How big is Verbier?
Verbier has 410 trails served by 89 lifts — the most trails 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
Trails
89
Lifts
10,925ft
Top
4,921ft
Base
6,004ft
Vertical
GVA
Nearest airport, 54 mi
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 4,921ft at the base to 10,925ft at the top, a vertical of 6,004ft. 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 trails 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 backcountry and 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 November 10 to June 12, about 216 days.
March is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 77in, 33in 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), 54 mi away in a straight line. Annecy Meythet (NCY), France is 55 mi, Bern (BRN) is 58 mi. 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 ticket 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 ticket 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.
- GenevaGVA54 mi · major airport
- Annecy MeythetNCY55 mi
- BernBRN58 mi
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
- 8h 20m · 3,853 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 50m · 73 mi
- Total
- ≈ 10h 10m
- Fly to Annecy Meythet (NCY)
- Flight
- 8h 20m · 3,862 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 50m · 74 mi
- Total
- ≈ 12h 40m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Bern (BRN)
- Flight
- 8h 25m · 3,893 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 55m · 78 mi
- Total
- ≈ 12h 50m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, ground transfers at an average 40 mph. 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 ticket 2026/27
CHF 4096-day adult 4 Vallées · ≈$495
CHF 68 per day · 5.7 km of trails per € · #1 of 34 for value in Switzerland
Dynamic pricing — book early for lower prices
88value scoreOutstanding value
Verbier trail map
The official Verbier trail 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 trails served by 89 lifts, from 4,921ft at the base to 10,925ft at the summit.
Always check the resort's live trail status before setting off. Runs shown on a map are not necessarily open, and backcountry 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 level
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 ticket pricesDay and multi-day ticket prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Verbier backcountry & off-piste guideWhere the powder is, which lift to take and the avalanche risk
- Ski resorts in SwitzerlandLive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in Switzerland
Ski resorts near Verbier
- Villars16 mi
- Crans-Montana19 mi
- Leysin20 mi
- Chamonix, France21 mi
- Avoriaz, France22 mi
- Cervinia, Italy24 mi
Distances are straight-line, not by road.