Summer skiing normally opens in June and goes through till late July opening again for winter skiing at the beginning of October if there is enough snow.

The Resort lies at 1300m (4,264ft) and the skiing rises to 3000m (9,840ft) on the glacier. The Global Ski Guide describes Villars as "A charming resort with a good atmosphere in lovely wooded countryside; good interlinked lift system. Plenty of non-skiing activities." If you choose the package with the General Ski Pass, it will cover you for all the lifts, including the glacier and the whole Super-Gstaad region with 550kms of pistes.

Villars offers a great variety of very picturesque skiing, enjoyable and varied - with up to 550kms to choose from. The pistes are accessed by the mountain railway or gondola (no drag lift to start your day off!). Great off-piste complements this famous area.

Pretty and chic with village atmosphere. Sunny resort with glacier skiing even in summer at Les Diablerets. Good shopping. Easy access from Geneva 1¼ hours by road. Possible weekend dash from the U.K. Winner of the Swiss "Family Welcome" award.