These ten ski resorts are all reachable from Montreux by public transport. From family-friendly slopes to high-altitude runs, there's something for every skier. Whether you're after quiet pistes or lively après-ski villages, the Swiss rail network brings you close to the action.
The resorts below are sorted by travel time from Montreux, to facilitate your planning. Make sure to visit the map, to explore thousands of destinations and activities, reachable from any starting point in Switzerland.
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Villars/Gryon/Les Diablerets is a year-round mountain destination in the Vaud Alps with 31 lifts and 104 km of slopes (Glacier 3000 not included). The three sectors of Villars, Gryon and Les Diablerets combine iconic runs such as Grand Chamossaire, Sodoleuvre and the Olympic Piste with snowparks, beginners' zones and one of Switzerland's longest sled runs.
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Easy slopes: 40 km
Intermediate slopes: 22 km
Advanced slopes: 1.2 kmRochers-de-Naye is a small ski area above Montreux, Switzerland, reached by cog railway from Montreux and located at an altitude of 2042 m with Lake Geneva as a backdrop. It offers ski-in/ski-out access and is suited to beginners and skiers looking to avoid crowds and road traffic. The ski lifts operate in winter depending on snow conditions.
0.8 km1Intermediate slopes: 0.8 kmLes Pléiades is a small, family-friendly ski area above the Riviera in the canton of Vaud. It can be reached by cog railway from Vevey or Blonay and offers several blue and red marked ski pistes as well as a network of cross-country ski trails and snowshoe routes. The resort sits on the heights above Lake Geneva and is also reachable by car via Blonay.
6 km7Easy slopes: 3.2 kmIntermediate slopes: 3.2 kmAdvanced slopes: 0 km
Les Portes du Soleil is the world's first cross-border ski area, linking 12 French and Swiss village resorts between Haute-Savoie and Valais. It offers around 600 km of skiing, 208 lifts and 307 runs, with slopes for all levels from green to black. The area spans two countries and two currencies, allowing skiers to cross the border on skis.
410 km189Easy slopes: 250 kmIntermediate slopes: 140 kmAdvanced slopes: 22 kmLa Forclaz VD is a small ski area in the Vaud village of La Forclaz above Le Sépey, operated by Téléskis Les Thays La Forclaz. It comprises a main ski tow and the Pony practice lift plus a red piste that has been floodlit since 2000 and is suited to night skiing. The lifts run at weekends and during Vaud school holidays, with additional night skiing on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
2 km2Easy slopes: 1.4 kmIntermediate slopes: 0.7 kmPortes du Soleil is the world's largest cross-border ski area, linking 12 French and Swiss village resorts between France and Switzerland. It offers around 600 km of skiing across 307 runs, served by 208 lifts, with slopes for all levels and numerous snowparks, freeride zones and ski touring itineraries.
270 km121Easy slopes: 180 kmIntermediate slopes: 80 kmAdvanced slopes: 16 km
Leysin is a ski resort in the Vaud Alps, Switzerland, part of the Leysin – Les Mosses – La Lécherette ski area with over 100 km of pistes. The resort offers south-facing slopes, the LeysinPark snowpark on the Chaux-de-Mont piste, and the revolving Kuklos panoramic restaurant at the summit of La Berneuse.
26 km10Easy slopes: 18 kmIntermediate slopes: 6 kmAdvanced slopes: 1.6 km
Les Mosses - La Lécherette is a family-friendly ski area in the Vaud Alps that, together with Leysin, forms the Leysin - Les Mosses - La Lécherette ski domain with more than 100 km of pistes. Wide, sunny and easily accessible slopes and a large snow garden for beginners characterise the offer. Children and adults experience the mountains in a relaxed, convivial atmosphere.
26 km14Easy slopes: 14 kmIntermediate slopes: 10 kmAdvanced slopes: 3 km
The Verbier 4 Vallées ski area in Switzerland is the largest ski area located entirely within Switzerland, extending from Verbier via La Tzoumaz and Bruson to Nendaz, Veysonnaz and Thyon. It ranges from 1,500 to 3,330 m in altitude and offers groomed pistes of all grades, marked freeride itineraries, a snowpark, funslopes and competition stadiums. In summer the area becomes a destination for mountain bikers and hikers.
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Lockers: YesEasy slopes: 65 kmIntermediate slopes: 80 kmAdvanced slopes: 16 kmDomaine des Giettes is a small ski area near Les Giettes in Switzerland, run by the Association Télégiettes. It has two ski lifts and prepared pistes, with the Auberge de Chindonne located in the middle of the slopes between the two lifts. Skiing is generally free and the area is funded by donations; the lifts can also be rented exclusively for groups, schools and events. The area operates on the last two weekends of each month, with full-moon evenings featuring night skiing and fondue.
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