Verbier Ski Holidays Resort - Travel Guide

The resort of Verbier is located in the canton of Valais in the Four Valleys region of the Swiss Alps. The resort forms much of the western section of the Four Valleys Ski area. Thanks to its sophisticated, cosmopolitan atmosphere and superb off-piste skiing, Verbier attracts the attention of top skiers, some of whom have even chosen to settle in the resort. Off-piste skiing in Verbier is thought to be the best of its kind in the world. Given the incredible range of challenging, steep slopes that start at high altitude, Verbier is well suited to veteran skiers looking for a testing off-piste experience. The highest slope Mont Fort is at around 3330m. However, Ski holidays in Verbier can also cater for beginner and intermediate skiers, with a good selection of resort level rookie slopes and a mixed bag of blue and red runs.

There is about 35 lifts in Verbier itself and another 40 in the vicinity. The lifts are quite varied, with some dating from the 80s and 90s and other much newer examples that feature nifty acrylic glass protective bubbles to shield passengers from the elements. For those new to skiing, Verbier has seven accredited snow schools and even a ‘Jardin de neige’ where children can safely enjoy their first experience of skiing. Verbier is also very popular with snowboarders and features a massive terrain park within the resort.

In such a hugely popular resort, there is a very obvious need for a decent range of accommodation in Verbier and the resort is more than adequate in this respect, with an ample selection covering everything from Hotels and Apartments to a simple chalet. Verbier Hotels range from the very good to the very great, and the clientele has been known to include movie stars, musicians and even royalty, so it’s worth keeping your eyes peeled even in your hotel. Verbier has only one access road and the journey time from the Airport in Geneva to Verbier will take around 2 hours.

Verbier Ski holidays offer a lively and sophisticated nightlife with a great choice of bars in which to mingle with fellow skiers. The road that runs between the main Ski lift and the town centre is the epicentre of the sometimes raucous nightlife for which Verbier is renowned. The Farm Club is the best known venue in Verbier and is the most likely place to spot celebrity faces. In addition to this, the resort has an extensive selection of dining options, catering for a truly international crowd with cuisine ranging from local specialities and other European dishes to Japanese and American fare. Search Holiday Hypermarket for cheap Ski holidays in Verbier.