Exciting & Varied
activities right on your doorstep
Villars’ unique position in the heart of the Swiss Alps means that whatever time of year you book your Swiss vacation rental, you are always within easy reach of a huge array of exciting and varied activities right on your doorstep.
Day Excursions from Villars
There is such a vast choice of exciting day trips / excursions to take when staying in Villars depending on how adventurous you are feeling. Here are a few ideas to whet your appetite.
- Jungfraujoch - the 'top' of Europe and Europe's highest altitude railway station
- Matterhorn - the most recognized mountain in the Swiss Alps
- Chamonix - one of the most famous mountain villages at the base of Mont Blanc with some excellent skiing opportunities including the famous Vallee Blanche and the 'Haute Route'. 1 hr 20 minutes drive from Villars.
- Verbier - ski the 'Mont Fort' and 'Tortin'. Only 1 hrs drive away to the telecabine at 'La Chable'
- Geneva - a small international metropolis with great shopping and sights on the lake.
- Glacier 3000 - year round skiing and only 50 minutes drive or ski away!
- Servion Zoo - open all year round.
- The Alpine Marecottes Zoo - see Chamonix, ibex, lynx, bears and eagles.
- Berne - the country's capital city with stunning medieval architecture.