Trip Report
Trip Report
Discover Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland and all it's beautiful nature
2 months adventuring in the Swiss Alps, climbing peaks and eating cheese
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Switzerland2 days / July - August 2021
Highs & Lows
The view from the top of Dent de Morcles
Switzerland is expensiveeeeee
Itinerary Overview
I arrived in Villars in early July of 2021, ready to experience the beautiful nature that the "Alpes Vaudoises" region has to offer. While I did have the luxury of staying at my parents' house this summer, I believe much of the information is present here will be valuable to travellers and backpackers who seek mountaineering adventures.
Q & A
What would you have changed?
Stay the night at Cabane Plan Neve (we hiked up for dinner and hiked back down the same night - rough)
Anything go wrong during the trip?
Not for me
How was the food?
- Resto de Taveyanne - Alpage de Bovonne (very simple, but cheap and a great view!)
What tips would you give a friend?
Go for a fondue at Restaurant de Taveyanne. It's a great vibe. Solalex is a good alternative.
Packing tips?
- Plenty of warm clothes, seriously. Especially if you're planning to spend the night outside in the mountains. It gets very cold! - Cash for mountain huts (not all take card) - Bring lots of water!! There are not always water sources even if you have a filter.
Transportation Tips?
Definitely rent a car or motorcycle. Public transport will not get you to most trailheads
Any surprises?
No
Booking details?
N/A
Lodging
Cabane Plan Névé. Simple but gorgeous mountain hut, with a stunning sunset view over the Argentine range and the Rhone Valley. 70CHF per night per person in a shared dorm. Dinner and breakfast included.
Cabane de la Tourche. Relatively new Cabane with giant panoramic windows and a great view over the Rhone Valley. The bill came to 180 CHF for 2 people for the night including drinks, dinner, breakfast and a tip for the staff.
