How big is Verbier?
Verbier has 410 pistes served by 89 lifts — the most pistes of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland.
Verbier resort guide
Valais, Switzerland
The freeride capital of the 4 Vallées
Verbier at a glance
410
Pistes
89
Lifts
3,330m
Top
1,500m
Base
1,830m
Vertical
GVA
Nearest airport, 87 km
15% beginner30% intermediate55% advanced
Verbier is renowned for its challenging off-piste terrain and vibrant après-ski scene in the heart of the 4 Vallées.
Your questions about Verbier, answered
How high is Verbier?
The lifts run from 1500m at the base to 3330m at the top, a vertical of 1830m. Of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland, that is the 3rd highest, with the 5th biggest vertical.
Is Verbier good for beginners or experts?
The pistes at Verbier split 15% beginner, 30% intermediate and 55% advanced, against an average of 30% beginner and 29% advanced across the resorts we track in Switzerland.
On those numbers it suits confident skiers and riders looking for steep terrain.
For off-piste, our guide documents 8 zones at Verbier, with the lift to take and the avalanche risk for each.
When is the ski season at Verbier?
Over the last ten winters Verbier has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around 10 November to 12 June, about 216 days.
March is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 196cm, 85cm of new snow and 3.7 bluebird days.
Month-by-month snow history →What is the nearest airport to Verbier?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Geneva (GVA), 87km away in a straight line. Annecy Meythet (NCY), France is 88km, Bern (BRN) is 93km. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.
How much is a lift pass at Verbier?
A 6-day adult 4 Vallées costs CHF 409 for 2026/27, or CHF 68 a day. For value it ranks 1st of the 34 resorts we price in Switzerland.
Full lift pass prices and history →Airports near Verbier
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- GenevaGVA87 km · major airport
- Annecy MeythetNCY88 km
- BernBRN93 km
Travel time to Verbier
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Geneva (GVA)Quickest
- Flight
- 1h 35m · 754 km
- Transfer by road
- 1h 50m · 117 km
- Total
- ≈ 3h 25m
- Fly to Annecy Meythet (NCY)
- Flight
- 1h 40m · 781 km
- Transfer by road
- 1h 50m · 119 km
- Total
- ≈ 3h 30m
- Fly to Bern (BRN)
- Flight
- 1h 35m · 768 km
- Transfer by road
- 1h 55m · 126 km
- Total
- ≈ 3h 30m
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, transfers at an average 65 km/h by road. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.
Verbier lift pass 2026/27
CHF 4096-day adult 4 Vallées · ≈£371
CHF 68 per day · 5.7 km of piste per € · #1 of 34 for value in Switzerland
Dynamic pricing — book early for lower prices
88value scoreOutstanding value
Verbier piste map
The official Verbier piste map, published by Téléverbier / Verbier 4Vallées. This map covers the whole 4 Vallées: Verbier, Nendaz, Veysonnaz, Thyon and La Tzoumaz. It shows every run, lift and sector across 410 pistes served by 89 lifts, from 1,500m at the base to 3,330m at the top.
Always check the resort's live piste status before setting off. Runs shown on a map are not necessarily open, and off-piste terrain is never patrolled unless the map says so.
Why go to Verbier
- World-class off-piste terrain
- Excellent après-ski scene
- Modern lift infrastructure
- Great for advanced skiers
- Beautiful mountain views
- Extensive ski area (4 Vallées)
Things to know
- Very expensive
- Can be crowded
- Limited beginner terrain
- Weather dependent
- Expensive accommodation
- Can be intimidating for beginners
Skiing and snowboarding Verbier by ability
Beginners
Verbier is challenging for beginners due to limited beginner terrain and the resort's focus on advanced skiing. Consider starting at a more beginner-friendly resort first.
Intermediates
Good for intermediate skiers! Verbier offers a good variety of intermediate terrain, though the resort is primarily known for its advanced skiing and off-piste opportunities.
Advanced
Verbier is a paradise for advanced skiers! The resort offers some of the best off-piste terrain in the world, challenging slopes, and access to the extensive 4 Vallées ski area.
Our take on Verbier
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Official resort website: verbier.ch
More on Verbier
- Verbier snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Verbier snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Verbier lift pass pricesDay and week pass prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Verbier off-piste guideWhere the powder is, which lift to take and the avalanche risk
- Verbier off-piste guidesMountain guides and schools offering off-piste, touring and heli-skiing here.
- Ski resorts in SwitzerlandLive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in Switzerland
Ski resorts near Verbier
- Villars25 km
- Crans-Montana30 km
- Leysin32 km
- Chamonix, France33 km
- Avoriaz, France36 km
- Cervinia, Italy38 km
Distances are straight-line, not by road.