Extraordinary Experiences
As a licensed drone pilot with a deep passion for the Swiss Alps, Olivier excels at capturing mesmerizing footage from above, showcasing the stunning landscapes and thrilling adventures that await. In this video, watch as two professional skiers from the Villars Ski School carve through untouched powder in Villars-sur-Ollon, demonstrating just a glimpse of the bespoke experiences Olivier can arrange. His extensive knowledge of the Alps and its communities enables him to tailor unique, unexpected moments perfectly suited to every guest’s desires. With Olivier, expect nothing less than remarkable.
Exclusive Experiences by Swiss Alpine Escapes
A special menu for a special occasion? Our Chef Victor knows how to get the final touch to your culinary experience.
Trio of Asparagus, followed by a quarter of lamb. An amuse bouche and a seasonal dessert. All in the comfort of Balthazar The Loft, enjoying your personal private chef for the evening!
If you desire to learn a few tips and tricks from our top chef, you won't be disappointed and can be hands on next to the chef.
A special menu for a special occasion? Our Chef Victor knows how to get the final touch to your culinary experience.
Culinary Experience
With your party, enjoy the experience of a private chef preparing a 4-course dinner directly in the comfort of your home away from home. More than watching the chef prepare it for you, get involved, learn new tips and techniques to impress your friends next time you entertain them.
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Wondering what the menu might look like? Download a sample!
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We tailor each culinary experience for our guests, taking into account the preferences of you and your party, to your budget.
Golf Villars is just a few kilometres from the center of Villars, on the famous journey to Col-de-la-Croix.
With your private pro experience, a dedicated tee time followed by drinks and your 3-course menu at the Club House, your golfing experience will leave you memories of your stay in Villars!
Golf Villars is just a few kilometres from the center of Villars, on the famous journey to Col-de-la-Croix.
Golfing Experience
Looking to practice your swing in the most incredible mountain venue? Villars and its 18-holes acclaimed golf course welcomes you and your party for an exclusively designed experience.
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You will be transferred from the Loft to the Clubhouse, welcomed by your pro for the day. After a short warm up, your pro works on your preparation before the tee time, gives you the secrets of the course and ensures you are set to go.
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At the end of your parcours, join the chef and his brigade for a 3-course menu and drinks at the Clubhouse.
Tailored Experiences by Swiss Alpine Escapes
Following 20 years in the experience domain across both startup and corporate worlds, Fiona and Olivier can leverage their background and see themselves as "Experience Creators", able to listen to our guests and their wishes, and transform those into memorable times. That's our DNA at Villars Luxury and why we believe that our guests will choose Villars as their next destination.
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Fiona and Olivier have already created experiences across a range of activities, from mountain carting at Roc d'Orsay, helicopter flights to the most secluded refuge, to handicapped ski opportunities and so much more. There are no limits to what experiences can be, as soon as it creates an emotion, a memory. Let us chat and listen to your wishes, and prepare a tailored programme just for you.
Things to do in Villars
Winter
The skiing area of Villars incorporates the two smaller areas of Villars/Bretaye and Gryon and is also linked via the route over Le Meilleret with the Les Diablerets skiing area, including a glacier skiing area at 3000 m. Altogether, this creates a skiing arena with 44 lifts and 125 km of ski slopes.
In addition there are three snowparks, a snow kindergarten, 44 km of cross-country skiing trails, sledging runs and numerous winter walking routes – not to mention a lively après-ski scene. Those in need of relaxation can visit the amenities and wellness centres at the thermal baths in Lavey.
4 Seasons
Enjoy all the fun and thrills of an alpine holiday in every season! The mountains are alive all year round with the many recreational, sporting and cultural activities on offer. Explore the Vaud Alps 365 days a year!
Summer
In summer the main activities are hiking, mountain biking and golf. You can choose from over 300 km of signposted footpaths and 150 km of mountain bike routes. One enjoyable tour leads up to the mountain lakes of Lac de Chavonnes, Lac de Bretaye and Lac Noir. Visitors can look forward to gastronomic walking tours and treasure hunts.
A beautifully scenic 18-hole golf course located at 1600 m allows you to play golf in the heart of the mountains, with views of Mont Blanc. Other sporting activities include an educational woodland walk with a picnic hut, Nordic walking trails, a sport centre with ice rink, swimming pool and climbing walls and a via ferrata (fixed-cable climb).
There are exciting theme parks and places for excursions just nearby: AquaParc and Swiss Vapeur Parc in Bouveret, the adventure park in Aigle (rope park), the adventure maze in Evionnaz, the working salt mine in Bex, "Fun Planet" near Villeneuve, the delightful Montreux with the castle of Chillon and swimming or water sports on Lake Geneva.