leave 5–10% for good service.Switzerland-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/J. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Switzerland-wide
- SafetyVillars is a safe Alpine village; typical mountain risks are weather changes and occasional icy paths—wear appropriate footwear.
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- RestroomsStation toilets cost CHF 1–2 (≈ US$2–3); restaurants and department stores are free for customers.Switzerland-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 144 ambulance · 118 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops close early on Saturday in small towns and all day Sunday, except stations and airports.Switzerland-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckGVA Geneva Airport (about 1 h 30 min by train via Aigle (check)).
- Getting aroundVillage is walkable; Bex‑Villars‑Bretaye railway (hourly, 40 min from Bex) and hourly bus from Aigle (35 min).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in caféCHF 4–6 (≈ US$5–8)
- Metro or bus rideBus Aigle‑VillarsCHF 8–12 (≈ US$10–15)
- Budget bedHotel Ecureuil double room, a night, per roomCHF 190 (≈ US$250)
- Mid-range bedHotel Ecureuil double room, a night, per roomCHF 240 (≈ US$300)
- High-end bedHotel Ecureuil double room, a night, per roomCHF 300 (≈ US$400)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CHF 80 (≈ US$100) · Mid CHF 130 (≈ US$170) · High CHF 200 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- GVA Geneva Airport (about 1 h 30 min by train via Aigle (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Best
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
Best
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Care*
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Nov
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Dec
Best
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Best: Jun, Aug–Sep, Dec–Mar. Mixed: Jul. Avoid: Apr–May. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Feb (5). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Villars-sur-Ollon: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
6 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
5 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
7 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
May
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
12 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
12 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Nov
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
7 rd
Dec
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Village is walkable; Bex‑Villars‑Bretaye railway (hourly, 40 min from Bex) and hourly bus from Aigle (35 min).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Gryon‑Les Diablerets ski area
goDoor to door: ≈ 1 h total
Take the BVB train 15 min to Bretaye, then gondola to Roc d’Orsay; linked lifts to Gryon and Les Diablerets
Day pass CHF 54 (adult) / CHF 36 (youth).
Montreux
goDoor to door: ≈ 45 min
Train Bex‑Montreux (via Bex) about 30 min, then bus or walk
Lake Geneva promenade and Chillon Castle reachable.
Aigle
goDoor to door: ≈ 45 min
Hourly bus 35 min from village
Connects to Swiss Federal Railways for further travel.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Ecureuil
Single CHF 135/150, double CHF 190/240 depending on season; central location.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- CHF 80–120 (≈ US$100–150) excl. bed
- Mid
- CHF 120–180 (≈ US$150–250) excl. bed
- High
- CHF 180 (≈ US$250)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel Ecureuil double room1 × 1 night × CHF 240 | CHF 240 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CHF 130 | CHF 260 |
| BVB round‑trip ticket (Bex‑Villars‑Bretaye)2 × CHF 30 · check | CHF 60 |
| Ski lift day pass (Gryon‑Les Diablerets)2 × CHF 54 · adult price; check | CHF 108 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × CHF 25 · check | CHF 50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CHF 72 |
| Trip total≈ CHF 395 per person per day, bed included | CHF 790≈ US$1,000 |
2026 estimate in CHF; flights and long‑distance rail excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in café | CHF 4–6 (≈ US$5–8) |
| Raclette plate | CHF 25–35 (≈ US$35–45) |
| Ski lift ticket (day) | CHF 54 (≈ US$70) (adult) |
| Bus Aigle‑Villars | CHF 8–12 (≈ US$10–15) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Winter ski lifts run only when snow is sufficient; check opening dates on the resort site.
- French is the main language; basic phrases help in restaurants and shops.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Ambulance
- 144
- Fire
- 118
- Rega Air Rescue
- 1414
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Emergency
- Police117
- Ambulance144
- Fire118
- Rega1414
Embassy
US consulate in Geneva; other nations have representation in Zurich or Bern.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- BVB Bex‑Villars‑Bretaye round‑trip: about CHF 30 (≈ US$40), 40 min each way (check)
- Bus Aigle‑Villars: CHF 10 (≈ US$13), 35 min (check)
Say or show
- Excusez‑moi — Excuse me / Sorry (exkuse mwa)
- Merci — Thank you (mehr-see)
- C’est combien ? — How much is it? (say kom-byan)
- Parlez‑vous anglais ? — Do you speak English? (parlay voo ahn-glay)
- Où est l’arrêt de bus ? — Where is the bus stop? (oo eh lar-reh duh boos)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Villars-sur-Ollon. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Mar, Jun–Sep · avoid Apr–May (limited snow), late July (high crowds) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add ski‑pass extras for multi‑day lift tickets.
- Include eSIM data plan (see /topics/esim-for-travel-how-it-works-and-how-to-set-it-up).
- Link to nearby resorts: Leysin, Château-d'Œx, Vevey.
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