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Verbier Ratings

Overall: 4.1. Based on 84 votes and 96 reviews. Vote

Snowsure: 4.6

(1) Occasionally gets enough snow for skiing, (2) is often closed due to a lack of snow, (3) occasionally suffers from a lack of snow, (4) rarely suffers from a lack of snow, (5) Verbier is snowsure even in the poorest seasons.

Variety of pistes: 4.8

(1) The ski runs are featureless and unvaried, (3) the ski runs are varied but not extensive enough for a week, (5) Verbier has diverse and interesting pistes including forests and high alpine terrain.

Off-piste: 4.8

(1) No off-piste worth mentioning, (2) off piste is out-of-bounds, (3) some varied offpiste that stays fresh for one or two days, (5) a vast array of off-piste routes that can stay untracked for several days.

Scenery: 4.7

(1) An ugly resort in a bland setting, (3) average mountain views and resort, (5) a spectacular setting and a beautiful / historic resort town.

Access: 4.1

(1) At least one overnight stop, (2) requires a whole day, (3) requires more than half a day – you may have time for a few turns (4) arrive by lunchtime and ski all afternoon, (5) there is a main airport within an hour of Verbier.

Public Transport: 4.4

(1) There are no buses or taxis to Verbier, (3) there are slow or infrequent buses / trains available, (5) getting to the resort is easy with frequent bus / train connections.

Accommodation: 3.9

(1) No places to stay in/near Verbier, (3) a few places to stay in the resort, (5) a wide variety of accommodation suitable to suit all budgets.

Cheap Rooms: 2.4

(1) No budget accommodation available, (3) just one or two hostels so book ahead, (5) several cheap hostels and pensions available.

Luxury Hotels: 4.7

(1) No luxury accommodation available, (3) just one or two luxury hotels so book ahead, (5) several up-market hotels in Verbier.

Ski in/Ski out: 4.0

(1) The ski area is located far from any accommodation, (3) a free ski bus takes you to the ski area in a short trip, (5) Ski-in ski-out accommodation is available.

Childcare: 3.8

(1) There are no child care facilities at Verbier, (5) the resort has excellent child-care facilities including at least one reasonably priced creche.

Snowmaking: 4.3

(1) Verbier relies entirely on natural snow, (3) there are just a few snow cannons, (5) there are snowmaking facilities on all pistes.

Snow Grooming: 4.7

(1) There are no snow groomers at Verbier, (3) occasionally some pistes are left ungroomed and in a poor state, (5) all the runs at Verbier are groomed daily.

Shelter: 3.9

(1) there is nowhere to ski when it is windy or visibility is bad and lifts often shut, (3) there are some trees for poor visibility but main lifts sometimes close, (5) Verbier is mostly in forest where you can ski in flat-light and windy days, lifts rarely close.

Nearby options: 3.8

(1) If snow conditions are poor at Verbier, it will be poor everywhere nearby, (3) there are good alternatives within an hours drive, (5) other locations on the same lift pass provide a rich variety of snowsure ski conditions.

Regional rating: 4.6

(1) Verbier usually has poor snow conditions compared to other resorts in region, (3) has average conditions for the region, (5) usually has the best snow conditions in the region.

Lift Staff: 4.0

(1) The staff at Verbier are rude or unhelpful, (5) lift staff at Verbier are pleasant, cheerful and eager to help.

Crowds/Queues: 3.4

(1) the resort is always busy and there are usually long lift queues, (3) it is quiet apart from occasional weekends and school holidays, (5) it is uncrowded and lift queues are very rare.

Ski Schools: 4.6

(1) No ski schools available, (2) one or two ski schools but local language only, (3) a few ski schools but book early for multi-lingual instructors, (4) plenty of ski schools and multi-lingual instructors available, (5) excellent ski schools with friendly multi-lingual ski instructors.

Hire and Repairs: 4.8

(1) Nothing can be sourced, not even ski-wax or ptex. (3) there are some ski shops but rentals need to be booked in advance, (5) good quality ski equipment can be purchased or hired and overnight repairs are possible.

Beginners: 3.3

(1) Beginners can only watch others ski and snowboard, (3) a few gentle slopes but beginners will get bored in less than a week, (3) Vast areas of gentle terrain.

