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Verbier Reviews
20 reviews of Verbier in Switzerland.
Voted 5th out of 14 reviewed ski resorts in Switzerland
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- O.K.(1)
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Amazing improvement in my skiing in a very short time
Reviewed 20 Oct 2020
As I had not skied for sometime due to injury, I took a lesson with a highly qualified instructor from Alpinempjo. Roddy took me back to basics and I quickly gained my confidence back. I enjoyed the lesson so much that I have now had a series of lessons and we have covered short swings and bumps as well as carve turns despite the lack of fresh snow. In fact this was a perfect time to have lessons as there was not a lot of runs open and so Roddy found the right piste to practice the different skills. I am now looking forward to more snow to try my new skills on steeper slopes and in powder.
I have also learnt that with proper technique you are less likely to suffer injury. With my new found skills and improved technique, I have also suffered far less muscle aches than previously!!
Not famously family friendly - but a great resort
Reviewed 3 May 2016
I know Verbier quite well, it’s not necessarily the best family resort but we knew that. The main reason we went was because we were meeting friends, and we probably wouldn’t go back with our 6 year old. However it’s a brilliant resort, very sociable.
Verbier Village
Reviewed 13 May 2015
I did a season in Verbier in 2013/4. Savoleyres is a really good place to get your ski legs back as it tends to be much quieter over that side, it is also really good over there on the powder days. The Attelas chairlift or 'James Blunt' (who opened it) leads up to loads of nice runs also whilst up here, La Vache restaurant is really nice. Pub Mont Fort is always really popular and great for a beer after skiing and in the evening. It is defiantly worth a visit to Fairnet. W hotel has an amazing spa and is an excellent way to unwind after a hard couple of days.
Utter paradise for skiers
Reviewed 30 Mar 2015
It was a great pity about the snow, but we can ski anything and we did! We had a lovely Christmas overall. Verbier is utter paradise for skiers as it’s such a big area. I hadn’t been since I did my ski season in 82, so this was a nostalgic trip for me – the resort has changed beyond recognition!
Not a great place for improver snowboarders...
Reviewed 19 Jun 2014
I’m a snowboarder and for me it sucked! I couldn’t find any group lessons at all and I searched high and low. If there aren’t enough people they simply don’t bother having group snowboarder lessons. I could have hired a private guide but it was so expensive. I really wanted to try the off-piste because Verbier is famous for it, and to improve my skills (I'm still improving), but I really needed an instructor for that. It’s great for skiers! My friends who are skiers had a brilliant time and they were in lessons all morning. There are some really long flat sections as well which is not good for snowboarding.
It’s a lovely town, a very, very nice place. It’s nice and compact. There is nice après ski. I found the local spa a bit weird, it’s like 19th century but not in a good way. The Jacuzzi is kept locked up and you need to bring your own towel.
A technical resort with fantastic off-piste
Reviewed 19 Jun 2014
The skiing was great, we were lucky with the powder. It’s quite a technical resort. There’s some really good off-piste, especially the ‘itinerary runs’ which aren’t pisted but are with the ski boundaries, they are fantastic and highly recommended. A day with a ski guide is also worth doing.
We thought it wasn’t as testing over in Italy. The tortin run was great and not as hard as people make out.
The après is nuts! The Farinet is the main place, but that doesn’t kick off until 6pm so until then there are two decent bars directly off the slopes. Verbier is expensive but it’s no drama if you’ve done your research and you’re aware of the prices.
Expensive but amazing skiing
Reviewed 17 Jun 2014
Verbier is an expensive place but it has some of the best pistes in the world. The only thing about the 4 Valleys is that it’s a bit disconnected and it takes a while to get all the way over to the other side. We were lucky even though it was the end of March, it was snowing when we got there and continued to snow for three and a half days, so the conditions were fantastic.
We all had a fabulous time
Reviewed 6 Jun 2014
Verbier isn’t a beginner resort but if you’re intermediate or advanced you will love it.
