Villars and Its Environs (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Discover the winter life of a classic Swiss alpine resort, where sport, scenery, and social life blend on and off the ice.

This nonfiction guide explores Villars and nearby centers as vibrant winter hubs. It covers the range of activities from skating, curling, and ice hockey to tobogganing and beginner-friendly runs. Readers will also glimpse the social scene, clubs, and performances that accompany the season, along with vivid descriptions of the surrounding landscapes and local towns. The book presents a practical view of how resorts like Villars evolved with winter sports and how visitors can enjoy both compact action and quiet, scenic moments in the Alps.

• Indoor and outdoor pastimes: curling clubs, skating rinks, and amateur theatre
• Different winter sports and routes, plus notes on nearby valleys and summits
• Seasonal life in Villars, Leysin, Morgins, Champery, and neighboring villages
• Historical context and the evolution of alpine resorts for winter visitors

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