Two-hour tour
01 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 road at dusk, watch as the sunset melts behind the mountains as you trek up to La Marmotte. You will then be ready to sledge down back to Verbier.
02 Rent a car or take the train to Chateau de Chillon, which is about an hour away. Look out over Lac Leman from the old bathrooms and dungeons.
03 For a day of culture, head to Fondation Pierre Gianadda,
59 Rue du Forum,
1920 Martigny
+ 41 277 223 978
gianadda.ch
Transport
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
maytaxi.ch
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. For other trail suggestions, contact the tourism office in Place Centrale.
Office du Tourisme
Place Centrale
+ 41 27 775 38 88
Office du Tourisme verbier.ch
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.