A private chalet at dusk with a heated terrace pool

Switzerland · Valais, 4 Vallées

Verbier

Adventure with sophistication

Verbier is the Alps for people who love to ski. Its sunny balcony above the Val de Bagnes opens onto the 4 Vallées and some of the most celebrated off-piste in Europe.

It is also a village of remarkable private chalets and a lively, international crowd, home every spring to the Xtreme Verbier, the finale of the Freeride World Tour.

Village altitude: 1,500m
Top lift: Mont Fort, 3,330m
Ski area: Around 410km, 4 Vallées
Nearest airport: Geneva, about two hours; Sion

A contemporary timber hotel on the slope at dusk — Timber, glass and the valley lights

The skiing

Steep, varied and wild. The Mont Fort glacier, Tortin and the Vallon d'Arbi are the stuff of freeride legend.

Beginners

Learn at Les Esserts and La Chaux, or in the quieter Savoleyres sector.

Intermediates

Lac des Vaux and the long runs towards Bruson and Nendaz.

Advanced

The Mont Fort and Tortin itinéraires, the Bec des Rosses face and guided off-piste.

Snow parks
Verbier Park at La Chaux has lines from beginner to pro and a dedicated boardercross.

A freerider in a steep powder couloir — The steeps of Mont Fort

Where to stay

W Verbier
Contemporary design, a large spa and slope access in the village.
Chalet d'Adrien
A Relais and Châteaux with Michelin-starred dining and a valley panorama.
Le Chalet de Flore
An intimate boutique hotel with refined service.
Private chalets
Verbier's finest stays are its staffed chalets, many ski-in, ski-out.