Verbier is one of the ski resorts in Switzerland which is a winter holiday destination for those of you who want to find relaxation and adrenaline. Fantastic snow conditions, high altitude resorts, and extensive ski areas make Verbier ski resort a top list of ski holidays for skiers and snowboarders around the world.
As one of the largest ski and snowboarding resorts in Europe, Verbier has many pistes that are very friendly for beginners and very challenging for professionals. Verbier has 400 km of pistes divided into about 45% easy, 45% intermediate, and 10% advanced. Before sliding, you must know how capable you are and look for suitable piste characteristics to prevent you from the risk of injury or an accident. The following are the characteristics of the ski pistes in Verbier as your guide in choosing the right way:
- Les Moulins
It is a run that is perfect for children learning to ski and boasts a kid's club suitable for children.
- Les Essert
For older beginners, Les Esserts is the right path for you to play this sport. Les Esserts also provides stunning views of the beautiful landscape.
- Tortin
Tortin is a course that offers several red tracks that are popular and popular with the middle class. The track is quieter than the famously busy Mont Gélé, so you can explore more freely.
- Savoleyres
It is the perfect location for intermediate skiers to step up their skills because there is a choice of red and blue runs for them to try.
- Chassoure-Tortin
For advanced skiers, this is the trail they crave. Full of adrenaline rush and even the most skilled pros will reach their limits when descending the 3023m slope.
Apres Ski Bar
After a long day of skiing, it's not wrong to visit the bar to relax with a drink or eat food while telling the story of the excitement earlier. On top of the mountain, there are several famous apres ski bars such as Chalet Carlsberg, Bar 1936, Le Rouge, and Ice Cube, which are ready to welcome you with live music and DJs. If you prefer to enjoy Verbier nightlife by singing and dancing to your heart's content then in the city center you will find the Ski Farinet Aprés bar. This place will blow your hopes into the next universe.
Alternative Activities
If you see skiing a little too extreme, maybe you could try dog sledding tours as an alternative activity. You just need to sit on the cart and let 7-10 dogs pull you. Bringing you around to see the beauty of Verbier's snow in a different way. Apart from that, there are many other ski resort activities besides skiing that you can do such as:
- Go snowshoeing
- Go to après-ski
- Book tandem flights
- Visit the spa for relaxation
- Book a restaurant for lunch
- Visit a museum or watch a movie
- Buy a pedestrian ticket and jump into the elevator
Verbier Accommodation
As one of the largest ski and snowboarding resorts in Europe which is always visited by millions of tourists every year, Verbier also offers many accommodation options, all depending on your budget. From luxurious chalets to very affordable hotels, there's something for you. If you are looking for affordable accommodation, you should look in the Le Chable area. The area is quiet and situated at the bottom of a valley but has direct access to the Medran ski lifts. So you can still reach the excitement of the slopes and Verbier nightlife. The Eco Lodge Verbier is one of the Le Chable accommodations that could be an option for you. Has many choices of rooms that can be adjusted to your needs and downstairs there is a restaurant that is ready to serve when you are hungry.