Intermediates: 4.4

(1) No intermediate terrain at Verbier, (3) intermediate skiers will get bored after a few days, (5) vast areas of cruising runs.

Advanced: 4.9

(1) Nothing for advanced skiers and snowboarders, (3) enough steep terrain for a few days with some good offpiste, (5) Enough steep terrain and offpiste areas to entertain advanced skiers for at least a week.

Snow Park: 3.7

(1) Not even a kicker at Verbier, (3) average sized park quite well looked after, (5) huge park area and expertly crafted pipes, jumps and boardercross trails.

Cross-country: 3.2

(1) There is nowhere to go for cross-country skiing around Verbier, (3) there are some cross country trails available, (5) the area features many spectacular and well maintained cross-country trails.

Luge/Toboggan: 3.6

(1) No designated luge or toboggan runs, (3) there are toboggan runs that open quite often, (5) Verbier has long and well maintained luge / toboggan facilities suitable for all ages.

Mountain Dining: 4.2

(1) Nowhere to buy food by the pistes, (3) some places to eat up on the mountain but they are often busy and expensive, (5) there is a variety of excellent mountain eateries right next to the slopes to suit all budgets.

Eating: 4.4

(1) Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. (5) A wide variety of places to eat and drink in the resort, from fast food to fancy restaurants.

Apres-Ski: 4.7

(1) Nothing to do, not even a bar, (3) there are a few bars in the resort but nothing special, (5) clubs and bars stay open until very late and have a friendly atmosphere.

Other Sports: 4.2

(1) No sports facilities at all apart from ski lifts, (3) resort has just a small public swimming pool, (5) resort has all kinds of sports facilities, including a full-size swimming pool.

Entertainment: 3.8

(1) Besides the snow and walking there is nothing to do here, (3) the non-skier will find things to do for few days but may become bored after a week, (5) the resort area is a fascinating place to visit, regardless of winter sports.

Winter Walks: 4.0

(1) Very limited walking and no snowshoe trails, (3) a couple of designated scenic walking/snowshoe trails, (5) extensive and diverse winter walking trails for all abilities.

Ski Pass Value: 3.7

(1) A 1 week ski pass is overpriced compared to the number of lifts available, (3) the ski pass is averagely priced and covers a reasonable number of lifts, (5) ski passes are excellent value for money and cover a lot of lifts spanning a big area.

Value (National): 3.8

(1) Overall, Verbier is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the country and not worth the money, (3) overall represents average value for money, (5) overall offers the best value resort in the country.

Value (Global): 3.5

(1) Overall, Verbier is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the world, (3) overall it offers pretty average value for money compared to resorts from other countries, (5) internationally the resort offers excellent value for money.

