Ski & snowboard
what to expect
- A wide variety of slopes: 40% blue runs (easy/beginners), 40% red runs (intermediate), 20% black runs (experienced skiers) as well as marked freeride itineraries
- For skiers and snowboarders: wide groomed slopes, mogul fields, snowpark, funslope, modules and powder zones
- Snow quality: the high altitude (up to 3,330 m) guarantees optimal conditions.
- Ski season: from early November until the end of April (conditions permitting)
Our ‘Favourites’ slopes
Piste des Attelas
If you are skiing in Verbier, you have to try the famous Attelas piste! Starting at 2,700 m, it is an exhilarating, 1000 m-long descent, which brings you straight to Le Mayentzet. After the first two sections, you can head towards Les Ruinettes for a shorter run. This gives you the chance to enjoy slopes with a vertical drop of 500 m and to rest your legs on the way up. For a well-earned break in the sun, stop off half-way at the Inkontro, where you will receive a warm welcome and can savour delicious Italian food.
Piste du Coeur
From the top of Savoleyres (2,354 m), head down the northern face towards La Tzoumaz. This fabulous red run gives you a superb view of the Rhone Valley and the Swiss Alps. If your legs are tired after the first half, you can continue on the easier blue run, but if you still want more, carry on along this nice, regular slope, down to the cable car station.
Piste de la Pasay
Opposite Verbier, in the Bruson ski area, you’ll find the sensational La Pasay slope. If you want to fire up your thigh muscles, this is where to go! There are two options. The first is a black run, which starts right behind the chairlift, with a 35° slope at the top. The second option is easier, circling round a hill before gradually becoming steeper. With a 600 m vertical drop, this slope promises quite a challenge, even to more advanced skiers – ski champions such as Justin Murisier and William Besse did practise here, after all!
Piste du Mont-Fort
At 3,330 m, the Mont-Fort is the highest point of the Verbier 4Vallées ski area. Up there, new experiences await you. While the 360° panorama is stunning, a descent on the black run down the Tortin glacier will really make a lasting impression on you. The first 250 m are on a 35° slope, with bumps carved out by skiers. The altitude and north-easterly exposure of this slope generally guarantee excellent snow conditions. After that initial warm-up, you can glide down the wide, groomed slope towards the Col des Gentianes.
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«The Verbier ski area is paradise for skiers, from beginners to experienced ones. I was lucky enough to leave my first tracks here in 1955. I developed my skills as a skier in Verbier, and went on to become a champion”.
What makes skiing in Verbier so exceptional
Verbier provides an internationally renowned experience on the largest ski area situated entirely in Switzerland and linked to Les 4 Vallées. With spectacular alpine panoramas, reliable snow conditions and diverse terrain, Verbier attracts novice as well as experienced freeriders. Whether they’re after challenging, off-piste itineraries or perfectly groomed slopes, every skier and snowboarder will find what they are looking for.
Beginners can start in dedicated zones with wide runs and gentle slopes which are perfect for learning while building confidence. Thanks to renowned ski schools and these well-prepared areas, beginners can progress rapidly in a secure environment. Several of the easy sections also offer superb views, making the learning experience as memorable as it is safe.
Intermediate skiers have the choice between a wide range of blue and red runs to perfect their technique and improve their carving skills. The long, varied descents allow for steady progress while maintaining the enjoyment of skiing. With a good balance between accessibility and a challenge, these areas will help intermediate skiers build confidence throughout their stay.
Experienced skiers looking for thrills and excitement will find it all in Verbier. The stimulating, technical terrain offers a mix of steep slopes, black runs, mogul fields, iconic freeride itineraries and freestyle snowpark. With challenging chutes (couloirs), powder snow and modules for jumps and figures, the resort provides diverse lines which guarantee plenty of challenges for the most seasoned riders.
Snowboarders will have lots of fun in Verbier thanks to the modern snowpark and the natural terrain. With powder zones and varied itineraries, they can alternate between freestyling and freeriding. This combination makes Verbier the ideal Swiss destination for all styles of riding.
Snowboarding in Verbier
- A varied and reliable ski area: diverse terrain, guaranteed snow, large ski area suitable for all levels
- Snowpark: modules for beginners and experienced riders, ideal for progressing towards more technical figures
- Fun zones: Funslope, skicross, speed skiing, ski stadium, Verbier Race Experience
- Natural terrain: valleys (combes), off-piste slopes and powder zones ideal for freeriding
- Why Verbier is so appealing: a combination of modern infrastructure, alpine terrain and freeride culture, with secured itineraries
- Zones for each level: wide, secured slopes for beginners, long varied runs for intermediate snowboarders, steep slopes and more technical itineraries for experts
