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To ensure an optimal opening of the Rando Parc for the winter season, new features await ski touring enthusiasts this winter! The three marked ski touring routes have been redesigned to offer even more fun, safety, and variety for all levels of participants.
- Higher-altitude routes to enjoy better snow conditions and spectacular panoramas.
- Flexible starting points from Villars, adapted to snow conditions and skill levels.
- Combinable circuits to link ascents and descents in loops, for the most motivated adventurers.
The Rando Parc Concept
A Rando Parc brings together several marked and secured ski touring routes, allowing everyone to explore the mountains safely and confidently.
In Villars, three routes of progressive difficulty await — from beginner to expert — offering the chance to discover or improve your skills in an exceptional natural setting.
Climbing on a ski tour on a beautiful winter day. © Florian Frey / Switzerland Tourism
Preparing well for a successful outing
Before putting on your climbing skins, make sure you are properly equipped! The sports shops in Villars are on hand to advise you on the right equipment and to explain the essential basics for a safe outing.
Ski schools and guides also offer ski touring introductions as well as guided outings, perfect for discovering the discipline or improving your technique with confidence.
On the Rando Parc trails in Villars accompanied by a guide © Florian Frey / Switzerland Tourism
Villars, a prime destination for ski mountaineering
Host to numerous national and international competitions, Villars is a must-visit destination for ski mountaineering. This demanding sport, which will make its Olympic debut at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Games, impresses with the technical skill and physical strength it requires.
After hosting the 2019 World Championships, the 2020 Lausanne Youth Olympic Games, the 2023 Junior World Championships, and several World Cup stages, Villars will welcome this winter the finals of the Ski Mountaineering World Cup from 1 to 5 April 2025.
On the programme: all official disciplines — individual, vertical, team sprint, and sprint — offering a unique opportunity to watch the world’s best athletes in action on the slopes of Villars.
Ski mountaineering competitions in Villars © ISMF - World Championship 2019
