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Just 90 minutes drive from Geneva, Verbier has a well-deserved reputation as a world-class resort, attracting skiers of all levels from across Europe and beyond.
Whether you come as a family for some quality time away from the daily routine, or with a group of friends out to ski hard and party harder, Verbier has plenty to offer.
Skiing
Verbier itself boasts over 412 kilometres of pistes, as well as a wealth of easily-accessed off-piste skiing. You can cruise the gentle tree-lined runs from Savoleyres down into Tzoumaz, stopping at Chez Simon for a spot of lunch, or start from the top of the awesome Mont Fort and ski the piste then the itinerary run down the Col des Gentianes right down into Siviez, 1,600 metres below.
Après Ski
Verbier takes its après-ski pretty seriously. Relax with a vin chaud and watch the world go by from the window at Garbos, enjoy a lively beer or three on the terrace at the pub Mont Fort, or dance on the bar to the live band at the Farinet.
Restaurants
The resort has a wide variety of restaurants from Michelin-starred haute cuisine to humble but delicious pizzas, with plenty of places to enjoy traditional Swiss and local Valais specialities on the staff's night off.
Other activities
Walking – for non-skiers, Verbier has some beautiful walks up on the mountain and some lovely places to stop for lunch on the way.
Sledging – the 10km piste de luge runs from the top Savoleyres down into Tzoumaz.
Skating – at the Sports Centre, where you can also go and watch evening ice-hockey matches.
Swimming, sauna and squash – also at the Sports Centre
Cinema - on Place Centrale. Matinee and evening screenings of English language movies for kids and adults.
Treetop adventures – the Sentier Suspendu at Medran. An adventurous treetop walk, with rope bridges, flying foxes etc.
Trampoline – giant trampoline with bungee harnesses for added acrobatics, near the Place Centrale for children up to 14yrs.
Parapente – spectacular flights from the top of the mountain down into the resort; solo, for those already qualified or tandem with an experienced instructor.
Shopping – ski equipment and clothing is reasonably priced, and there are plenty of other clothing, gift and homeware shops to browse.
Pampering – there are several day spas offering massage and beauty treatments, as well as therapists who will come to the chalet.
For more information about these activities and about Verbier in general, visit the Verbier website www.verbier.ch and check the links on our links page.
© Ski Extra 2007
