| Verbier | ||
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| State | Switzerland | |
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| Surface | 1,500 km² | |
| Prefix tel | 41 027 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 1934 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
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Verbier it is a fraction of the city Bagnes of the Canton of Valais in Switzerland.
To know
It is located in the center of one of the most important ski areas in the country and of the entire Alpine chain, with slopes for all levels and many other activities, attractions and infrastructures to pass the time after skiing.
In summer Verbier, like many other mountain villages, is an excellent base for hiking along the many trails in the area.
How to orient yourself
Verbier: full screen map.
How to get
By plane
The nearest airport is that of Geneva Cointrin, 160km from Verbier. The airport of Sion, 50km from Verbier has only private planes and sporadic connections of the Swiss Air col UK. To reach Verbier from the airport you can use bus, train or car.
Transfers by minibus from Geneva airport with Alpybus [1] or AlpinExpress [2].
By car
Verbier is located just off the A9 motorway and national road 21 (European Road: E27), about an hour and a half from Geneva. If you are traveling in the winter make sure you have a car capable of climbing slopes and with snow chains or tires.
On the train
There are no direct trains to Verbier. Passengers coming from Geneva will have to take a train to Martigny and then change trains to take the "St Bernard Express" at Le Châble, the base station of Verbier. From there, passengers can take the cable car or the postal bus to reach the village.
How to get around
Verbier is small enough that you can easily get around on foot, even if you are wearing ski boots. There is a free bus that runs around the village until the evening. There is a cable car service between Verbier and Le Chable running from 08:30 to 18:30, and a bus that runs later, so it's best to take note of the bus timetables if you are staying in Le Chable.
What see
Events and parties
- Verbier Festival. One of the main reviews of the European classical, opera and symphonic music billboard, which has hosted, in past editions, the likes of Martha Argeric, Daniil Trifonov, Khatia Buniatishvili, Alice Sara Ott, Yuja Wang, Evgeny Kissin and others.
What to do
Verbier's main activity during the winter is skiing. The ski area is one of the largest in Switzerland, extending to Thyon and up to the Mt Fort glacier. The area is very famous for the off the track which makes Verbier one of the favorite destinations for more experienced skiers. The best area for beginners is Savolyres. There are fewer infrastructures for snowboarding, but even fans of this discipline can still have fun and experience the thrill of off-piste.
- Ecole Suisse de Ski (ESS), ☎ 41 27 775 33 63, fax: 41 27 775 33 69, @[email protected]. Ski school.
- European Snowsport (ES), Mountain Air Rue de Medran (between Pl. Central and Medran), ☎ 41 27 771 6222.
8:00-19:00. Ski and snowboard school. - Cherries Walks, ☎ 41 79 239 2161. Guided excursions of various kinds.
- Altitude Verbier - Ski and Snowboard School (Altitude), Rue de Medran 27, ☎ 41 27 771 6006. 8:30-19:00. Ski and snowboard school.
- Alpinemojo Ski School, Rue de Medran (Pick-up point at the Medran ski lifts), ☎ 41 77 460 2420. 8:00-19:00. Another ski school, even for the most experienced.
8:00-19:00. Ski and snowboard school.Shopping
How to have fun
Night clubs
Après-ski in Verbier is quite crowded with skiers who flock to the bars and pubs, many of whom have a happy hour between 4 and 5pm. they fill up again until dawn.
- Offshore, Rue de Médran, ☎ 41 27 771 5444. 8:00-21:00.
- Mont Fort Pub, Chemin de la Tinte, 10, ☎ 41 27 771 4898, @[email protected]. Famous for beers and sandwiches, here you will find many skiers.
- Farm Club, Route de Verbier, ☎ 41 27 771 6121. 23:00-4:00.
Where to eat
Average prices
- Au Vieux Verbier, Rue de Médran, ☎ 41 27 771 16 68.
20/60 CHF. 12: 00-15: 00 and 18: 30-24: 00. Reservation recommended for dinner. - Carrefour, Route du Golf 95 (T.), ☎ 41 27 771 55 55, fax: 41 27 771 70 55, @[email protected]. 15/50 CHF.
- Pizzeria Borsalino, Route des Creux 3, ☎ 41 27 771 17 50. 10/60 CHF.
- 1 Al Capone, Route des Creux, ☎ 41 27 7716774. 15/60 CHF.
20/60 CHF. High prices
- La Grange, Route de Verbier Station 70, ☎ 41 27 771 6431. 30/100 CHF.
Where stay
Average prices
- Chalet d'Adrien, Chemin des Creux (Next to the base of the Savoleyres gondola), ☎ 41 027 771 62 00. 560/3000 CHF.
- Chalet Pelicano (Chalets in Verbier), 366 Residence Le Pelican, Chemin des Vernes, ☎ 41 762363444.
- Luxury Chalets Verbier (Luxury Chalets Verbier), Dentdelion Sàrl, ☎ 41 22 534 9774.
Safety
How to keep in touch
Around
- Martigny - At the end of the valley where Verbier is located, famous for its Roman ruins including an amphitheater.
- Quatre Vallées - For an additional fee you can ski in one of the largest ski areas in Switzerland, 450km of slopes and 92 ski lifts.
Itineraries
- Haute Route - There are guides who offer the possibility of making excursions on skis from Verbier to Zermatt as part of the "Haute Route", a journey that lasts several days.
