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A return to winter!? Powder snow! Today, it's like Niseko, Japan, with powder on the slopes! In Switzerland at this time of year, many people head towards Italy seeking warmth, so the slopes are actually quite empty. The forecast for good weather starts tomorrow. The Villars-Gryon-Diablerets ski resort is open until April 12th!

The ski season in Villars, Switzerland, continues through March, and recent snowfall has returned the slopes to winter conditions. Spring is a recommended time to ski, with fewer crowds and longer daylight hours, allowing for a leisurely day of skiing. Enjoying lunch or drinks on a terrace, a quintessential European ski experience, is also a major draw. For those concerned about spring snow conditions, you can still enjoy good snow at Glacier 3000. The Villars ski resort is scheduled to be open until April 11th, so you can fully enjoy spring skiing. Please feel free to contact us.

Mourning the Crans Montana Fire and Update on Switzerland's Ski Resorts Happy New Year to you all! However, the start of the year 2025 has been marked by deep sadness for the whole of Switzerland. Cranmo...

Skiing is a sport that is often perceived as "difficult" by beginners and adults because of its unusual movements, the unstable environment of snow, and the limitations of self-study. Skiing is not a talent, however, and practice in the correct order is of the utmost importance. It is never too late to start as an adult, and you can make steady progress by using your understanding and safety judgment. The only conclusion is practice. However, the key to turning "difficult" into "fun" in the shortest possible time is to be able to learn in Japanese without anxiety and to receive instruction from instructors who are officially certified in Switzerland.

In the last issue, we introduced "Your First Ski de Randonnées: A Guide to the Essentials," and now it's time for the practical part. The charm of backcountry skiing is that there are few people and you can climb and descend in nature. In this article, we will introduce you to the avalanche hazard of backcountry skiing, where you will not need to use crampons, beacons, or other equipment...

This time we would like to introduce one of the winter sports, Ski de randonnées (SR for short). Skiing is popular in the Alps. Also known as ski alpinism, SR skis are lighter than alpine skis and can be used for uphill and downhill skiing. Skiing and s...

Hello, this is Noriko. The snow has started to fall here in Villars, and the Swiss ski season has finally arrived. One of the most common questions we get from people planning a trip to Switzerland is: "Should I bring my ski equipment from Japan? Or...

Switzerland has been hit by a storm over the past few days, and the mountains have been covered with snow. Some golf courses in high altitude areas are no longer open for the season, and we can finally feel winter coming. In this issue, we would like to share with you some tips on how to take care of yourself in the high mountains...

🏔️ on a sunny autumn morning to pick up chestnuts Autumn in Switzerland is quiet and rich. And the season is symbolized by chestnuts (Chateigne). This morning the valley was clear and sunny, and we went to a hill lined with chestnut trees owned by a friend of mine to do our annual chestnut picking. Amidst the golden leaves dancing in the morning light, chestnut ig...

It has already snowed in the mountains where I live (over 1800M altitude). It is 3-4 degrees Celsius in the mornings these days, and only about 10 degrees Celsius during the daytime, making it cold like winter all at once. I have lived in Switzerland for more than 10 years, but I feel again that the weather in the mountains is really changeable. If you are planning a trip to Switzerland in the near future...