Price includes
Drinks served by the glass and at the bar only: water, fruit juices and sodas, hot drinks and cocktails with and without alcohol, wines and local and international spirits.
A selection of sweet and savoury snacks.
Villars-sur-Ollon
SwitzerlandAlps
An unforgettable family holiday in this stunning 1920's palace
Situated in the Swiss Vaud Alps at an altitude of 1,300 m (4,265ft), this south-facing ski resort opens onto a magnificent panoramic horizon. Take advantage of skiing tuition for the whole family - children, teens and adults - with Alpine or crosscountry skiing lessons with top ski instructors, depending on age - not forgetting snowboarding, of course!
The 1920s hotel provides an elegantly stylish welcome, with its warm colour scheme and friendly atmosphere. The ideal base from which parents and children can enjoy exploring this exceptional environment, with a small rack railway* to take you up to the summits.
* at extra cost.
Bars
With supplement
Champagnes, VSOP and XO spirits, bottled and canned drinks are available from vending machines in some of our Resorts and/or at the Club Med® Boutique. Certain super-premium brands and bottled wines are also available à la carte in some of our restaurants and bars.
The Col de Soud
With majestic views of the Vaudoise Alps from the vibrant indoor space and outdoor terrace, time spent here during the day is a real morale booster. Sink into a comfy armchair come evening with a well-deserved apéritif after the challenge of the Alpine pistes.
The Altitude bar
Scaling the dizzyy heights of the Vaudoise mountains, the aptly named Bar d’Altitude in the Bouqetins restaurant is a great place for light lunch and drinks. With fabulous views over the slopes, it's the perfect way to break up an afternoon's skiing and recharge your batteries for the home run.
Restaurants
Each country has its own gastronomy, with sweet, savoury or spicy specialities. Discover a host of new flavours during your stay, and let your imagination lead the way, from breakfast through to dinner. Make the most of our Open Bar and Snacks formula.
The Chamossaire
Le Chamossaire has a magnificent dining room with a carved wooden ceiling and antique chandeliers, a generous and elegant source of light. Step back in time for breakfast, lunch and dinner, yet enjoy the best of contemporary cuisine from the international buffet.
The Pillon
With glass walls that flood the restaurant with light and showcase the fabulous mountain scenery, Le Pillon is an elegant and contemporary setting where you can enjoy the best of Swiss cuisine. Relax and enjoy waiter service and the warm and friendly atmosphere as you recount the day's adventures and plan tomorrow. Booking is essential, at Reception.
The Bouquetins
Le Bouquetin is a welcoming chalet-style restaurant for hungry skiers, but you can also get there by the mountain railway, which drops you just outside. Nestled in the heart of the Alps, enjoy good food with fabulous views. Open on certain days, check on site for details.
Accommodations
The Villars Palace is a 1920s building, its restaurant, lobby and theatre are listed buildings.
The hotel has a wide variety of rooms (215 in total), on six floors with lift, and a garden level.
Club
A comfortable and elegant Club or Family Club Room, on all floors of the hotel.
You might want to opt for a south-facing room.
| Surface: | 11 m² - 42 m² |
|---|---|
| Guests | 1 - 5 Persons |
Destination
Switzerland
Switzerland in brief
- Official name: Swiss or Helvetic Confederation, made up of 26 cantons
- Surface area: 41,285 sq km, including 1,289 sq km of lakes
- Capital: Berne
- Official languages: German, French, Italian and Romanche
- Currency: the Swiss Franc
Make the most of your stay at Villars sur Ollon to discover the natural beauty and fascinating culture of Switzerland.
In the heart of the Vaudoise Alps at 1,300 metres, the cosmopolitan resort of Villars sur Ollon has a magnificent view over the Dents du Midi and the Mont Blanc. The Club Med Resort is located:
- 15 km from Aigle, with its vines, its castle and railway station that gives access to the various Alpine resorts
- 20 minutes from the Col de Bretaye by the red train
- 15 km from the Bex salt mines, where you can see the various techniques used over the years, up to the present day
- leaving from Aigle, 45 minutes from the Diablerets and its Glacier, at 3,000 metres (the highest summit in the Vaudois Alps).
Health formalities
No particular precautions
Villars-sur-Ollon
Situated in the Swiss Vaud Alps at an altitude of 1,300 m (4,265ft), this south-facing ski resort opens onto a magnificent panoramic horizon. Take advantage of skiing tuition for the whole family - children, teens and adults - with Alpine or crosscountry skiing lessons with top ski instructors, depending on age - not forgetting snowboarding, of course!
The 1920s hotel provides an elegantly stylish welcome, with its warm colour scheme and friendly atmosphere. The ideal base from which parents and children can enjoy exploring this exceptional environment, with a small rack railway* to take you up to the summits.
* at extra cost.
