Sun-drenched Verbier is a chic, cosmopolitan haven for skiers that love a challenge on their skiing holiday. As a part of the massive 4 Valleys ski area, you are connected to 410 km of pistes and five other ski resorts - La Tzoumaz, Nendaz, Veysonnaz, Thyon and Les Collons. This mountain playground that keeps good snow due to its high altitude and glacier has slopes for everyone. And many of them!
Situated smack in the middle of a south-west facing bowl, the resort and slopes are well sheltered by surrounding mountains. There are three good beginner areas in the resort itself so there are plenty of places to learn, but in reality it's intermediates and experts that will really make the most of this mountain. Get excited black-piste lovers, Verbier is home to some of the most challenging runs in Europe.
Like the steep steep declines of Gentianes and Mont Fort. Really let loose on the backside of the Grand Desert glacier on near-vertical drops - just make sure you take a guide. For the less crazily-confident intermediates, there are plenty of gentler tree-lined slopes all over the place. There's also a decent snowboard park as well, with good rails, kickers, gap jumps and more.
With strict building guidelines enforced, Verbier has managed to hang on to its traditional mountain village feel, despite having great facilities and a raging après-ski scene! The spectacular views and sunny afternoons mean that the many outdoor terraces are quickly packed as people leave the slopes for the day. Verbier is not a budget option, but it is a triple threat - great challenging skiing, mountain charm and a pumping nightlife.
More on Verbier:
Verbier Ski Schools
European Snowsport
European Snowsport is Verbier, Zermatt and St. Moritz' premier ski school. They provide private and group lessons with fun, professional instructors who know their resorts like the backs of their hands.
www.europeansnowsport.com
Adrenaline International Ski & Snowboard School
Adrenaline International Ski & Snowboard School offers the best value for money in Verbier. In collective lesson with 6 kids maximum and adult courses limited to 4 participants maximum per group. In private lessons offering you high quality personalised service and tuition with a professional and experienced instructor.
www.adrenaline-verbier.ch
New Generation Ski & Snowboard School
The New Generation Verbier ski school is led by Tom Waddington, known to the team affectionately as their fearless leader. Tom is an ex race coach and spends his summers training with the British team so you’re in safe hands! The Verbier ski school team are all qualified to BASI level 3 or ISIA level so you’re guaranteed an instructor with lots of experience and who knows the resort inside out. The team in Verbier teach all levels of skier but are unable to teach snowboarding at present.
www.skinewgen.com
Performance Verbier
Performance was started based on one simple principal - you deserve the best possible day on the hill. So they've built a team of really experienced, well qualified and fun ski instructors who know Verbier inside out and who can all make sure you get the most out of your skiing and the most out of Verbier. If it's an idea you like the sound of then get in touch.
www.performanceverbier.com
La Fantastique Ski School
La Fantastique ski school was born in Verbier 35 years ago. A small revolution - the first ‘parallel’ ski school in Valais, founded on the ideal of quality private instruction and off-piste skiing. 35 years later, the ski school has grown, the tracks have multiplied, but the spirit of La Fantastique remains: passion for skiing and a quality service.
www.lafantastique.com
