The village of Leysin, known as the educational capital of the Alps is blessed with spectacular views, good ski slopes and an infrastructure unparalleled in Switzerland.  With a year-round Olympic sized ice skating rink, curling, indoor and outdoor tennis courts (both carpet and clay), indoor and outdoor swimming pool, full football pitch, hiking trails, climbing facilities, mountain biking trails fitness centre and a full multi-sports hall for most indoor team games (basketball, volleyball, etc) there is little to be wanted that isn’t provided.  And don’t forget the mini-golf, ski runs and “parapenting” (that’s parachuting off mountaintops!!)

Originally built as a health centre at the turn of the century, the qualities for maintaining good personal health are still present and sought after.  Within easy excursion distances are Montreux (home of the Jazz Festival), Gruyeres where that great cheese is produced) Bern, Geneva and Zermatt.

Leysin Ski Area

There are 60 km of trails, 35 km of ski de fond trails, 6 chairlifts and 6 cable cars.  Less than 45 minutes driving distance offers good glacier skiing all year at Les Diablerets.