Villars Petit Chamossaire
Le Meilleret
Bretaye
Glacier3000
Gryon Les Chaux
Les Mazots
Chaux Ronde
Swiss Ski School Villars
Villars > Bretaye
From April 13th to June 26th, 2026
–> Daily: departures every hour between 9.00 am and 1.00 pm, then between 2.30 pm and 5.30 pm
From June 27th to August 30th, 2026
–> Daily: first departure at 8.05 am, then every 30 minutes between 9.00 am and 6.00 pm
–> Special evening trains on Fridays and Saturdays (except August st): departures at 7.05 pm and 10.05 pm
From August 31th to December 12th 2026
–> Every day: departures every hour between 9.00 am and 1.00 pm, then between 2.30 pm and 5.30 pm
–> Saturdays and Sundays in September: first departure at 8.05 am, then every 30 minutes between 9.00 am and 6.00 pm
–> Special evening trains on Fridays and Saturdays (in September): departures at 7.05 pm and 10.05 pm
Bretaye > Villars
From April 13th to June 26th, 2026
–> Daily: departures every hour between 9.25 am and 1.25 pm, then between 2.55 pm and 5.55 pm
From June 27th to August 30th, 2026
–> Daily: first departure at 8.30 am, then every 30 minutes between 9.25 am and 6.25 pm
–> Special evening trains on Fridays and Saturdays (except August st): departures at 7.30 pm and 10.30 pm
From August 31th to December 12th, 2026
–> Every day: departures every hour between 9.25 am and 1.25 pm, then between 2.55 pm and 5.55 pm
–> Saturdays and Sundays in September: first departure at 8.30 am, then every 30 minutes between 9.25 am and 6.25 pm
–> Special evening trains on Fridays and Saturdays (in September): departures at 7.30 pm and 10.30 pm
Journey time: 20 minutes.
These timetables are indicative and may vary. For more information, click on ‘Real-time timetables’
Roc D'Orsay gondola lift - Grand Chamossaire Chairlift
10:00 am
5.00 pm
From June 26th to October 25th, 2026
Golden Hours: The Roc d’Orsay gondola remains open until 21:30, weather permitting.
Diablerets gondola lift
10.00 am
5.00 pm
From June 26th to August 16th, 2026
Barboleuse Gondola lift
10:00am
5:00 pm
Weekends of June 6th–7th, 13th–14th, and 20th–21st, 2026
From June 26th to August 31st, 2026
Weekends of September 5th–6th, 12th–13th, and 19th–20th, 2026
From October 3rd to October 25th, 2026
How to find us
Meeting map legend:
Winter
Every day:
8am-6pm
(6:30 p.m. on weekends in HS)
Summer
Monday-Friday
(Saturday in HS)
8am-12pm | 1:30pm-5pm
Not reachable by car
Only in Winter
Every day:
8:30am-4:30pm
It’s highly recommended if you come during the end-of-year school vacations (December 19th, 2026 to January 10th, 2027) and the winter break (February 6th to 28th, 2027)
We are partners with all the shops in the village. See the list here.
– If you ski on the Palace beginners’ slope in the village, it’s free for everyone.
– If you ski at Bretaye, a ski pass is compulsory for anyone born in 2020 and before.
Children born in 2021 and later ski free of charge, but require a lift pass (CHF 5.-).
more information on the Télé-Villars-Gryon-Diablerets website
You must bring your own ski equipment (skis, poles and boots) or snowshoes, depending on the course you choose.
Poles are recommended from level 2 upwards (Blue King).
NO, each participant must have his/her own accident insurance.
Reservations can be cancelled or changed free of charge up to 7 days before the start of the course.
For any changes or cancellations during the week prior to the course, but no later than 48 hours before the course, the customer must pay an administration fee of CHF 30.
For any modification or cancellation within 48 hours of the course, the customer must pay 100% of the amount due.
We recommend that you take out “Cours Protect” cancellation insurance, available when you purchase your ski lessons (below).
– For lessons in Villars (piste du Palace, behind the station):
Private lessons: in front of the refreshment bar
Jardin des neiges group classes: in the nursery
Ski Junior group lessons: behind the station, at the bottom of the stairs, at the sign “Ski Juniors – Meeting point”.
– For lessons in Bretaye :
Private lessons: in front of the school office
Children’s group lessons from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.: at the Bretaye snow garden in front of the sign corresponding to the level on your card.
The group lessons for adults from 10 am to 12 pm: on the flat area of Bretaye, in front of the sign corresponding to the level indicated on your card.
Snowboard group lessons: “Meeting Point” snowboard sign
Competition and Freeride courses: meet at signpost 6 in front of the office
For beginners: train from Villars station every ¼ hour. For more experienced skiers: take the ski lift from Roc D’Orsay and ski down to Bretaye.
NO. Trust the instructor 😉
Lessons have to be paid upon booking.
This is not advisable. The pedagogy used is different for children and adults.
