Why Verbier
Verbier is one of the great names of Alpine skiing: the heart of the 4 Vallées, a huge linked ski area, with legendary freeride terrain around Mont Fort and a lively village. It is also known as one of the priciest resorts in the Alps.
The key is that you do not have to sleep in the village. Le Châble, in the valley, connects by gondola, and villages like Nendaz share the same ski area at lower prices.
Choosing by type of trip
- Ski and nightlife: a chalet or hotel in central Verbier.
- Family: an apartment or chalet on the quieter Savoleyres side.
- Tighter budget: an apartment in Le Châble.
- Big ski area for less: Nendaz or Veysonnaz.
When to go
- Good time to save
- Peak season: pricier and busier
- ❄ Usual snow season
- A guide only: varies each year.
Winter (December to April)
Verbier is the heart of the 4 Vallées, one of the largest ski areas in Switzerland, famous for freeride. Christmas, New Year and February are the busiest and priciest; January after the holidays and March outside Easter are better value.
Summer (June to September)
Hiking, mountain biking and lifts to high viewpoints, at far lower prices than winter.
Getting there
- By train to Le Châble via Martigny, then the gondola up to Verbier. Geneva airport is about two hours away.
- By car up the mountain road from Le Châble; in winter use winter tyres and check parking before arriving.
- The Le Châble–Verbier gondola links the valley with the village and the slopes, which makes Le Châble a practical base.
