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Verbier, Information & Area Guide

Verbier is situated on a broad south-facing plateau in the heart of the Valais Alps’s, overlooking the Combins and Mont-Blanc ranges. A spot that makes it easy to benefit from excellent views and plenty of sunshine. The ski resort lies just 0.5 km from the village centre. This part of Switzerland, which is French-speaking, is situated in the southwest of the country and is close to France and Italy’s borders.

It’s the entrance to the ski area of the 4 Valleys. There are views of the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc trails on Mont Fort Glacier. Mont Gelé is renowned for its off-piste ski slopes, and in the south, there are nature reserves and waterfalls in the secluded Haut Val de Bagnes that cascade into Mauvoisin Lake, the site of the arched Mauvoisin Dam.

The resort conveys a high-end brand and enjoys an international reputation thanks, in particular, to so many establishments renowned, restaurants with famous chefs, prestigious events such as the Verbier Festival Academy or the Jumping International. However, Verbier has continued to retain a vibrant and sporting soul. With 412 km of slopes, an incomparable environment, and excellent weather, its ski area
is one of Europe’s largest. Try your hand in summer with mountain biking, hiking, or golfing. With popular après-skis and numerous festivals, the nightlife is vibrant.

One of this ski resort’s main attractions is its music festivals. The Verbier Festival is an annual festival of international music that takes place in late July and early August for two weeks. The Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra will take up residence at Schloss Elmau, the majestic Bavarian retreat.

Verbier is an iconic ski resort, with the terrain of world-class and après ski being one of the reasons why visitors return to time and time again. It’s one of the ski resorts with the most visits and one of the most popular globally. Indeed, the wealthy and famous visit Verbier and many well-known names here own ski property.

Avid skiers visit Verbier to test their metal for its steep terrain and rugged off-piste terrain. The array of challenging runs are suitable for advanced and professional skiers. The most challenging thing these skiers want to conquer is the vertical lift run, one of the world’s largest, the Mont Fort Glacier!

Novices and intermediate skiers, need not despair, there are excellent groomed runs for you. As this is part of the 4 Valleys ski area, Switzerland’s largest ski area, all levels are catered.

Verbier ski resorts, which are part of the four valleys, are Verbier, La Tzoumaz, Nendaz, Veysonnaz, and Thyon.

The altitude of this resort is 1500 m
The top elevation is 3330 m
The base height is 1400 m
In total there are 412 km of slopes
107 km for beginners
202 km for intermediates
103 km for advanced/experts
67 lifts that can carry 85941 passengers per hour

The high altitude resorts and extensive snowmaking facilities, especially Mont Fort Glacier, ensure snow throughout the winter ski season. From mid-November through to late April, the ski season is open. At Savoleyres, La Chaux, and Lac des Vaux, there are nursery slopes for absolute beginners and some easy runs, where they can exercise their newfound abilities. Ski schools offer advanced freeride and heli-skiing levels, and with an impressive terrain park, snowboarders will be in their element.

There are several smaller villages where you can stay and still enter the 4 Valleys ski area, while Verbier is the main resort. Le Chable is the village directly below Verbier, where you’ll be taken by train from other parts of Switzerland (including Geneva). From Le Chable, you can enter the Bruson Ski Area and the primary Verbier Ski Area. La Tzoumaz is a remote, quieter resort on the other side of Verbier and
Savolyres has access by gondola to the main ski area.

From Verbier, Nendaz and Veysonnaz are further northeast and are accessible from the Sion Path. Since they were linked to the 4 Valleys ski area, both villages have evolved and offered more affordable property than Verbier. Nendaz has greater access to the rest of the ski area, while Veysonnaz gives you access to the Thyon & La Printse ski area’s quieter slopes.

If this ski resort sounds like everything you have been searching for in a ski destination, you can reach it by flying into Geneva Airport. It’s located just 1 hour 45 minutes’ drive away, so you can reach this wonderful ski resort from many international destinations.

Verbier’s truly charming location in Switzerland is a must-visit and once visited, never forgotten!

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