Les Mosses is a ski resort in the Northern Alps, in the Vaud Alps, Vaud, Switzerland 🇨🇭. The ski area stretches over 40 km of runs between 1,379 m and 1,874 m, served by 14 lifts. Day lift pass 52€ per adult.
* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.
Run distribution is given as a percentage of the kilometres for each difficulty level. Les Mosses occupies a vast plateau at the pass of the same name, between Aigle and Château-d'Œx. Together with La Lécherette, the ski area offers 40 km of runs, mostly red and wide, popular with local families. The plateau is also a major centre for cross-country skiing.
- Col des Mosses plateau
- Family ski area
- Renowned cross-country skiing
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
A resort on a human scale, Les Mosses prioritises friendly welcome and closeness over impressive figures. Its 40 km of runs are ideal for a stay of 3 to 4 days, especially with family or for skiers who don't need to constantly change their playground. The family reputation of Les Mosses is well deserved: dedicated beginner areas, a well-run childcare service, well-groomed green runs and a good-natured atmosphere at the foot of the lifts. It is one of the most reassuring resorts in the Northern Alps for learning to ski with children. The moderate altitude of Les Mosses — village at 1,379 m, summit at 1,874 m — makes it sensitive to climate variations. January and February remain the safest months for optimal snow cover. Outside this window, checking the snow reports before setting off is strongly recommended. The budget for a stay in Les Mosses is clearly high: 52€ for a day lift pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants that are among the most expensive in the Alps. It's the price of excellence, but you should be aware of it before you go. In short: Les Mosses doesn't compete with the giants of skiing and doesn't pretend to. It's an honest destination, often underrated, that deserves to be (re)discovered.
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
At this altitude, snow reliability depends on the conditions of the year. Check the state of the runs before you leave. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
