Verbier is the main resort in Switzerland’s largest ski area, the 4Vallées. Thanks to the combination of a sunny, scenic location, exciting terrain and a lively nightlife, it has long attracted a young crowd intent on making the most of both the slopes and the après ski. Easy access (two and a half hours by public transport from Geneva airport) has helped make Verbier popular with the British as well as the Dutch, Scandinavians, the international Geneva set – and above all, the Swiss.
While Verbier has slopes to suit all levels, it best suits confident, adventurous skiers and snowboarders. The 80 lifts access more than 410km of runs, including some of the best lift-served off piste in the Alps. Stay on track with the essential facts from the resort below, and scroll down for our insider guide to a day on the pistes, expert ratings and advice.
For further Verbier inspiration, see our guides to the resort's best accommodation , restaurants and après ski . Inside the resort On the slopes Who should go Where to stay How to get there When to go Essential information The resort’s main network of pistes is directly above Verbier, served by the Médran gondola. At its foot is the luxurious W Verbier hotel, plus a generous number of bars, cafés and shops.
These form the resort’s second focal point – the first being Place Centrale, at the opposite end of Rue de Médran. Between the two, Rue de Médran itself is home to the majority of bars, shops and restaurants. R.
