Ski resorts in Vaud (Switzerland)
4 ski resorts in Vaud (Switzerland), with top elevations from 1,580 to 3,000 m. Compared here: base elevation, top elevation, vertical drop, kilometres of slopes, lifts and the breakdown of runs by level.
Compare the ski resorts in Vaud
Every cell shows only what the resort publishes: where we have no figure there is a dash, never an estimate. The vertical drop is the top elevation minus the base elevation, and the level breakdown is a percentage of the ski area, worked out from the figures each resort publishes.
| Resort | Base | Summit | Vertical drop | Ski area | Lifts | Terrain breakdown | Rental |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villars - Gryon | 1,258 m | 3,000 m | 1,742 m | 125 km | 40 | — | Rent skis |
| Les Diablerets - Glacier 3000 | 1,200 m | 2,971 m | 1,771 m | 125 km | 40 | — | Rent skis |
| Leysin | 1,260 m | 2,048 m | 788 m | 60 km | 14 | — | Rent skis |
| Sainte-Croix - Les Rasses | 1,086 m | 1,580 m | 494 m | 20 km | 9 | — | Rent skis |
Frequently asked questions about skiing in Vaud
Which ski resorts are there in Vaud?
This page compares 4 ski resorts in Vaud, spread across these areas: Vaud. Each one has its own page with its elevations, its ski area and its ski rental.
Which is the highest ski resort in Vaud?
The highest point in Vaud is at Villars - Gryon: 3,000 m, in Vaud. Next comes Les Diablerets - Glacier 3000 (2,971 m). This comparison covers every resort on this page, because we have the elevation of all of them.
Which ski resort has the biggest vertical drop in Vaud?
Les Diablerets - Glacier 3000: 1,771 m between its base (1,200 m) and its summit (2,971 m). The vertical drop is the difference between the two elevations, not the length of any single run.
When do the ski resorts in Vaud open?
For the 2026/27 season, the 4 resorts in Vaud with a calculated window open between November 29, 2026 and December 13, 2026, and close between April 6, 2027 and April 26, 2027. These are expected dates and depend on the snow: the confirmed ones, resort by resort, are on the season dates page.
Where can you rent skis in Vaud?
4 of the 4 resorts in Vaud on this page have their ski rental bookable online with Caranva, with pick-up at the resort itself. The "Rental" column in the table links straight to each one.