Skiing in the Vaud Alps: the smart strategy for cutting your accommodation costs

Aigle is 200 metres from a well-connected train station. The ASD train (Aigle-Sépey-Diablerets) connects directly to Leysin and Les Diablerets from Aigle's platform, in around 40 minutes. Les Mosses is accessible by regional bus. Villars-sur-Ollon is reached via Bex or directly from Aigle by car (30 min). The result: you ski the same resorts as those staying at altitude, but return in the evening to a fully equipped, spacious apartment at a fraction of the cost. At Nonanteneuf Aigle, studios start at CHF 75/night, two-bedroom apartments at CHF 120/night — rates that remain stable even in peak winter season.

Leysin: the most directly accessible resort from Aigle via the ASD train. Over 60 km of runs, from blue to off-piste, with spectacular views over the Alps and Lake Geneva. International atmosphere, good range of modern lifts. Les Mosses: the quintessential family resort, ideal for beginners and children. Accessible by bus from Aigle, with often more affordable lift passes. Less crowded than Leysin, which makes a noticeable difference at the lifts. Les Diablerets: access to the glacier (3,000m) open almost year-round, complete ski area, accessible via the ASD train to Le Sépey then a connection. Ideal for those wanting guaranteed snow.

Buy a daily or weekly regional transport pass if you plan to alternate between resorts. Plan to eat at least one meal a day in your apartment: with our equipped kitchen, preparing breakfast or dinner represents a significant saving over the week. The shared laundry room makes drying ski suits and technical base layers straightforward.