The Ski Area

Verbier is without a doubt one of the most popular ski resorts in Europe and for good reasons. The Ski System consists of four large valleys, Verbier, Veysonnaz, Thyon, and La Tzoumaz,  with the highest ski altitude, the Mont Fort glacier, reaching 3300 meters.

All together Verbier has over 400 km of groomed slopes offering challenges for beginners as well as intermediates and professionals. The area is services by over 40 ski lifts. You can read more about skiing in Verbier here.

Freeskiing

Throughout the whole ski area you find huge off-piste opportunities, but you'll be amazed to see how fast it will disappear so be prepared for early mornings. Verbier is renowned for its off-piste and 'semi' off-piste opportunities. The off-piste is easily accessible, though best suited for intermediate skiers and professionals.

The 'semi' off-piste itineraries include Vallon D'Arby, Tortin, Gentianes, Mont Fort, Mont Gelé and other notable off-piste runs such as, Stairway to Heaven, Rock Garden, Col de Mines, Fontanet and Creblet. Verbier is one of only a few resorts to have a mountain that has no pistes coming down it, Mt Gélé.