Verbier Ski Resort Guide
Verbier, Switzerland
Rated: 4/5 (from 7 ratings)
| Recommended For | Freeriders, Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 412km |
| Highest Lift | 3,330m |
| Resort Height | 1,500m |
| Nearest Airports | Sion and Geneva |
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Verbier
The ski area of Verbier is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,500m, with 412km of marked runs.
Summary
Verbier is part of the Four Valleys ski area with access to 412km of downhill skiing, with 205 marked pistes, served by a total of 92 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Verbier itself (412km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Four Valleys ski resorts of Bruson, Evolène, La Tzoumaz, Nendaz, Siviez, Thyon les Collons and Veysonnaz.
With ski lifts as high as 3,330m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
Verbier offers good sking, particularly, for Expert and Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Verbier is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Verbier.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Verbier is 15km long and the most difficult run is the 'Gentianes - Tortin'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Verbier?
The next notable snow forecast is 16cm, expected on 22 December, with around 40cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
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| Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Verbier Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 5 | 7km |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 20 | 31km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 19 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 412km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 29km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 17 | |
Four Valleys Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 106 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 77 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 2 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 412km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 92 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Verbier Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 3,330m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,500m |
| Resort Altitude (Verbier) | 1,500m |
| Max Vertical | 1,830m |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, E, S, W
Verbier has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as east and west, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Freeriders | |
|---|---|
| Expert Skiers | |
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Verbier
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Verbier Ski Schools and Verbier Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Verbier?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Val de Bagnes, Entremont District.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Verbier is Sion, 60 minutes drive away.
Geneva, Berne, Annecy, Turin Caselle, Basel and Chambery airports are all within three hours drive.
Sion is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 17 ski lifts are able to uplift 41,328 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 42km of ski runs, with 52 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Verbier open?
Opened (since 30 November 2024).
Closes : 21 April 2025.
Usual opening is mid November (May open weekends in November prior to main opening), and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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