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March 05, 2015
j from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
We have skied Verbier for 7 plus years now and I have to say it used to be fantastic. However, it has been ruined by the W complex where once you used to be able to park for 2 Francs a day!! Still every time I walk past it is empty so that was money well spent and they clearly got their market research right. The self importance of everyone I had the pleasure of having to hand money to was probably the most shocking development since my last visit. If my company sold services like televerbier I'd be out business in a year. I love the fact the latest lift to be installed is designed for skiers only too; that is a very nice open minded touch. Still great mountains just ruined by greedy companies and the people who run them under the illusion of swiss efficiency.
April 05, 2015
Andre from Ski Switzerland Switzerland
Snow forecast is great for exactly that. However, the visitor review section is, quite frankly, a complete joke. The 'reviews' are often neither accurate or useful. They simply provide an outlet for prejudice and intolerance. I assume the contributors are also hoping to alienate potential skiers from the resort so that they can have a little more space on the slopes to themselves. Whoever edits the content should be highly embarrassed that they are so out of touch with what is going on. PS I believe Verbier is a great resort, with the potential to be even better. It just needs Televerbier to stick to their core business rather than think they can also run mountain restaurants! [note from the editor: we need to rely on the honesty of reviewers as we are unable to stay abreast of all conditions/changes at all our listed resorts! Your review is one such critique which could help edit relevant reviews so only sincere words are displayed.]
December 10, 2015
Clément from Ski Switzerland Switzerland
Verbier is a great ski resort and one of my favorites in Switzerland. Excellent slopes & equipments, fantastic playground for freeriders, greatest après-ski in town, easy transportation.
December 21, 2015
Alex reeson from Ski Switzerland Switzerland
Hi! I'm English and live in Switzerland. Some people really hate the English on here hey? I find the vibe hostile as soon as you reach the pistes of Verbier; too many people worried about how they look and what brands are best. Seems to me most have forgotten what they are doing and where they are!? To many haters that can't remember the days when they started and the feelings that ensured them to continue. The scenery is epic, the pistes are well kept and fast. The restaurants over priced but hey you're in Switzerland c'est normale! It would be nicer if people focused on their own thing and stopped being so inconsiderate to one another. So easy to change. Just don't be a dick when you strap your boards to your feet! Problem solved.
December 22, 2015
Karen from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
We've just come back (19th Dec) after a terrific week on the slopes. The resort did a fantastic job maintaining the slopes. The snow beyond mid station was terrific with even some puffy off-piste snow. My family also had a great day ski touring. The resort gave a discount on the ski pass as not all the runs could open. We found everyone in the resort to be incredibly friendly; Swiss and everyone else. And to my amazement the restaurant prices on the slopes were the same as in Tignes and Chamonix. Still high but nothing unusual. The resort must be amazing when they get their full quota of snow. I will definitely be going back. Ignore the detractors!
December 29, 2015
Carla Rooseboom from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
A lot of reviews here are accurate. Slopes, variety, condition and views are nothing short of brilliant. Skiing is great for all here including beginners and the instructors are polite and really good. As for the scenery, it's truly brilliant and varied in each valley; cannot beat this! Location close to Geneva and transport times are also superb. Two negatives: restaurants are expensive (and the food cannot compare to Italy or Austria) and yes, bad mannered drunk Brits are a problem. For some reason they need to get dead drunk, intimidate people, swear and usually do this in a gang. My husband gave one such bully a very hard slap through his ugly mug after the thug swore at me. His mates looked as though they were going to attack us so we had to literally run for our lives!
January 07, 2016
Nick from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Amazing ski domain and great for advanced skiers! A lot of off-piste skiing available. When crowded best hire a guide that takes you off the beaten path where you will have breathtaking views and fresh powder all to yourself. If you are an experienced skier, you will love Verbier!
November 07, 2016
Richard from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
I don't agree with another reviewer really. All of these reviews with their tints of animosity are a fair reflection of the atmosphere in Verbier. The social scene is dominated by the ludicrously expensive 'Farm club' and similar and unfortunately a load of rich (even by international skruggle to maintain a happy-go-lucky atmosphere). It's the sense of entitlement that wealth brings. Go to St Anton. It's got everything and is one of the happiest places I've been in the world. If you're ever been in Verbier for a low snow period you'll never go back. It's nice for kids and things I think, especially the train up from Geneva; it's really atmospheric.
January 30, 2017
Martin Short from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
There can be no doubt that Verbier is and will remain one of the global skiing meccas for those serious about tackling challenging slopes. The off-piste is tremendous albeit that you have to be quick off the mark or it will go by lunch time.... Everyone complains about the restaurant prices both on and off the slopes. But the main issue is not only the price but the quality and diversity. Verbier rests on the geography giving it wondrous skiing and thinks that, therefore, no one cares about the food. Not so, Zermatt just down the road is spectacular for food and it is difficult to think about skiing after lunch when you taste the delights of Courmayeur. Somehow, that message does not get to the Verbier establishment. Another reviewer asks why Televebier are involved in the restaurant business. I could not agree more. Make way for those who know how to run a restaurant and perfect your pistes and gondolas ..... But do not be put off, Verbier is a resort beyond compare. Just don't go for the culinary delights it has to offer... M
March 10, 2017
Andre du Plessis from Ski South Africa South Africa
Have to agree on a couple of key points made on this site namely: 1. Skiing views lifts etc are brilliant for all levels of skiers. Runs are long, varied, well groomed and interesting. 2. Food is unacceptable, both price and quality. 3. The dear Brits..well a lot come here so naturally a certain percentage are jobs but I found the Brits I interacted with polite and careful skiers. Of course, a couple cannot take a few beers and misbehave but I wouldn't label Verbier as a lager lout town. 4. Plenty to do and see in Verbier and surrounds. 5. In my view Zermatt is better but Verbier is very close and so convenient to access; 2 hours from Geneva airport door to door by car or train/bus.