Leysin Switzerland – A Charming Ski Resort in the Vaud Alps
Leysin Switzerland lies high above Lake Geneva on a wonderful sun terrace in the Vaud Alpes. Before it became a charming winter resort, Leysin was considered as a lung health resort. The fresh air at the resort is still there, but the summer and winter activities have increased substantially. It has some stunning views over the Rhone Valley and Lake Geneva. The resort is home to an excellent snow park, and every year plays host to the Snowboarding Championships. Skiing in Leysin Leysin Switzerland is a smaller ski resort in the French part of Switzerland. However, it is the only resort in Western Switzerland with a wonderful view over Lake Geneva. There are 60 kilometres of pistes, served by 17 ski lifts and a half pipe. The 140-metre long super pipe with a height of 5 metres is one of the longest in Europe. Despite that, Leysin is not considered one of the top ski resorts in Switzerland. Almost three quarters of the runs are classified as easy. The nursery slopes are conveniently located at village level. There are six runs that offer fast cruising down the mountain. Only two black runs are for expert skiers, particularly the trail with a vertical drop of 1,000m located just below the Berneuse Gondola. When you buy the full lift pass, it allows you to use to ski in Villars and Les Diablerets with its year-round glacial skiing. Both of these resorts are linked and accessible by free ski bus and they add an additional 100km of terrain to the Leysin area. With a six-day ski pass, you also have access various other top ski resorts including Anzère, Champery, Crans-Montana, Les Marecottes, Les Portes du Soleil and Nendaz. Les Mosses is also a secret tip among cross-country skiers. Forty kilometres of tails lead through a fabulous winter wonderland. Les Mosses is at a height of 1500 metres above sea level and guarantees safe cross-country fun during the winter. The resort has also the biggest snow tubing facility of Europe. This delights especially the children as well as the parents – Children up to nine years do not pay for cable car facilities and lodging. Après-ski in Leysin Two sport centres offer excellent indoor amenities for non-skiers. You may want to go for a swim, play tennis, squash, curling or try tobogganing, horseback riding, mountaineering and ice-skating. A bus service ferries skiers from their accommodation to and from the lifts, bars and restaurants. Le Kuklos is one of Switzerland’s three revolving restaurants situated at 2,048m at the top of the cable car. It has become a major attraction in Leysin because you experience stunning views over the Rhone Valley, Lake Geneva, the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc in France. Resort information Leysin Switzerland, which is located in the Vaud region offers plenty of varied terrain for beginners and intermediates. It is also an established snowboarding destination. Besides skiing in Leysin, the "Alpes Vaudoises Pass" also includes the slopes of Villars and the glacial slopes of Les Diablerets. Ski passes of 6 days or more allow you to ski at other ski resorts such as in Les Portes du Soleil, Crans-Montana, Champery and Champoussin. Ski school Childcare Shopping Dining Outdoor Activities Ice-skating Indoor Activities Sports centre
How to get to Leysin Switzerland By Air By car The distance from Geneva International airport is 125 kms, which takes you around 1hr 30 minutes. All roads are kept clear in winter, though in snow and ice conditions 4-wheel drive or chains are reasonably essential (and in some conditions compulsory) on the mountain roads. Motorway restaurants, including the ubiquitous Mövenpick chain, are well worth using in Switzerland. They are well-equipped with shops, mini-markets, clean toilets and in many cases, Wi-Fi (either free or for a nominal charge). There are three large supermarket complexes on the route from Geneva. The Mövenpick restaurants located on the motorways are quite expensive in compare to other restaurants and for safety reasons, they won’t serve any alcohol. By train In Leysin, there are 4 stops within the village offering connections to a free shuttle bus, which runs through the village every hour. There are also three taxi services with minibus, for use outside the shuttle bus hours, from any Leysin station. A taxi from Aigle to Leysin is quite expensive (around SFr 75). Return from Leysin Switzerland to Skiing in Switzerland Return from Leysin Switzerland to High end Travel Switzerland Home Page
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It sits at a height of 1,263 meters above sea level high on a plateau with its south facing slopes receiving plenty of sunshine. 
Leysin Switzerland is a small picturesque village. However, during the ski season, it is just buzzing with students. Although the town is small and quiet, there are nine bars and two nightclubs. Nevertheless, the Après-ski scene gets lively as the resort is a popular destination with the young, attracting boarders and school groups.