French Alps, France 🇫🇷
A lively year-round town on the Vercors plateau near Grenoble, Villard-de-Lans skis a sunny 125 km domain with Corrençon. Limestone scenery and a genuine town life set it apart.
Usually, with help. From 1050 m to 2170 m the resort leans on grooming and snowmaking in lean spells, so check the live report before booking early or late dates (score 76/100).
This is more of a valley base than a slopeside village, so expect a lift, train or shuttle to the snow each morning. Staying central, near the main lift, saves the most time.
At 125 km of piste on 22 lifts, it is a substantial mountain that rewards a multi-day stay. The terrain is balanced (14 green, 24 blue, 20 red, 6 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.
Villard-de-Lans stands out for a family-friendly setup.
The season usually runs Dec 14 to Apr 7 (about 16 weeks). For the most dependable cover, the deep-winter window of January to February is the safe bet. Conditions soften as spring arrives, so earlier in the window is the safer call.
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Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.
Very good · 415 reviews
Moments from the lifts in Villard-de-Lans, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.
Guests rate this hotel as very good (4.4/5 from 415 reviews). It sits about 350 m from the slopes. A mid-range option for Villard-de-Lans, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.
Great · 365 reviews
Moments from the lifts in Villard-de-Lans, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.
Excellent · 203 reviews
Strong value for Villard-de-Lans, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.
Great · 341 reviews
Moments from the lifts in Villard-de-Lans, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.
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