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.