Most people come to Switzerland for the winter season, but in reality, Switzerland has so much to offer in summer.

Vacations are just around the corner and Villars/Gryon has a lot to offer.

Whether it's a beautiful day at Lake Frience, a day of cycling, golf, or even a walk in the Swiss Alps.

Villars/Gryon has something for all ages, something to do with your family or on your own, sporty or relaxed,

Here are some of the activities we found interesting

Saype is back in Villars-sur-Ollon with an ephemeral work that was kept secret until its creation.

Find out more about the artist Saype, his technique and how to get there to see his fresco.

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Good news on the employment front. Between now and 2026, 65 new jobs are expected to be created.

Based in Collombey (VS), Acomet, a company that has built up a reputation in Switzerland and Europe over its 50 years in business, is moving to a new site not far from the Bellerin railway station.

‘New jobs coming to the municipality are always a positive thing,’ says Alberto Cherubini, mayor of Bex.

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The Villars golf course has opened its doors. Villars-sur-Ollon is fortunate to have an 18-hole golf course located halfway between the village and the ski area. The 2024 season promises to be an exciting one, with the return of the 24 hours of golf. A junior section has been set up to encourage access to the game for younger players and to help them develop. Baby golf lessons are available from the age of 5. Free trial lessons are available by emailing info@golf-villars.ch.
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10 years of Afterseason in Villars! Portrait of Paul Bavaud, one of the founders

In just over a month's time, we'll be celebrating the 10th edition of Afterseason in Villars-sur-Ollon. It's an electro festival that has grown in stature over the years.

As with any project, you need an idea and at least one person ‘crazy’ enough to want to make it happen.

In this portrait, I introduce you to one of the founders of the Afterseason, Paul Bavaud, as well as some of the festival's history.

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Notice to owners of second homes in the canton of Vaud.

Are you interested in the world of real estate? An apprenticeship as a commercial real estate clerk is the ideal way to discover this field and move on quickly. Find out more in the article below.

Are you familiar with the Lex Weber? The Lex Weber is a law designed to stop the construction of second homes in communes with more than 20% second homes. The communes of Ollon and Gryon are affected by this law, which stems from a popular initiative approved by the people in 2012. Swiss parliamentarians are currently discussing a change to this law. To find out more, read the full article in 24 heures on our website.

It should soon be possible to demolish and extend former second homes. But the fronts are as irreconcilable as ever.

One of the consequences of the entry into force of the reform of the land use planning law (LAT) is the obligation of municipalities to modify their land use plan. This implies a long-term vision whose choices may seem surprising. And you what do you think ? Click here to read the full 24h article

Local authorities have to decide whether to keep or sell certain buildings. The 24h article below relates the problem.
¨Selling heritage is no longer tabooThe old secondary schools in Bex and its hamlets, as well as the alpine chalets in Les Diablerets, were the talk of the town halls at the end of the year.¨

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