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Summer activities

Alpe des Chaux

Hiking

A conventional or themed hike, to immerse yourself in the landscape and in nature – free to walk at your own pace with more than 300 km of waymarked paths to choose from. Or, if you prefer, accompanied by an experienced guide who, with their knowledge, anecdotes and stories, can offer a whole new dimension to your outing.

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Mountain biking

130km of waymarked trails with varying levels of difficulty. Whether you are a beginner or well-grounded in the discipline, hop onto your mountain bike and take advantage of the ski lifts to enjoy a high altitude ride or race down the slopes to the plain below!

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Tennis

Enjoy an unusual game of tennis at an altitude of 1500 metres with the Grand Muveran as a backdrop! And if it looks like rain, there’s always the Villars Sports Centre indoor courts.

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Frience farm

Visit the cheese-making dairy with cheese tasting / afternoon tea. An authentic experience.

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Play area

A slide, swing and roundabout provide hours of open air fun for the little ones!

Paragliding

Take to the air and explore realms not accessible on foot. Take a trial tandem flight and fulfil your dream of flying in complete safety. Next, go on a course and why not opt for a full training package? Who knows where the wind will carry you!

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Gryon/Barboleuse - Solalex

Gryon Parc

Nestling in a pretty little copse, the mini golf course is ideally located between the winding tracks of the little miniature train. Large playground with a zipline.

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Pétanque

What could be more sociable than a game of pétanque! Make new friends on the pétanque court in the place de la Barboleuse.

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Climbing

Enjoy direct hands-on contact with this enticing rock face. Whether you are a novice or experienced climber, a unique playground awaits. Put on your harness and off you go!

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La Maison du Terroir

Meet artists, craftspeople and designers from the Vaud Alps and Chablais region, who have formed an association with the aim of safeguarding local heritage and know-how. This store owes its existence to their efforts.

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Villars

Sports centre

Squash, tennis (indoor + outdoor), volleyball, badminton, fitness, indoor and outdoor pool with a slide for young and old alike.

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Skating rink

Enjoy the pleasures of skating even in summer.

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Golf

At the heart of the Alps in a spectacular setting, you’ll find a magnificent Club House with the focus on comfort and relaxation, an 18-hole course if you fancy some exercise, and professional coaching available. Everything is in place – all waiting for you!

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Bowling alley

Enjoy bowling in a lounge-style setting where you can relax before, during or after a game.

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Paintball

Try out your individual and team strategy, composure, concentration, camouflage, precision and resource management skills, just for the fun of it.

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Fishing

Why go fishing? Because the fish in the Chavonnes and Bretaye mountain lakes are the best! Permits on sale at the Tourist Office in Villars, 1 day Fr. 15.-, 1 week Fr. 50.-.

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Parcours Vita (fitness trail)

Take advantage of the exercise and stretching stations. The trail follows a specially designed wood chip path with alternating descents and ascents.

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Spa

Bubbles, massages, hot water. Everything you need for well-being and relaxation. Open to the public in a number of hotels: RoyAlp, Golf and Mazots du Clos.

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