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THE NEW ERA OF
HOSPITALITY & LEADERSHIP
TRAINING IN SWITZERLAND

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We foster
passion

We build
Responsibility

We nurture
Resilience

We cultivate
Respect

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PROGRAMmes

AN INNOVATIVE
LEARNING PLATFORM

EHL - École hôtelière de Lausanne - is the most renowned hospitality school in the world. Villars Palace Academy is licensed to deliver their VET - Vocational Education & Training - by EHL programme.

To further develop future skills, unique content has been designed for Leadership, Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, Creativity.

The combination of both pathways ensures that our students obtain the keys to their successful professional life.

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Villars Academy Chef Programme
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CAMPUS

A Community in
a Unique Edu-
Resort campus

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Our students have the opportunity to live in a collaborative community, offering them a home away from home.

With a 90'000 sqm campus, students experience hospitality within the entire Villars Alpine Resort.

For being the only school in the world offering such a variety of applied learning space, we also guarantee their studies in a safe and healthy environment at the heart of the Swiss Alps.

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expeditions

Integrated Lifetime
Expeditions

Our program includes a few challenging and creative expeditions that gradually evolve and lead students to an experience of a lifetime.

The ultimate adventure, designed to push students beyond their limits and step out of their comfort zones, ranges from hiking in the breathtaking Swiss Alps to sleeping under a sky full of stars.

Throughout these expeditions, students are required to demonstrate exceptional communication, leadership, and teamwork skills, all while adapting to constantly changing environments.

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vision

Participative
Philanthropy &
Sustainability

As a prominent value of the Villars Palace Academy, philanthropy is included in all four semesters. Students dedicate time and talent to different causes and communities while using their leadership skills. Altruistic activities take place while organizing fundraising events to project management with our partner foundation "Le Solstice".

No longer an option, sustainability is a necessity. Our students can learn from the various sustainable actions carried out within our Resort.

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Latest News

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The Villars Palace Academy

Our fall newsletter

We are pleased to share our latest newsletter with you. Read further to find out about our news.

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Housekeping course at the Villars Palace Academy

The First Edu-Resort in the Swiss Alps

Véronique Bertrand, our Academic Director, was interviewed by the team of "Escale", a programme on the Swiss television channel LFM TV. Read more to find out details of the interview.

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Celebrating the opening of the Villars Palace

The opening of the Villars Palace

After more than two years of renovations, the long-awaited Villars Palace has opened its doors on the 24th of June. Read further more about the grand opening

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The team of the Villars Palace Academy with the students

The opening ceremony of the Villars Palace Academy

We are pleased to announce the opening of the Villars Palace Academy, our hospitality and leadership school. Read further to find out more about the ceremony

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Restaurant of the Villars Palace - Rôtisserie

Discover the restaurant of the Villars Palace : La Rôtisserie

We are thrilled to be featured in the famous Swiss Magazine: Gault & Millau, read further to find out about La Rôtisserie.

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The students of the Villars Palace Academy

The Villars Palace Academy : A hotel school like no other

We are delighted that our Academy is mentioned in the local Villars Magazine. Read further to see the details of their article

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The Lobby of the Victoria Hotel and Residence

The Victoria Hotel & Residence: well-being and harmony

We are pleased to be featured in the Swiss Magazine for business leaders: Monde Economique, read to know more about our second hotel: The Victoria Hotel & Residence.

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The teams of Villars Alpine Resort and Villars Palace Academy with EHL Alliance team

One Day with EHL (Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne)

A couple of weeks ago, we were present for the "One Day with EHL". Read more to find out details about our day at the EHL.

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The Lobby of the Villars Palace

The interview of Jérôme de Meyer, co-founder and co-owner of the Villars Alpine Resort

Radio Chablais interviewed Jérôme de Meyer, the co-founder and co-owner of the Villars Alpine Resort about the Villars Palace's opening.

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Villars Palace Academy - Pratical courses

An innovative concept "100% Swiss Made"

We are pleased to be featured in the local magazine "Le Boyard". Read further to learn more about our resort and Academy.

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Chef Tosca interview rts

Chef Tosca's interview on "A bon entendeur", the renowned programme on the Swiss Television channel RTS.

Chef Tosca, one of our partner and training provider was interviewed about the benefit of a vegan diet. Read more to find out details of the interview.

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Some representatives VET by EHL

Visit VET by EHL, our partner EHL (Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne)

We had the pleasure to welcome a few representatives of VET by EHL, our partner at EHL (Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne) at the Villars Alpine Resort. Read more to find out details of the visit.

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The Peppino, a trattoria artisanale

Villars: The Peppino, a trattoria artigianale

We are pleased to be featured in the Swiss Magazine: Gault & Millau, read to know more about our restaurant The Peppino of the Victoria Hotel and Residence.

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Victoria Hotel & Residence's bar

A new holiday resort in Villars, Switzerland

We are pleased to appear in the famous Russian magazine: OK Magazine. Read to find out more about their article on our resort.

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Swisstainable committed level 1 label

The Swisstainable level 1 committed label

We have been awarded the "Swisstainable" level 1 committed label. Read more about the label and our commitment to sustainability.

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The Peppino, a trattoria artisanale

A second address for the Villars Alpine Resort: The Victoria Hotel and Residence

We are pleased to be featured in the Swiss Magazine: Hôtellerie Suisse, read to know more about our second hotel Victoria Hotel and Residence.

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Room at the Victoria Hotel & Residence

Mountain: a hotel where we dream to stay this winter

We are delighted that our Victoria Hotel & Residence is mentioned in the famous Swiss version of the Femina Magazine. Read more to see the details of their article

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The Villars Palace

The Villars Palace

The brand-new Villars Palace, so eagerly awaited by our locals and our guests from over the world, will complete the Villars Alpine Resort's offer when opening its doors next June.

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The students of the Villars Palace Academy at the Clean-Up Tour of Villars

Our students participated to the Clean-Up Tour of the Villars ski slopes

Following an initiative of the Summit Foundation, last June our students participated in the Clean-Up Tour on the Villars ski slopes. Read further to find out more details about this event

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The Lobby of the Victoria Hotel and Residence

The interview of Jean-Marc Boutilly, General Manager of the Villars Alpine Resort

Michel Robadin, from Direct News, interviewed our General Manager during his last visit at the Victoria Hotel & Residence.

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Some of the representatives of the EHL

Visit EHL (Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne) pathfinders to the Victoria Hotel and Residence

We had the pleasure to host some of our EHL partner's representatives at the Victoria Hotel and Residence. Read more to find out details of the visit.

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Victoria Hotel & Residence lobby

The minimalist charm of a hotel in Villars-sur-Ollon

We are thrilled to be featured in the famous Swiss magazine Le Temps. Read to know more about their article presenting our second hotel: The Victoria Hotel & Residence.

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