Skiing in Vaud

    Switzerland
    23 resorts

    Vaud is a ski destination in Switzerland, part of The Alps region, with 23 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 778m to 2,192m, giving a vertical range of 1,414m. Across the area there are 169km of prepared pistes. There are 287 runs in total - 173 easy, 83 intermediate, 27 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 110 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 4 gondolas and 16 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Villars/Gryon/Les Diablerets, Les Mosses, Leysin and La Robella. The ski season typically runs from November to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €78 on average.

    Ski Resorts in Vaud

    23 ski resorts in Vaud

    Vaud at a Glance

    Aggregate stats across 23 resorts

    Total Resorts

    23

    Total Piste km

    207 km

    Total Lifts

    113

    Elevation Range

    778–2,192 m

    Avg Day Pass

    €78

    Total Runs

    287

    Easy 169Intermediate 83Advanced 30

    Where to start in Vaud

    Top picks across 2 categories

    Best for beginners

    1. 1.Les MossesVery good
    2. 2.Saint-CergueVery good
    3. 3.Dent de Vaulion – Le MorezGood

    Top Resorts in Vaud

    Sorted by Piste km

    ResortPiste kmVert. Drop (m)Lifts
    Villars/Gryon/Les Diablerets10097032
    Les Mosses2649114
    Leysin2595513
    La Robella116511
    Rochers-de-Naye88906
    Dent de Vaulion – Le Morez73114
    L'Abbaye74234
    L'Orient52601
    Le Brassus53032
    Baulmes32141

    Showing top 10 of 23 resorts - browse all below

    Season Calendar - Vaud

    When each resort is open for skiing

    Oct
    Nov
    Dec
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Baulmes
    Chalet a Gobet
    Dent de Vaulion – Le Morez
    Froideville
    L'Abbaye
    La Martinaux
    La Robella
    La Trélasse
    Le Brassus
    Les Mosses
    Les Pléiades
    Les Prévondes
    Leysin
    Leysin (Les Mosses, La Lecherette)
    La Forclaz VD

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