Ollon: Villars - Chaux Ronde
Among the places of Vaud, Ollon stands out for a municipal territory rising from the Rhône Valley to the high slopes above Villars-sur-Ollon. The village of Ollon lies on the lower hillside, while Villars, Chesières and Arveyes occupy higher ground in the Vaud Alps. Near the upper end of the Bex–Villars–Bretaye railway, Bretaye is a hub of the Villars–Gryon–Les Diablerets ski area, with lifts and open alpine terrain. This sharp change in altitude also shapes Ollon’s long tradition of hillside viticulture: vineyards and mountain pastures belong to the same commune. The Les Diablerets massif rises farther east, placing Ollon between the Rhône plain and the Alpine interior.
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Ollon occupies the hillside above the Rhône Valley in Vaud’s Chablais region. This municipality stretches from vineyards and orchards on the valley’s sunnier slopes towards the Vaud Alps, linking a traditional agricultural centre with the higher settlements of Villars-sur-Ollon and Chesières. The Rhône flows across the plain below, while the alpine terrain beyond supports walking and winter sports. In the old centre, the Church of Saint-Victor reflects Ollon’s medieval roots. Winegrowing remains part of local identity, and vineyards are a defining feature of the lower commune. Find related webcams around the Rhône Valley and the Vaud Alps to build a fuller picture of Ollon.
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