Verbier Ski School

Kids:

• Whippersnappers will need the Les Esserts Pass.
• Wallabies will need the Les Esserts Pass, then the instructor will advise when to upgrade to the Verbier Pass.
• Arrows to Bombers will need the Verbier Pass.
• Rockets to Pro-riders will need the 4 Vallées Pass.

Adults:

• Off-Piste Courses will need the 4 Vallées Pass.

Read more about ski passes in Verbier

Fly

Fly to Geneva Airport and get an airport transfer which takes just under 3 hours. Or fly to Sion Airport which is closer, but there is less choice when booking flights.

Train

Get a train to Martigny and then change for Le Châble. You can then either stay in Le Châble, or get a taxi, bus or the gondola up into Verbier.

There is a free bus service that runs circular around the resort. Verbier has a free bus service that runs from Carrefour all the way down to Verbier village. It runs every 5-10 minutes from 8am – 6pm.

All lines run through the supermarket stop (Migros), Ermitage  car park in Place Centrale, Medran lift station and Savoleyres lift station. So if you need to get to any lift station, it doesn’t matter which one you get on.

It is important to get the right number to get to your destination.

• Line 1 takes you to to Carrefour
• Line 2 takes you to Hameau (Les Esserts)
• Line 3 takes you to Patier and Verbier Village

*Tip – Only line 3 stops outside la poste on the way to Patier and Verbier Village

These can be found on the official Verbier website.

We’re proud to work alongside Milly Harrison, who offers yoga and wellbeing coaching in Verbier. Please look at her classes to see what’s on when you’re in Verbier.

Yes! You can learn to ski away from the steep slopes in multiple beginner areas. If you’re a very nervous skier, there are plenty of easy green and blue slopes to practice to build your confidence. Read more about beginner skiing in Verbier.

It’s good to note that the nursery slopes don’t require a Verbier ski pass. You can buy a ‘beginner area only’ lift access, so check before purchasing a lift pass, as you could save yourself a few Swiss Franks.

Intermediate to advanced skiers will love Verbier due to its varied terrain and itinerary routes. The pistes are incredibly prepared are always in tip-top condition. So no matter your ski level, you’ll have a brilliant time in Verbier.

If you’re looking for a few ski lessons, book one of our friendly and fun instructors to learn how to navigate the slopes in a calm and safe environment.

Although the resort sits at 1500m, and does get affected by the sun early into the spring, most of the slopes are much higher up the mountain, around 3,000m. Which means the snow sticks around all season long up the top, so there’s always plenty of snow to enjoy.

Verbier is a relatively expensive ski resort. Some people refer to it as the most expensive ski resort in Switzerland. But Switzerland as a country, is more expensive than other neighbouring countries like France or Italy.

Expect to pay around 7CHF for a beer and around 25CHF per person for a meal.

Verbier’s extensive network of lifts are open in summer and winter. Click here to find out when Verbier opens this winter.

Geneva airport is the closest airport to Verbier ski resort. You can then get a transfer to the resort from the airport which takes just under 3 hours. Or fly to Sion Airport which is closer, but there is less choice when booking flights.

Verbier ski resort sits at 1500m.

Verbier has a reputation for being a high-end party resort, but it is fantastic for families and young children as there’s so much going on. Teenagers will love Verbier’s relaxed vibe and the chic accommodation that’s insta-worthy.

Small children can ski for free in Verbier, so it’s worth mentioning when buying a lift pass.

Find out why Verbier is a great family-friendly ski resort.

Verbier tourist board website

See Verbier
A site with useful info about resort and well as snow reports and news