Alpine Swiss Ski Chalet  

Swiss Chalet le Cerisier, Les-Posses-sur-Bex, Vaud, Switzerland.
The sunny 3-star Alpine Swiss chalet is located in the tranquil south-west facing mountain village of Les-Posses-sur-Bex, in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, below the medieval village of Gryon, 3km from Villars popular ski resort. Villars is situated south west below the amazing towering mountain glacier at Les Diablerets (3000m), which offers skiing\winter sports holidays all-year round. The Swiss ski chalet has two large secluded south facing balconies that offer breathtaking panoramic views looking across the huge upland Rhone valley in the foreground and the spectacular towering panoramic Dents_du_Midi mountain range (3,257m) beyond (see the Web Gallery photos). Sleeping 8 comfortably, the authentic Swiss ski chalet is ideal to rent as a self catering winter ski chalet or summer holiday villa for friends and family vacations. Enjoy big comfortable sofa's, open log fires, and relaxing sauna.

The little village of Les-Posses-sur-Bex is a popular holiday destination for hikers in summer and is less than a kilometre from the medieval village of Gryon. The Swiss ski chalet and surrounding areas are an ideal location for family holidays with plenty of activities for children.

Located close to the best Alpine ski resorts in the Lake Geneva/Vaud regions of the Swiss Alps. Distances from the ski chalet: Villars (3km), Les Diablerets (12km), Morgins (15km), Champery (1km), Verbier (23km), Gstaad (27km), Crans Montana (34km), Zermatt (43km).

Perfect for Summer walks and skiing holidays. The Swiss ski chalet is surrounded by beautiful alpine scenery, wild flower meadows with orchids, primroses and buttercups, magnificent eagles swirling the mountain tops, the sound of tinkling cow-bells in rolling pastureland, ancient vineyards, spectacular glaciers, sparkling waterfalls, lakes, rivers and forests. The ski chalet is a tranquil sanctuary and an ideal base for an activity holiday, winter ski chalet or summer holiday villa. It's great for summer walks, winter sports, skiing and snowboarding holidays. The mountain air in Switzerland is wonderful; so fresh and clean. For a superb guide to the Villars-Gryon region see the essential web link below.

VILLARS SKI RESORT Spend your Switzerland ski holidays in Villars. Perched on a stunning sunny mountain plateau above the Rhone valley at 1300m, with superb views over the Alpes Vaudoises, the relaxed dual season ski resort of Villars, in the French-speaking canton of Vaud, has modern facilities and magnificent scenery. It is perfect for summer vacations and winter sports holidays and has a lively apr่s-ski scene. Villars is one of the best equipped resorts in the Swiss Alps for families and childrens' facilities and activities, and is undoubtedly one of the best and most easily accessible, dual season ski resorts in the Swiss Alps. Villars is the closest major ski resort to Geneva (only 90 minutes drive from Geneva airport), and with excellent train connections it is easy to visit for a long weekend.

Strict building controls have retained the traditional Alpine charm of Villars and there are some beautiful unspoilt villages. Villars is a teriffic family resort, with the emphasis on quality. It's not for nothing that more than one Formula One star owns property in Villars, along with plenty of others in the rich and famous bracket, who come to get away from it all.

At 1,300m this idyllic setting has stunning views stretching from Lake Geneva to Mont Blanc. The main ski area is above Bretaye (1,800m), where 146 lifts serve 125km of piste including a link to Les Diablerets glacier (3,000m). There are 52 runs: 50% beginner, 42% intermediate and 8% advanced. The extensive off slope activities include cross-country skiing, snow-shoeing, tubing in nearby Leysin (Europe's largest snow tubing facility), ice-skating, paragliding, dog-sledding, ice-climbing, hiking and horse-back riding. Villars is an outstanding ski resort for all levels of skier, whereas Les Diablerets is for more experienced skiers. Those in need of relaxation can spoil themselves at the luxurious Lavey-les-Bains spa and resort, the hottest thermal baths in Switzerland.

Après-ski - There's not much après-ski on the mountain, but Villars itself has a few good bars and nightclubs. The Sporting & L'Alchimist have live bands, and there are late night venues / discos such as Charlie's, Café Central, L'After, Elgringo's, Le Green, Karoke, and Fox's. For drinks try Charlie's Bar, in the centre of town, which has pool tables and a trendy vibe; Le Blues Bar at Rotisserie des Alpes next to the train station, Le Green at Hotel Golf or L'Horizon at the Hotel Le Bristol, or Murphy's Bar which is a bit further up the road near Hotel Bristol. There are many charming mountain restaurants including Lac de Chavonnes, Refuge de Frience, and the exceptional Hotel de Renardiere. Here is a guide to après-ski, gastronomy and nightlife in the Villars/Gryon region.

LES DIABLERETS / GLACIER 3000 SKI RESORT. The authentic unspoilt mountain village of Les Diablerets is set in the heart of the Alpes Vaudoises at the foot of a mountain range capped by Les Diablerets Glacier 3000. This well-established winter resort has excellent facilities for families, a relaxed atmosphere and spectacular alpine scenery. Appreciate the welcoming après-ski atmosphere and taste a large variety of typical local dishes.

Les Diablerets offers the infrastructure of a modern holiday resort and is linked to three winter sports areas available all year round, characterised as "nursery to nerve racking". Le Meilleret (84km of piste; red and blue slopes) appeals especially to experienced skiers, and connects to the nearby ski area of Villars-Gryon. Isenau (16km of piste) is best suited to beginners, and is home to the snowpark. Yet 75% of the slopes cater to intermediate level skiers. Glacier 3000 (25km of piste) offers skiing and heli-skiing and is served by 24 lifts and a new 125-man cable car and 25km of varied trails including a continuous 10 km run, with steep moguls and an incredible vertical. Glacier 3000 is known as one of the most beautiful glaciers in Switzerland, whose free ride slopes offer the ultimate adrenaline blast. See the Les Diablerets Interactive Ski Map.

The winter snowboard park is at Isenau above Les Diablerets with two others above lift-linked Villars (at Bretaye) and Gryon (on Les Chaux). In summer, the Glacier des Diablerets is THE meeting point for snowboarders from all over the world. Les Diablerets boasts the largest Summer Snowpark in Europe. For a superb guide to the Les Diablerets region see the essential web link below.

 

Après-ski - Although a small resort, Les Diablerets has quite a lively après ski. There is a good selection of bars and restaurants, with five bars open late with dancing, particularly the Saloon La Pote for pub, disco & dancing, and L'Ormonan, for Apero Bar and light music, Chez Lacroix and the MTB_bar at the Rue des Ormonts for Bar, pool, darts and video games. Other hot spots in Les Diablerets for après-ski fun are the very popular Auberge de la post, The Cham's Bar (H๔tel Le Chamois) and The Rooster Bar.

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