Villars-Gryon-Diablerets lies in the Vaud Alps and is a mid-sized ski area: 125 kilometres of piste served by 24 lifts.
The area runs from 1113 to 2120 metres above sea level, giving around 1,007 metres of vertical. The lower slopes depend on snowmaking in mild winters.
The season usually runs Dec – April.
There is a snow park, an adult day pass costs CHF 65.
Of note: Link towards Glacier 3000
Pistes by difficulty
- Leicht (blau)75 km60%
- Mittel (rot)46 km37%
- Schwer (schwarz)4 km3%
Distribution calculated from OpenStreetMap and applied to the 125 official kilometres of piste. An approximation, not a figure from the lift company.
Snow report
Not currentThis reading is 47 days old and is not being updated automatically at the moment. Current figures are available from the SLF and from the resort itself.
Source: SLF / WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research. A single measuring station, not the resort’s official piste report.
Piste map, map & webcams
Interactive piste map
Every piste and lift colour-coded by difficulty, zoomable, built on OpenStreetMap. Community-maintained data; where it differs, the official piste map next to it is authoritative.
Open on OpenSkiMap →Official piste map
The lift company’s drawn piste map, plus lift status and tickets.
villars-diablerets.ch →Webcams
Live images from the mountain on the resort’s official site, usually several locations.
View webcams →Piste maps and webcam images belong to the lift companies and are protected by copyright. That is why we link directly to the original instead of copying it.
Getting there by public transport
Destination stop: Villars-sur-Ollon, gare. Fastest connection on a Saturday morning in the currently published timetable, from the open Swiss timetable interface, retrieved 10 August 2026. A guide value, not a timetable: the real journey time depends on when you leave and what you connect to, and winter-only bus services are not yet included.
Frequently asked about Villars-Gryon-Diablerets
How high is Villars-Gryon-Diablerets?
The ski area runs from 1,113 to 2,120 metres above sea level, a vertical range of 1,007 metres. For snow reliability the lower figure matters more: that is where the snow disappears first, and where a mild December is felt before it is felt at the top.
How many kilometres of piste does Villars-Gryon-Diablerets have?
125 kilometres on 24 lifts, according to the operator. There is no binding standard for measuring piste kilometres, so the figure is comparable between resorts only to a point. The lift count says at least as much about how big a place feels.
What does a day pass at Villars-Gryon-Diablerets cost?
CHF 65 for an adult day pass at the standard rate, as of summer 2026. Booked early it is often less; on a peak Saturday it is not.
When does Villars-Gryon-Diablerets open?
The usual season window is Dec – April. For winter 2026/27 the resort has announced 4 December 2026 as its starting date (Winterbetrieb). Every announced date depends on enough snow and cold.
How do I get to Villars-Gryon-Diablerets by train?
The destination stop is Villars-sur-Ollon, gare. From Zürich HB the fastest connection on a Saturday morning takes 3 h 21, changing 4 times; from Bern 2 h 19. A guide value, not a timetable.
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Villars-Gryon-Diablerets is one of 5 ski areas in the canton of Vaud, and it is quickest reached from Geneva by train, in 2 h 15.
Nearby ski areas
Distances are straight-line, not driving time. In the Alps a ridge between two valleys can turn 12 km into a two-hour drive.
Key figures
- Region
- Vaud
- Season
- Dec – April
- Kilometres of piste
- 125 km
- Elevation
- 1113 to 2120 m (1,007 m of vertical)
- Lifts
- 24
- Adult day pass
- around CHF 65 (guide value)
- Summer skiing
- no
- Glacier
- no
- Snow park
- rated 5/10
- Coordinates
- 46.298, 7.057
- Official website
- villars-diablerets.ch
All values are guide figures still being verified. For day-to-day information, use the resort’s official website.