Resort

Switzerland,
Verbier

Introduction

Leave the fur-lined heiress in St Mortiz and come to Verbier with a horde of family and friends. In any season, Verbier is the classic Swiss oasis whether you seek snowy slopes, fireside wine, Gruyère, or Alpine revelry.

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Essentials

  1. No need to spend a small fortune for a ski holiday. Rent a chalet with a group of friends and get back to basics.
  2. Or come in March, when it is quieter than the New Year’s holiday and just as satisfying.
  3. Summer in Verbier offers exciting events such as the annual Fest'Off with street shows and nightly concerts.
  4. Don’t get Verbier confused with its brash cousin, Gstaad, where designer ski suits matter most.
  5. To optimise a long weekend, arrive before 18.00 on Friday, rent your skis and head to the mountain in the morning.

Two-hour tour

  • Sunset Walk — Rent a sledge and take the last free ski shuttle to the stop at Carrefour. Begin your walk up the winding snow-covered trek to La Marmotte. You will then be ready to sledge down back to Verbier at sunset.

  • Chateau de Chillon — Rent a car or take the train to Chateau about an hour away. Look out over Lac Leman from the old bathrooms and dungeons.

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  • Fondation Pierre Gianadda — Head to Martingy’s combined museum experience for a day of culture.

    59 Rue du Forum, 1920 Martigny

    + 41 277 223 978

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Hotels

Dining

  • Pâtisserie de la Poste

    Route de Verbier

    + 41 27 771 64 25

  • Milk Bar

    Place Centrale

    + 41 277 71 67 77

  • Chez Dany

    Hameau de Clambin 10

    + 41 27 771 25 24

  • Le Dahu

    Alpage de la Chaux

    + 41 27 771 80 00

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  • Le Rouge

    Route de Ransou 37

    + 41 27 771 80 00

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  • Le Sonalon

    Route de la Marlene 110

    + 41 27 565 35 30

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  • Public

    Place Centrale

    + 41 27 771 66 66

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  • Le Cristal

    Les Ruinettes

    + 41 27 771 42 44

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  • Fer à Cheval

    Rue de Médran

    + 41 27 771 26 69

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  • La Marmotte

    Les Planards

    + 41 27 771 68 34

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  • Casbah, Hotel Farinet

    Place Centrale

    + 41 27 771 50 77

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Reading

  • Newsagent — Daily newspapers from newsagent beside Coop in Place Centrale.

Shopping

  • La Chaumière Cheese — Cheese, charcuterie and wine.

    2 rue de Médran

    + 41 27 771 25 30

  • Hotel Nevaï — Pampering at Nevaï Spa

    Route de Verbier 55

    + 41 27 775 40 60

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  • Boutique Chez Lise

    +41 27 771 11 27

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Basics

Alternative diversion

  • — Visit Bruson, a nearby village about 10km away. It is unspoiled by new developments, so you can explore old chalets, ancient barns and small patisseries.

Transport

  • Take the train to Martigny — Take the train to Martigny from the airport terminal. From there, you can take a taxi to Verbier. Or you can take the San Bernard express to Le Chable and take the gondola up to Médran.

  • Bus — In Verbier, buses are free and run all day until sunset.

  • Taxi — May Taxi

    + 41 27 771 7771

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Fitness

  • Winter Trails — Need a day off the skis' There are several trails in the mountains. Follow the 45-minute trek starting at the main ski lift Médran, all the way to Chez Dany, where you will join skiers and snow-shoers for a delicious Swiss lunch.

    Office du Tourisme Place Centrale

    + 41 27 775 38 88

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