Verbier, Switzerland

Verbier ski resort

A true mix of international flare and village culture

Nestling in a wide sunny bowl above the Rhône Valley, with breathtaking views of the mountains that separate Switzerland, Italy and France, Verbier retains a wonderfully alpine charm. As part of the four4 valleys, the ski area is vast, high and varied with over 400km of runs including Thyon, Veysonnaz and Nendaz. Majestic pine trees span out above and below the resort, which, after a fresh snowfall, give an entrancing ‘winter wonderland’ feel to the resort.

Verbier combines a fashionable resort and a fierce mountain. The resort of Verbier is very beautiful, filled to the brim with attractive chalets and set in a sunny and impressive setting. Some may find the pace of Verbier quite hectic. Keen skiers or snowboarders will love Verbier’s ski areas. There are areas of Verbier that cater for all level of skier and snowboarders, although it is the advanced skiers and snowboarders that really get to utilise Verbier’s mountains to the max. Hire a guide to explore the renowned off-piste areas. The nightlife in Verbier is also able to satisfy every taste, from civilised cocktails to dancing on tables.  

Verbier is renowned for its extreme skiing, but it is attractive to many levels of skier and snowboarder. The experts get the run of the mountain, with some amazing freeriding terrain and challenging bumps runs. Beginners and intermediates will also discover extensive terrain to cruise in Verbier. However, the 4 Valleys, at which Verbier lies at the far end, can not realistically be compared to the likes of the 3 Valleys or Paradiski areas, as it is not quite so convenient to explore.

Activities in Verbier include ice climbing, heliskiing/boarding, paragliding, tobogganing, or hanging out at the sports centre where you can swim, have a sauna, ice skate, or play squash or tennis.

Skiing and boarding in Verbier

The Mont Fort Glacier at 3330 metres has guaranteed snow throughout the season and is easily accessible via the largest cable car in Switzerland. For beginners there is a choice of nursery slopes at the back of the village and an excellent ski school. You will soon progress to the sunny slopes of Savoleyres, the gentle tree-lined runs to Tzoumaz and the wide, open slopes of the glacier. While Verbier has plenty for everybody, it has built its reputation as an advanced skiers’ paradise.

Apres ski in verbier

Verbier is buzzing with life! Relax with afternoon tea in your chalet or at the Milk Bar, or head for the ever popular Mont Fort Pub, Big Ben Bar or the Nelson. There are numerous restaurants to try such as the Fer à Cheval for pizza, or the Rosalp for a feast. Other activities include ice-skating, curling, indoor tennis and golf, a heated indoor swimming pool, Turkish baths tobogganing, cinema, sauna/solarium, para and hang-gliding, cross country skiing and a beautifully designed sports centre equipped for most activities. After dinner, Marshall’s or the Farm Club will sap the last ounces of energy from your legs!

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