Best of Vaud
Best Ski Resorts in Vaud, Switzerland 2026/27: Largest, Highest & for Beginners
By Book & Ski · Sources checked
The short answer
By mapped runs, the biggest ski areas in Vaud, Switzerland are Villars/Gryon/Les Diablerets (61 km), Les Rousses (32 km) and Les Mosses (26 km). The highest is Leysin, with runs from 2,194 m (7,198 ft); the biggest vertical is at Villars/Gryon/Les Diablerets (975 m); and Les Rousses has the largest share of easy terrain (75%).
| Resort | Top elevation | Vertical | Mapped runs | Easy terrain | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villars/Gryon/Les Diablerets | 2,100 m | 975 m | 61 km | 66% | source |
| Les Rousses | 1,663 m | 620 m | 32 km | 75% | source |
| Les Mosses | 1,871 m | 508 m | 26 km | 51% | source |
| Leysin | 2,194 m | 963 m | 25 km | 70% | source |
| Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses | 1,558 m | 367 m | 11 km | 51% | source |
| Dent de Vaulion – Le Morez | 1,465 m | 315 m | 7 km | 68% | source |
| Les Pléiades | 1,397 m | 278 m | 6 km | 48% | source |
Highest ski resorts in Vaud
Higher resorts generally hold snow longer into spring. These have the highest mapped runs in Vaud, Switzerland.
Leysin: 2,194 m (7,198 ft) →Villars/Gryon/Les Diablerets: 2,100 m (6,890 ft) →Les Mosses: 1,871 m (6,138 ft) →Les Rousses: 1,663 m (5,456 ft) →Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses: 1,558 m (5,112 ft) →Biggest vertical drop
Vertical is the height difference between the highest and lowest mapped runs: a guide to how long the longest descents can be.
Villars/Gryon/Les Diablerets: 975 m vertical →Leysin: 963 m vertical →Les Rousses: 620 m vertical →Les Mosses: 508 m vertical →Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses: 367 m vertical →Best for beginners (most easy terrain)
Ranked by the share of mapped run length graded novice or easy. A big share of gentle runs gives beginners more room to progress; also check where the ski school meets.
Les Rousses: 75% easy (32 km total) →Leysin: 70% easy (25 km total) →Dent de Vaulion – Le Morez: 68% easy (7 km total) →Villars/Gryon/Les Diablerets: 66% easy (61 km total) →Les Mosses: 51% easy (26 km total) →How we chose
“Best” here means measurable: size (km of mapped downhill runs), top elevation, vertical drop and the share of easy terrain, across the 7 ski areas with at least 20 km of runs and five lifts in Vaud, Switzerland. Figures come from OpenStreetMap via OpenSkiMap, retrieved 2026-10-10, and can differ from resorts’ own published numbers.
All ski resorts in Vaud →Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest ski resort in Vaud?
By mapped runs, Villars/Gryon/Les Diablerets, with about 61 km and 30 lifts.
What is the highest ski resort in Vaud?
Leysin, with mapped runs starting at about 2,194 m (7,198 ft).
Which Vaud ski resort is best for beginners?
By share of easy terrain, Les Rousses (75% of runs graded novice or easy). Also consider ski school locations and lift access.
Official sources
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