Téléskis Les Thays La Forclaz

La 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.

Families and Kids

The Pony ski-school lift is free of charge and runs at weekends and during school holidays from 10:00–12:00 and 13:00–16:00. Children aged 6 and under (born 2020 or later) ski free on the main lift.

Food and drinks

The Buvette du Pont Baillif is a winter sports hut at the foot of the slopes in the centre of the village, reachable on skis from the piste or on foot, offering drinks with and without alcohol before, during or after a day or evening of skiing. It seats around 40 people and groups are advised to reserve. The hut is currently closed while a new manager is being sought.
2.0 km2

Status

Information

  • Easy slopes: 1.4 km
  • Intermediate slopes: 0.7 km
    • Number of snowparks: 0
    • Night skiing: Yes
    • Free entrance: No
    • Children activities: Children ski lessons

Opening hours

Pistes are open at weekends and during Vaud school holidays (24.12.2026–10.01.2027 and 06.02.2027–14.02.2027), mornings 09:30–12:00 and afternoons 13:00–16:30; night skiing additionally on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 18:30–21:30.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
09:30-16:30 (Weekends and Vaud school holidays, 2026-2027 season)
Sunday
09:30-16:30 (Weekends and Vaud school holidays, 2026-2027 season)

Admission fees

Skiing at La Forclaz is described as an interesting piste at an economical price. Age categories are based on year of birth, and the Magic Pass is accepted on the day installation and for night skiing on presentation of the pass and an identity card. Only cash and Twint payments are accepted, and the family day ticket is valid for a couple with one or two children of the same family.

Contact

Webpage
teleskislaforclaz.ch
Email
info@teleskislaforclaz.ch
Address
Route de la Golette 2, 1866 La Forclaz

Access

Nearby stops

  • La Forclaz VD, village100 meters walking distance
  • La Forclaz VD, Vougny-Paluex750 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Martigny
1h 17m
Lausanne
1h 23m
Sion
1h 32m
Genève
2h 6m
Brig
2h 14m

FAQ

  • Is the Magic Pass accepted at La Forclaz?
    Yes, for the 2026-2027 season the Magic Pass is accepted on the day installation and for night skiing, on presentation of the pass and an identity card.
  • Which payment methods are accepted at the ski lifts?
    Only cash and Twint are accepted.
  • Can night skiing be booked on other evenings?
    Yes, on request for other evenings from a group of 10 people.
  • Is there a practice lift for ski school beginners?
    Yes, the Pony ski-school lift is free of charge and runs at weekends and during school holidays from 10:00–12:00 and 13:00–16:00.
  • Is there a snowshoe and walking trail near the village?
    Yes, a roughly 4–5 km walking and snowshoe trail around the village is maintained depending on snow and weather, with the route varying by conditions; it can be started from the Buvette du Pont Baillif or from the Pony lift.
  • How do I reach La Forclaz by public transport?
    Take the CFF train to Aigle, then the ASD train (Aigle–Sépey–Les Diablerets) to Le Sépey, and finally bus line 172 to La Forclaz.

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