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Verbier Ratings

Overall: 4.1. Based on 103 votes and 97 reviews.

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Snowsure: 4.6

  • Occasionally gets enough snow for skiing
  • Is often closed due to a lack of snow
  • Occasionally suffers from a lack of snow
  • Rarely suffers from a lack of snow
  • Verbier is snowsure even in the poorest seasons

Variety of pistes: 4.8

  • The ski runs are featureless and unvaried
  • The ski runs are varied but not extensive enough for a week
  • Verbier has diverse and interesting pistes including forests and high alpine terrain

Off-piste: 4.8

  • No off-piste worth mentioning
  • Off piste is out-of-bounds
  • Some varied offpiste that stays fresh for one or two days
  • A vast array of off-piste routes that can stay untracked for several days

Scenery: 4.7

  • An ugly resort in a bland setting
  • Average mountain views and resort
  • A spectacular setting and a beautiful / historic resort town

Access: 4.1

  • At least one overnight stop
  • Requires a whole day
  • Requires more than half a day – you may have time for a few turns
  • Arrive by lunchtime and ski all afternoon
  • There is a main airport within an hour of Verbier

Public Transport: 4.4

  • There are no buses or taxis to Verbier
  • There are slow or infrequent buses / trains available
  • Getting to the resort is easy with frequent bus / train connections

Accommodation: 3.9

  • No places to stay in/near Verbier
  • A few places to stay in the resort
  • A wide variety of accommodation suitable to suit all budgets

Cheap Rooms: 2.4

  • No budget accommodation available
  • Just one or two hostels so book ahead
  • Several cheap hostels and pensions available

Luxury Hotels: 4.7

  • No luxury accommodation available
  • Just one or two luxury hotels so book ahead
  • Several up-market hotels in Verbier

Ski in/Ski out: 4.0

  • The ski area is located far from any accommodation
  • A free ski bus takes you to the ski area in a short trip
  • Ski-in ski-out accommodation is available

Childcare: 3.8

  • There are no child care facilities at Verbier
  • The resort has limited child-care facilities
  • the resort has excellent child-care facilities including at least one reasonably priced creche

Snowmaking: 4.3

  • Verbier relies entirely on natural snow
  • There are just a few snow cannons
  • There are snowmaking facilities on all pistes

Snow Grooming: 4.7

  • There are no snow groomers at Verbier
  • Occasionally some pistes are left ungroomed and in a poor state
  • All the runs at Verbier are groomed daily

Shelter: 3.9

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

Nearby options: 3.8

  • If snow conditions are poor at Verbier, it will be poor everywhere nearby
  • There are good alternatives within an hours drive
  • Other locations on the same lift pass provide a rich variety of snowsure ski conditions

Regional rating: 4.5

  • Verbier usually has poor snow conditions compared to other resorts in region
  • Has average conditions for the region
  • Usually has the best snow conditions in the region

Lift Staff: 4.0

  • The staff at Verbier are rude or unhelpful
  • Lift staff at Verbier are pleasant, cheerful and eager to help

Crowds/Queues: 3.4

  • The resort is always busy and there are usually long lift queues
  • It is quiet apart from occasional weekends and school holidays
  • It is uncrowded and lift queues are very rare

Ski Schools: 4.6

  • No ski schools available
  • One or two ski schools but local language only
  • A few ski schools but book early for multi-lingual instructors
  • Plenty of ski schools and multi-lingual instructors available
  • Excellent ski schools with friendly multi-lingual ski instructors

Hire and Repairs: 4.7

  • Nothing can be sourced, not even ski-wax or ptex
  • There are some ski shops but rentals need to be booked in advance
  • Good quality ski equipment can be purchased or hired and overnight repairs are possible

Beginners: 3.3

  • Beginners can only watch others ski and snowboard
  • A few gentle slopes but beginners will get bored in less than a week
  • Vast areas of gentle terrain

Intermediates: 4.4

  • No intermediate terrain at Verbier
  • Intermediate skiers will get bored after a few days
  • Vast areas of cruising runs

Advanced: 4.9

  • Nothing for advanced skiers and snowboarders
  • Enough steep terrain for a few days with some good offpiste
  • Enough steep terrain and offpiste areas to entertain advanced skiers for at least a week

Snow Park: 3.7

  • Not even a kicker at Verbier
  • Average sized park quite well looked after
  • Huge park area and expertly crafted pipes, jumps and boardercross trails

Cross-country: 3.2

  • There is nowhere to go for cross-country skiing around Verbier
  • There are some cross country trails available
  • The area features many spectacular and well maintained cross-country trails

Luge/Toboggan: 3.7

  • No designated luge or toboggan runs
  • There are toboggan runs that open quite often
  • Verbier has long and well maintained luge / toboggan facilities suitable for all ages

Mountain Dining: 4.2

  • Nowhere to buy food by the pistes
  • Some places to eat up on the mountain but they are often busy and expensive
  • There is a variety of excellent mountain eateries right next to the slopes to suit all budgets

Eating: 4.4

  • Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop
  • There are a few places to eat in the resort but nothing special
  • A wide variety of places to eat and drink in the resort, from fast food to fancy restaurants