- Staying in an elegant, 1920s luxury hotel
- Seeing your children discover the joys of snow sports
- Exploring the Swiss Alps on skis, snowboard or snow shoes
- Recharging your batteries with the après ski programme at Club Med Spa by PAYOT
Kids
With the benefit of over 40 years’ Club Med experience behind it, our Resort offers innovative clubs for children and teenagers:
Dedicated areas specifically designed for their needs, and equipment designed with a view to comfort and safety
G.O®s with a passion for their job(1)
Numerous activities for all ages: sport, creative activities and games for the different age groups
Opening hours that allow parents to make the most of their stay, and respect the children’s desires and sleeping patterns
For information: the children’s clubs are open all week, except Sunday.
(1)In France, G.O®s with a BAFA (State diploma for youth group leaders) or childcare qualification, depending on the age of the children; in other countries, an equivalent local diploma or relevant experience.
Age-specific clubs
on demand
Baby Club Med® (4 to 23 months)
A haven of happiness where your little ones spend the day in the capable hands of our specialist G.O®s.
The magic recipe for perfect balance means serenity for you, and respect of your children’s natural rhythms and needs. Walks, early learning activities and games help develop the children’s sense of movement, sound, colour, shape and texture.
Your children may have lunch with their G.O®s, it’s entirely up to you.
Nappies and baby milk are not provided by Baby Club Med®.
Places are limited, so we advise you to book early!
From 8.30 am to 5 pm, 6 days a week
on demand
Petit Club Med® (2 to 3 years)
To be sure your children’s holiday experience is as unique as yours, we’ve devised a Club Med tailored just for them!
Run by experienced G.O®s, Petit Club Med® proposes a host of different activities for all age groups – creative, artistic, active and fun.
The children explore and discover talents and friendships in an environment made to measure.
At Petit Club Med®, our G.O®s cater to their needs all day long, with a children’s lunch menu and specially devised evening activities.
Nappies and baby milk are not provided by Petit Club Med®.
Places are limited, so we advise you to book early!
From 8.30 am to 5 pm and from 7.30 pm to 9 pm, 6 days a week
included
Mini Club Med® (from 4 to 10 years)
We've thought of everything possible to ensure your children have a unique, adventure-packed holiday, with discovery, sports and activities for each age group:
Sport: with their ski school instructors, the children can discover the pleasures of skiing at their own pace
Making things: art and crafts
Expression: dancing, preparing shows, crazy signs
Play: group games and activities
Lunch and tea
Evening: after dinner with their friends, the children enjoy specially devised evening activities
From 8.30 am to 5 pm and from 7 pm to 9 pm, 6 days a week
included
Junior Club Med (11 to 17 years)
Teenagers can meet up and take part in the activities that interest them most, in the company of their G.O®:
Sports activities: Alpine skiing or snowboarding lessons or, during the school holidays, the Multi Snow Sports Programme
Artistic activities: dance, shows, crazy signs
Evenings: entertainment, films, shows
6 days out of 7
Hotel amenities and facilities for kids
Baby-sitting
Until 7 years
on demand
To enjoy a moment of total freedom, take advantage of the babysitting service.
For information: we provide a list of babysitting services on request. Club Med provides the contact but has no responsibility for the service provided.
Pyjamas Club®
From 4 months to 7 years
on demand
The Pyjamas Club® is a group babysitting service (no specific activities). It enables parents to leave their children with a team of experienced and qualified G.O®s in a dedicated area with all the necessary comforts (beds, couches, video area, etc).
Baby Restaurant
From 4 months to 3 years
included
The meals are devised by the team of specialist chefs at the Baby Restaurant, to satisfy babies' specific needs.
Restaurant located in the Baby Club Med®, open for lunch and dinner 6 days a week. Buffet specially prepared for infants with starters, meat, fish, vegetables, purées, soups, cheese and desserts. All the equipment necessary for preparing babies' meals (microwave, bottle warmer, blender). High chairs also available.
At the Baby Restaurant, the G.O®s are in charge of lunch, but parents can share it with their children if they wish. The restaurant is also open to babies who are not enrolled at Baby Club Med®.
Baby corner
From 4 to 23 months
included
This baby corner, located in the main restaurant, proposes sweet and savoury baby foods and the equipment necessary for preparing babies' meals.
Baby feeding and equipment room
Until 23 months
included
Open 24 hours a day, it provides all the equipment necessary for preparing babies' meals: mixer, steriliser (provided only on request), microwave, fridge, bottle warmer (systematically provided in the room for G.Ms® who have reserved a Baby Club Med® or Club Med Baby Welcome® service) and additional products such as mineral water, fruit and long-life milk (baby formula milk not provided).
Playground
included
The playgrounds independent of the children's club facilities are open to children accompanied by their parents.
