Verbier is widely regarded as having the best backcountry in the Alps, with the iconic final of the FWT finishing on the Bec des Rosses in early April. The terrain appeals to all levels of skier whether you are fresh out the blocks or experienced you will enjoy the challenge of the ski area. With skiing as high as 3,300m (Mont Fort) and only 2 hours from Geneva, Verbier is a great resort for the whole season be it for a long weekend or a longer break.

For the more experienced skiers, there is an endless choice of impressive couloirs, chutes and gullies; it is evident why this spectacular resort has gained its name as home to some of the toughest and most sought-after alpine descents. Do not be put off by this prestigious reputation though, there are dozens of runs on offer for beginners and intermediates alike, as well as après-ski (and snow-less) activities to rival its best competition in the Alps. 

Verbier classifies its pistes as 43% easy, 29% intermediate and 28% advanced, but the resort is best suited to confident, adventurous skiers and boarders. The resort’s ice-cream-scoop of a mountain bowl is perfectly oriented to the south, so virtually the whole ski area enjoys sunshine all day, as well as views towards the glaciated peaks along the borders with France and Italy. 

The main beginners’ slope, Les Esserts, has a magic carpet and short button lift a great place to hone your skills before heading towards Le Rouge button and being able to access the main ski area where the majority of people spend most of their time on the main network of pistes directly above Verbier, served by the Médran gondola. This spaghetti of reds is a glorious intermediate playground, but even cautious beginners should ride up to access a couple of scenic blues higher up. And everyone – non-skiers included – should ride the sequence of gondolas and cable cars accessing Mont Fort (3,330m) for the views.

The gentle, sunny bowl of La Chaux, before you reach the top, is popular with families. The terrain park here has three routes (blue, red, black) with jumps and rails of varying difficulty, plus a giant airbag (experts only, injuries are common) and a thrilling ski cross/boarder cross run. This is a resort built for every one of all abilities; we cannot recommend the quality on offer here highly enough!

Petit Verbier offer a range of childcare options from nanny’s for a couple of hours to full time throughout your stay. They have a drop off point conveniently located in Mountain Air or they will easily meet you at your chalet, enjoy the freedom whilst the kids our being entertained.

Les Moulins is the junior slope near the town centre, home to the kids’ club run by the Swiss Ski School and a crèche, Les Schtroumpfs. It has one magic carpet and one button. 

Verbier is home to the longest sledge run in French-speaking Switzerland, with a vertical descent of 848 metres. The run takes you from the top of Savolyeres all the way down to La Tzoumaz and you can hire sledges from the top of the Savolyeres cable car or any of the sports shops in resort.  Note that this is not for the faint hearted and that the track can get pretty icy so would recommend a 12yo minimum age.

The new sports centre is due to be completed by December 2019, You will find here a lot of sports activities: tennis, squash, climbing, basketball, volleyball, badminton.

There is also the potential to enjoy the panoramas of Verbier’s mountains from a husky sled. Drive your own sledge around the designated trails in resort. They run from early December to the end of April (snow-permitting) and are a must for all dog lovers!