Apres-Ski: 4.6

  • Nothing to do, not even a bar
  • There are a few bars in the resort but nothing special
  • Clubs and bars stay open until very late and have a friendly atmosphere

Other Sports: 4.2

  • No sports facilities at all apart from ski lifts
  • Resort has just a small public swimming pool
  • Resort has all kinds of sports facilities, including a full-size swimming pool

Entertainment: 3.8

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

Winter Walks: 4.0

  • Very limited walking and no snowshoe trails
  • A couple of designated scenic walking/snowshoe trails
  • Extensive and diverse winter walking trails for all abilities

Ski Pass Value: 3.7

  • A 1 week ski pass is overpriced compared to the number of lifts available
  • The ski pass is averagely priced and covers a reasonable number of lifts
  • Ski passes are excellent value for money and cover a lot of lifts spanning a big area

Value (National): 3.8

  • Overall, Verbier is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the country and not worth the money
  • Overall represents average value for money
  • Overall offers the best value resort in the country

Value (Global): 3.5

  • Overall, Verbier is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the world
  • Overall it offers pretty average value for money compared to resorts from other countries
  • Internationally the resort offers excellent value for money

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November 21, 2023
Nigel Hawkins
Verbier, one of the few places remaining on my bucket list after 37yrs of skiing all over the world. I ticked it off with friends in Jan 23 and it was so good I'm taking my family of 5 there for Christmas! It's pricey for food and drink but we have an apartment this year and the skiing itineraries and off-piste make it stand out as one of the very best. Attelas to Carrefour is also an amazing piste run.
March 11, 2022
Simon from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Good off-piste opportunities in Verbier but... The 4 Vallees pass is overpriced for what it offers. The links between areas and lift infrastructure outside the Verbier area are poor with too many drag lifts and old, slow chairlifts with limited capacity. It suffers in comparison to other large linked ski areas such as Zermatt/Cervinia, 3 Vallees, Grand Massif etc. I get the feeling the area has been riding on the cachet of Verbier for too long and isn't really trying to be competitive.
March 15, 2021
Nox from Ski Switzerland Switzerland
It was really great this year, mainly because English were not there, Verbier coming to its root!
January 29, 2018
Paul M from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
As you will see from my previous posts down the years........me and the lads are heading back again to Verbs on Feb 24th '18. Still enjoying it, still "Avin it Larry" on the slopes and in the bars. Can't wait, even after what is now our 25th time to this wonderful place! See you in the Farinet or on those slopes :-) (again)!! January 02, 2013 Paul M from United Kingdom Wow, can't believe I wrote the below 7 years ago now and it can still be found on the site reviews. Since my last post here in 2006, the lads and I have been back to Verbier almost every year and are visiting again on 23rd Feb 2013 for the yearly bash. Let me say I just cannot wait, Verbier with its superb slopes and equally superb apres/nightlife just hits the spot like nowhere else. What a place, what a buzz. Look out Verbier here we come (again)!! February 15, 2006 Paul M (Romford, UK) from United Kingdom I've read all these reviews and believe me the people who slate the resort obviously are too stuck up and don't know how to have a good time on ski/board holiday. Me and my mates are going back (for the 9th time on Feb 25 '06) and we cannot wait. It is without doubt the best resort for everything....skiing & boarding, off-piste, apres, nightlife etc, etc that we've ever been too. Skied for 22 years and for the past 6 years, boarding, and I can honestly say I've been most places, Zermatt, Whistler, Saas Fee, Chamonix, Meribel, Mayrhoffen etc, etc and no where even comes close to Verbier. I cannot rate it highly enough and is the only place I've been back to more than once. Do not hesitate in taking your hols there if you're young (I'm 35 now though and still love it) and are looking for a great time both on the slopes and into the early hours!!
January 07, 2018
Stowewoodskier from Ski USA - California USA - California
Verbier rocks. It is one of the best hills in the world. If you can rip, it is a must stop on the punch list. If you are lucky enough for pow, it can be a special place. Who cares about the nightlife after 30,000 vertical on a pow day; a cocktail and a bed. You want to party, go to Miami. If you have never tried a tortaflate at the refuge, you have never had heaven for food on a ski hill and for that matter Chez Denny is a great end to a great day. See you on the hill.
April 04, 2017
Bob from Ski Switzerland Switzerland
All the complaints about the food surprise me. Have you tried the Ardoise on the splendid terrace at the Mouton Noir? Great pizzas and salads on the terrace at Dahu, traditional specialities at Chez Dany, Marmotte, Marlenaz or how about Carrefour or Au vieux Verbier closer to town? Burgers on the terrace at Clovis or La Vache? Healthy options at the Bec Braserie or Offshore for Tex-mex? Italian fare at Carlsberg? Stunning views, self service and raspberry tarts to die for at Cabane Mont Fort? And while Swiss prices are relatively expensive, the Verbier mountain restaurants relying on 1 or 2 lunch sittings in a short season are no more expensive than in Geneva, Lausanne or Vevey running all year round with lunch and dinner...
March 10, 2017
Andre du Plessis from Ski S. Africa S. 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.
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
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 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!