You get a lot of different skiing, loads of pisted runs but also incredible off piste. The Tortin run is very mogully but you can get a bubble down if you don’t want to ski it. It used to get a bit bottleneck at the Medran but they’ve got new lifts so it’s not that bad anymore. If you’ve got a reasonable amount of experience, you can set off for one day and ski right across the 4 valleys. You wouldn’t be able to ski all the way over and back in one day, but you can get the buses back - set off early and there are lots of nice places to visit for lunches and drinks. Even though it was the last week of March we had masses of snow, it snowed solidly for the first two days and then we had beautiful sunshine. There are lots of really good après ski places too.
Good holiday, expensive resort
Reviewed 5 Jun 2014
It’s very, very expensive! Lunch on the mountain was £120 for 4 people (including wine). It was a good resort for the kids although our kids are quite experienced, they’ve been skiing since they were 3. There was plenty of skiing, you get up on the main gondola and you’re away. I don’t think we would go back, we’ve skied it out now, we like to try different resorts each time. It snowed while we were there so we were lucky because it was quite late in the season. It was getting slushy in the afternoon as you would expect.
One of the best ski resorts in Europe
Reviewed 4 Jun 2014
We had good snow – luckily it finished snowing just before we arrived after snowing for a whole week, so we had enough snow for the whole holiday. It had started to melt when we left as the temperature was 15-20°C but we had the perfect conditions in between.
Verbier has all kinds of tracks for different abilities; it’s just a matter of reading the signs correctly. There are some difficult tracks that can be very dangerous if you go on your own – Tortin has lots of bumps so it’s best to do with a guide or someone experienced.
The nightlife here is some of the best in Europe and the après ski is really good. There are some very nice restaurants where you can order typical Swiss dishes like cheese fondue and raclette.
Good lessons with European Snowsport, perfect for experts
Reviewed 30 May 2014
Verbier isn’t a beginners place, I went to Les Deux Alpes before which is great for beginners, but in this place every blue has a little bit of red in it...They do a thing with Warren Smith Ski School and there was a lot of hype as he was on TV doing The Jump at the time. We actually had lessons with European Snowsport who were fantastic, I'd definitely recommend them.
If you’re an experienced skier, Verbier is one of the best places for off-piste. The ski area goes all the way up to 3000m and experienced skiers should do the famous black from there, which is a bit of a mogul field.
We were here really early in the season and because of this the après ski was quite quiet. They’d had loads of snow in November but none for 2 weeks in December but luckily they had the snow cannons on, so we were fine.
If you don’t do the off piste, you’re missing out!
Reviewed 30 May 2014
The ski area is fantastic and the off piste is amazing! It’s a bit expensive, but that’s just the Swiss economy – this is the only negative I can think of. I was snowboarding on an off piste guided course and had a brilliant time – if you haven’t been here before, get a guide and go off piste. There are some really good itinerary runs. I didn’t do much on the piste but there was definitely a lot of stuff for intermediates. There were amazing conditions in January, there wasn't much when we got there but it tipped down all week.
A picturesque resort for the more advanced skier
Reviewed 21 May 2014
Verbier is definitely a resort for the more advanced skier, but we were aware of that before we went. We’re not ambitious skiers, we just came here for a family ski holiday and to relax in the mountains. We thought the skiing would suit our son and so we knew it would be challenging. Some of the blue slopes are inaccessible unless you are prepared to ski down red or black runs to get to them, or to exit from them. It’s simply the way the resort is laid out. I think advanced skiers would give it a 5/5.
It’s a very walkable town, very picturesque. We had a nice time here. Our chalet hotel was catered but we ate out one evening at a local Swiss restaurant, it was very good. It’s certainly a premium resort, you really need an open wallet when you come here, but then that’s Switzerland. The free bus service around town is brilliant, it’s easy to understand, it runs all over and it’s very frequent. That’s definitely one of the best things about Verbier.
We didn’t do much else other than skiing, although our eldest son did ski paragliding which he thought was brilliant.
