Villars-Gryon snow report
Villars-Gryon
Villars-Gryon is a Swiss ski resort with 100km of slopes catering to all levels of skiers. The best trails are the Les Chaux and Bretaye, offering panoramic views of Mont Blanc and the Dents du Midi. An interesting fact is that the resort was founded in 1962 after the construction of the Aigle-Leysin train line. For beginners, the Villars-Gryon slopes offer gentle and wide runs, such as the Les Chaux beginner area. The best après ski bar is Les Mazots, a cozy chalet with a fireplace and live music. Overall, Villars-Gryon offers a varied ski experience with stunning scenery, suitable for families and experienced skiers alike.
Terrain mix: Villars-Gryon ski resort is located in the Swiss Alps and is part of the Vaud Alps mountain range. The resort offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains, including the Dents du Midi and the Mont Blanc massif. The ski area itself is situated between 1,300 and 2,100 meters above sea level, with a variety of slopes catering to all levels of skiers and snowboarders. The resort also offers off-piste skiing opportunities for more advanced riders, as well as stunning mountain views from the top of the pistes.
Plan your day down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Villars-Gryon -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Mountain & avalanche safety
- Know before you go
- Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
- Carry the gear, know how to use it
- Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
- Mind the weather window
- Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
- Respect closed terrain
- Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.
Track Villars-Gryon in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Villars-Gryon reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Villars-Gryon
Where does the snow data for Villars-Gryon come from?
Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the snow report updated?
Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.
What's the elevation at Villars-Gryon?
See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.
How is "% of normal" calculated?
Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.
What ski resorts are near Villars-Gryon?
See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.
Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?
Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Villars-Gryon.