Villars-Gryon – A day between heaven and earth

The day belongs to those who get up early. If you want to enjoy the pleasures of the slopes, you’ll be among the first to get in the skip. The ski area is vast: 125 km of runs between 1300 and 3000 m make up the Villars-Gryon-Diablerets-Glacier 3000 ski area. And if you want to extend your route, you can link up with the Gstaad Mountain Rides areas. With over 400 km of slopes, white gold is available for the whole family.

Time for a break. Well-deserved! A dilemma arises: which of the 17 high-altitude restaurants – including 10 between Villars and Gryon – will you choose for your meal? Local recipes and breathtaking views… Enjoy the moment, in a bath of snow and sunshine.

Villars-Gryon reveals its many facets. Solo, with friends or family, the resort promises to offer its guests a multitude of activities. Tobogganing in Villars, 1500 m long and 200 m vertical drop, with train access to the Col de Soud? Or how about an hour’s relaxation at the tele-bob in Frience, near Gryon? Tennis, ice-skating, bowling or cinema are good alternative options in case of bad weather…

You feel as if you’re roaming the wilds of the Far North… and yet you’re still in Gryon. Pulled by a team of sled dogs, you glide through the superb surrounding countryside. You’ll have to learn how to steer the dogs, master the speed and balance of the sled. An unforgettable experience in the footsteps of the heroes of Jack London’s novels.

Back to Villars-sur-Ollon and your final destination for the day, the Chalet RoyAlp Hotel & Spa. Luxury, calm and voluptuousness guaranteed in this authentic five-star hotel. Start with gourmet seasonal cuisine in one of the hotel’s two restaurants, and continue with a night in one of the sumptuous rooms overlooking the Alps. A fairy-tale setting that promises many happy memories.

And if you happen to be passing by… … on February 6 and 7, 2016, don’t miss the breathtaking spectacle of the Transalp vaudoise. This sled dog race in Gryon is reserved exclusively for purebreds. A unique opportunity to admire and approach Siberian Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes, Greenlanders, Samoyeds or Canadian Inuit dogs.

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