Thousands of visitors return to Verbier year after year to ski hard and party hard. Never mind the expense; the heady mix of challenging skiing and alluring nightlife, both on a grand scale, is enough to convince a dedicated mass that no other resort will do.
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Traditionally, Verbier is seen to appeal to good skiers and big spenders, but the last decade has seen tour operators enticing novices and the slightly more budget-inclined with competitively priced all-inclusive package holidays. The compact town, sunny slopes, a good ratio of beginner runs and English-speaking instructors all help to warm beginners to both the sport and the resort.
Verbier itself has grown quickly over the last 40 years, which means that in places, it has lost some of its Alpine charm and village feel. This is particularly true in high season, when traffic blocks the main roads around Place Centrale. However many of the smaller streets in resort remain scenic and peaceful.
| Resort altitude | 1500m - 1500m |
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| Highest lift | 3330m |
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| Lowest lift | 821m |
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| Kms of piste | 195kms |
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| No of lifts | 92 |
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| Black pistes | 5% |
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| Red pistes | 33% |
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| Blue pistes | 33% |
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| Green pistes | 0% |
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| Snow parks | 3 |
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| Glacier | No |
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| Snowmaking | 177 |
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Map of Verbier - Open
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Verbier overview
An overview of the ski resort of Verbier from where to stay, eating and drinking as well as non-skiing activities.
Planning your trip
Helping you to plan your trip with information on how to get to Verbier.
Where to stay
Where to stay in Verbier as well as the low down on the different villages of the ski resort.
On the piste
Getting you on the piste and around the ski area as quickly as possible including our favourite runs, where to get your ski hire from and which ski school to book with.
Food and drink
The inside view on where to find the best food and drink in Verbier from the best apres-ski bars to the cosiest restaurants and where to eat when you’re skiing
Other activities
Can’t ski? Won’t ski? Too much snow or not enough? Find our about other activities in Verbier.
Families
Skiing with children… dream or nightmare? With a little planning, it can be your best ski holiday ever.
The list
The list – sounds boring but it has all the important information such as doctors and dentists, internet and the tourist office.
Our penny’s worth - Open
Our penny’s worth
Staying in Verbier itself can sometimes be tricky whether it’s because of lack of available beds or the often pricey rates. Le Chable (821m) further down the valley has a village-feel, cheaper accommodation as well as a fast running gondola all the way up to Verbier.
Don't leave Verbier without...
• Taking a skidoo up the mountain for dinner at Chez Dany or La Marmotte
• Splashing out on a heli-ski trip with friends
• Staying in a mountain refuge hut and getting first tracks in the morning
• Braving a tandem paraglide
• Dancing all night at the Farm Club or Cas Bah
At a glance - Open
| Nearest airports | Type of resort | Stay in | Go for a |
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Basel
Geneva
Sion
Zurich | Mountain town | Chalets
Hostels
Hotels
Independent Travel
Self-Catered
Tour operator | Week
Week+
Weekend |
| Good for | On the piste | Children | Food and drink |
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Cross-country
Freestyle
Heli-skiing
Ski-touring
Snowboarding | British ski schools
Online lift passes
Snow sure | Creches
Babysitting
Ski schools
| Apres-ski
Evening drinking
Resort dining
Vegetarian
Family friendly
Live music
Late drinking
Mountain dining
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| Other | Other activities |
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Internet access
Churches
| Adrenaline fuelled
Sightseeing
Relaxation
Shopping
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