Activities for kids
Baby Gym
From 4 months to 3 years
included
Babies explore movement - crawling, climbing and sliding - on fun circuits created especially for them.
Activity run by G.O®s, open to children enrolled at Baby Club Med® and Petit Club Med® only.
Baby Gym
From 4 months to 3 years
included
Babies explore movement - crawling, climbing and sliding - on fun circuits created especially for them.
Activity run by G.O®s, open to children enrolled at Baby Club Med® and Petit Club Med® only.
"Learning to ski and the pleasures of snow" course
From 3 to 3 years
on demand
This 5-day course, 3 hours a day, is proposed by Petit Club Med® for 3 year olds, in the Club Med Snow Garden.
The children are prepared in the Ski room by the Petit Club Med® G.O®s, who accompany them throughout the course
Lessons with ESF instructors
The children take their first official French skiing test and get a medal (Piou-Piou)
Inclusive of skiing equipment rental
To be booked as an addition to the Petit Club Med® service.
"Learning to ski and the pleasures of snow" course
From 3 to 3 years
on demand
This 5-day course, 3 hours a day, is proposed by Petit Club Med® for 3 year olds, in the Club Med Snow Garden.
The children are prepared in the Ski room by the Petit Club Med® G.O®s, who accompany them throughout the course
Lessons with ESF instructors
The children take their first official French skiing test and get a medal (Piou-Piou)
Inclusive of skiing equipment rental
To be booked as an addition to the Petit Club Med® service.
Teen Spa
From 11 to 17 years
on demand
Club Med Spa by PAYOT now proposes specific beauty treatments for teenagers (excluding massage**), at set times in the day, to introduce them to the World of Wellness. An experience to try on your own, with Mum or with your friends.
Reservations on site only.
** For information:
The term "massage" implies a superficial manipulation of the face or body, solely for aesthetic purposes, sometimes to ensure optimal penetration of a cosmetic product, or for comfort. The massage referred to is an external massage of the skin, with no medical or therapeutic aim. It may be done manually or with mechanical aids, exclusively by qualified, trained professionals.
Teen Spa
From 11 to 17 years
on demand
Club Med Spa by PAYOT now proposes specific beauty treatments for teenagers (excluding massage**), at set times in the day, to introduce them to the World of Wellness. An experience to try on your own, with Mum or with your friends.
Reservations on site only.
** For information:
The term "massage" implies a superficial manipulation of the face or body, solely for aesthetic purposes, sometimes to ensure optimal penetration of a cosmetic product, or for comfort. The massage referred to is an external massage of the skin, with no medical or therapeutic aim. It may be done manually or with mechanical aids, exclusively by qualified, trained professionals.
Activities
SPORTS
included
- Alpine skiing
- Snowboard
- Multi Snow Sports Programme
- Cardio-training room
- Aquadynamic
- Pilates
- Pilates
- Walks, snow shoe walks and Nordic walking
- Sled
- Sled
SPORTS
on demand
- Cross country skiing
Wellness
Wellness activities
The perfect combination of beauty and pleasure.
Rebalance body and mind thanks to treatments based on the combination of movement and beauty products.
Equipments
- Bathrobe on loan
- Duo treatment rooms for tandem treatments
- Individual and duo treatment rooms
- Sauna
- Turkish bath (steam room)
- Zen tea room
Relaxation
Package For Two 3 days
on demand
Age : adults only
A privileged break, a unique sensory journey for two (for two people in a duo treatment room).
5 treatments
1 "Gommage Sublimant" Body Scrub (30’)
1 "Hydratration Essentielle" Facial (50’)
1 "Total Lâcher Prise" Global Relaxing Body Massage (50’)
2 "Intense Musculaire" Back Massages (20’)
Beauty
Beauty Package 3 days
on demand
Age : adults only
All the expertise of PAYOT at the service of your beauty, from top to toe.
5 treatments
1 Subliming Body Scrub (30’)
1 Essential Facial (50’)
1 Beautiful Hands Treatment (50’)
1 Nail Polish Application (10’)
1 Light Legs Performance treatment (30’)
For Him
Opti-Male Package For Him 3 days
on demand
Age : adults only
Treatments
Energy
Recuperate from Skiing package - 5 days 5 days
on demand
Age : adults only
Treatments
Recuperate after Skiing package 2 days 2 days
on demand
Age : adults only
Treatments
Made to Measure
Customised Wellness package 2 hours 2 days
on demand
Age : adults only
Treatments
Customised Wellness package 4 hours 3 days
on demand
Age : adults only
Treatments
Customised Wellness package 6 hours 5 days
on demand
Age : adults only
Treatments
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What's included in your stay
Ski Pass & Classes
Children Clubs 4-17 y/o
Full-board Gourmet Cuisine
Bar & Snacking
Day & Night Entertainment
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