Guidebook for Villars-sur-Ollon

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Guidebook for Villars-sur-Ollon

Food Scene

Friendly, good food, great decor, and run by local ladies. Two sections: the cheese section by the fireplace, and the traditional food section. Both are recommended. Two restaurants in one!
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Vieux Villars
16 Rte des Hôtels
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Friendly, good food, great decor, and run by local ladies. Two sections: the cheese section by the fireplace, and the traditional food section. Both are recommended. Two restaurants in one!
Our absolute favourite for lunch! The roestis are a specialty, and don't miss the tarte tatin or lemon tart! Also good place to have a hot chocolate late afternoon. Home made ice creams...my daughter's favourite is cinnamon, while my son loves the lemon meringue flavour. Early booking is essential!
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Col-de-Soud station
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Our absolute favourite for lunch! The roestis are a specialty, and don't miss the tarte tatin or lemon tart! Also good place to have a hot chocolate late afternoon. Home made ice creams...my daughter's favourite is cinnamon, while my son loves the lemon meringue flavour. Early booking is essential!
Friendly and good food
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Alchimiste
110 Av. Centrale
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Friendly and good food
When snow is covering the park, book skidoos for the whole family for a magical ride up to the Refuge and come back on sledges. Diner in an old chalet, raclette by the fireplace, but my favourite is the mushrooms plate and the hot red fruit for desert. In the summer, walk up and have a meal outside. Good value.
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Restaurant Refuge Solalex
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When snow is covering the park, book skidoos for the whole family for a magical ride up to the Refuge and come back on sledges. Diner in an old chalet, raclette by the fireplace, but my favourite is the mushrooms plate and the hot red fruit for desert. In the summer, walk up and have a meal outside. Good value.
Choice of several upmarket restaurants 2mn from our flat...just cross the railway line by taking the underground pass. If it takes you 15mn b/c you follow the road as our friends did...you missed the shortcut! There is a fondue/raclette place...great decor, but be ready to wear just a shirt/tee-shirt...it gets hot! An another restaurant has a well known chef. Third place for casual snacks, live music in the evening, good spot for a drink, day or evening.
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Chalet RoyAlp Hôtel & Spa
23 Les Roches-Grises
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Choice of several upmarket restaurants 2mn from our flat...just cross the railway line by taking the underground pass. If it takes you 15mn b/c you follow the road as our friends did...you missed the shortcut! There is a fondue/raclette place...great decor, but be ready to wear just a shirt/tee-shirt...it gets hot! An another restaurant has a well known chef. Third place for casual snacks, live music in the evening, good spot for a drink, day or evening.
Open in the summer only. Charming traditional village...no electricity...the real thing, candles and oil lamps. Cheese dishes, but not only...I leave it to you to discover. The area is spectacular.
Refuge de Taveyanne
Route de Taveyanne
Open in the summer only. Charming traditional village...no electricity...the real thing, candles and oil lamps. Cheese dishes, but not only...I leave it to you to discover. The area is spectacular.
Great spot for lunch during winter. Make sure to order the apple tart with cinnamon
La Verneyre
Route du Col de la Croix
Great spot for lunch during winter. Make sure to order the apple tart with cinnamon
VillarsMountainLodge
36 Rte des Hôtels

Shopping

This is where we rent our skis. A family company, you can trust the quality of the equipment
Dätwyler Sports
146 Av. Centrale
This is where we rent our skis. A family company, you can trust the quality of the equipment

Essentials

Our favourite supermarket. I also recommend the "Laiterie" next to it (where the cow is!). Great place for homemade yoghurts, milk and butter, cheese for raclette and fondue.
L'Epicerie MP Sa
99 Av. Centrale
Our favourite supermarket. I also recommend the "Laiterie" next to it (where the cow is!). Great place for homemade yoghurts, milk and butter, cheese for raclette and fondue.
Local supermarket
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Coop Supermarché Villars-sur-Ollon
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Local supermarket

Drinks & Nightlife

A fun night out
Bowling Sports Bar
8 Route du Village
A fun night out
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Moon Boot Lounge
105 Av. Centrale
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Because Brett is so charming..but now he is married! Best mulled wine in the area. Live music some times. Great place to meet everyone, locals and holiday makers. Not in Gryon as the map shows...in VILLARS, across the main train station
Le Petit Chalet
Because Brett is so charming..but now he is married! Best mulled wine in the area. Live music some times. Great place to meet everyone, locals and holiday makers. Not in Gryon as the map shows...in VILLARS, across the main train station

Getting Around

Taxi
AAA ABA & BIG ZORRO Taxi
133 Av. Centrale
Taxi

Entertainment & Activities

Any questions you might have for the area. In the same office, you will find the ski school.
Office du Tourisme
Any questions you might have for the area. In the same office, you will find the ski school.
Natural hot springs, sauna, wellbeing room with fireplace, 35mn from Villars. Great spot. Check the website for times and minimum age.
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Lavey溫泉浴場
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Natural hot springs, sauna, wellbeing room with fireplace, 35mn from Villars. Great spot. Check the website for times and minimum age.
July every year. Only 35mn away!
Festival de musique classique Montreux-Vevey
July every year. Only 35mn away!
This wellness centre just opened recently, a great addition to Villars. Two swimming pools, large outdoor jacuzzi with great views, sauna, massages... Great outside toboggan for kids in the summer!
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Les Bains de Villars
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This wellness centre just opened recently, a great addition to Villars. Two swimming pools, large outdoor jacuzzi with great views, sauna, massages... Great outside toboggan for kids in the summer!
My Ski school recommendation (the reds!)
School Swiss Ski De Villars / Villars Swiss Ski School
140 Av. Centrale
My Ski school recommendation (the reds!)

Parks & Nature

Great walking area, mountain river...
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Solalex
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Great walking area, mountain river...
Take the train or walk up to discover this beautiful spot (there is a picture of it among my photos). Friendly restaurant. Suggestion for the summer: take the train, walk the 15mn down from Bretaye and have breakfast there...heavenly romantic! In the winter, the restaurant is open, but not my favourite.
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Lac des Chavonnes
Lac des Chavonnes
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Take the train or walk up to discover this beautiful spot (there is a picture of it among my photos). Friendly restaurant. Suggestion for the summer: take the train, walk the 15mn down from Bretaye and have breakfast there...heavenly romantic! In the winter, the restaurant is open, but not my favourite.
Ski there when there is no snow anywhere else, and/or ski there from Villars as well, worth going but leave early in the morning to take advantage of the place. Walk there in the summer...spectacular views (included in my photos).
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冰川3000
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Ski there when there is no snow anywhere else, and/or ski there from Villars as well, worth going but leave early in the morning to take advantage of the place. Walk there in the summer...spectacular views (included in my photos).