Loads of intermediate & advanced, not a budget resort
Reviewed 4 Apr 2014
We picked Verbier because it has a good reputation as a ski resort.
There’s loads of skiing, especially for intermediates and advanced - where it’s black, it’s very black and there’s so much off piste.
The village is just like most ski resorts, with lots of bars, over-priced gift shops, lots of ski stores and not much else.
It’s certainly not a budget ski resort.
Phenomenal !
Reviewed 7 Mar 2014
Had not been to Verbier before – it’s phenomenal. Nothing not to like! The resort is a nice cosy size, not big and sprawling. The snow was amazing, every night of the week there was about half a foot of it! Off piste is brilliant, tree runs are amazing, when you're up there in deep powder with no one else around it’s as good as it gets. Really good place for snowboarding, wherever I explored there were always easy places to get off piste and link back onto the runs. There are some awesome tree runs all the way back down to town where you can dart off into the trees. Absolutely awesome scenery, one of the best trips I’ve had.
Skiing in Verbier
Reviewed 28 Jan 2014
As part of the four valleys ski area, Verbier gives you access to over 410 km of pistes in the Swiss Alps. The 37 pistes here cater for all levels. Over half of the slopes are geared towards intermediate and advanced skiers but the areas of Les Moulins and Les Esserts are dedicated for beginners. For the more adventurous, Verbier is also renowned for being one of the finest 'off-piste' resorts in the world. These steep slopes are not for the faint of heart but do offer a truly unique skiing experience. Whether you are looking for steep, gentle or even unmarked slopes Verbier is the place to be – especially as some pistes have snow all year round.
the resort and history
Reviewed 25 Oct 2013
Verbier ski resort was established in 1937 and consists of traditional, Swiss chalet buildings set against a beautiful alpine backdrop. With 35 lift systems in the resort it is easy to gain access to the mountains and the 410 km of slopes. This resort is too beautiful to miss, and guarantees a first class skiing service. The resort has numerous cafes, restaurants, shops, bars and nightclubs to help unwind after the slopes. Verbier doesn’t just cater to royalty, families are also welcomed. There are children’s slopes available in a great central location and some additional children care services are also available.
Frist class apres ski and off slope activities
Reviewed 1 Aug 2013
The Après ski scene in Verbier is second to none. The village provides high qualities attractions and facilities that rival the on-the-snow activities. You don't even need to leave the slopes to catch a drink in this resort – the 1936 bar can quench your thirst in the unique yurt huts some 1740m above Verbier. If this doesn't take your fancy there are plenty of sophisticated lounge bars to sip a cool cosmopolitan cocktail and indulge in some celebrity spotting. The Farm Club is the place to 'see and been seen' in Verbier for anyone at the forefront of the Après scene. Whilst Verbier offers great nightlife it also caters for those who don't want to party until the early hours of the morning. The village has a cinema, an ice rink and numerous swimming pools and spas to unwind in. Hiking, hand gliding and tobogganing are also popular off the slope outdoors activities in Verbier. As far as dining in concerned, Verbier offers tasty options to suit all budgets. Swiss cuisine and affordable pizzerias sit alongside Michelin star gourmet restaurants. Verbier is the epicentre of Swiss and Après ski, guaranteeing a fantastic holiday both on and off the snow!
Verbier ski holiday in a nutshell
Reviewed 22 Jun 2013
As a small village in the heart of the Valais Canton, south-west Switzerland, Verbier might appear to be a quaint, traditional Swiss village, but don't be deceived – when it comes to skiing Verbier is a cut above the rest. Skiers of all abilities are attracted to Verbier – but it also boasts royal approval with members of the British and Swedish monarchies enjoying the slopes each year. Expect high quality skiing and a buzzing atmosphere here – and one of the finest Après ski scenes in Europe. Altogether Verbier is a skiing experience truly fit for a King!
Really top resort – thanks again to Sno
Reviewed 8 Apr 2013
Verbier - really top resort, great skiing/boarding, great bars, cafe's, night life etc Thanks again to Sno !!
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