Verbier, Swiss Alps
Swiss Alps

Verbier

Freeriders make the pilgrimage here for the Xtreme and the merciless Tortin couloir. Verbier sits at the top of the 4 Vallées, Switzerland's largest domain, and the nightlife matches the terrain for sheer intensity.

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Altitude
1,500 - 3,330 m
Vertical drop
1,830 m
Pistes
410 km
Lifts
92
Snow score
91/100
Season
Nov 23 → Apr 28

Pistes and lifts

What you can ski here
AlpineSnowboardFreerideSnowparkSki touring
94 marked runs
Blue
32
Red
38
Black
24
Average snow by month
145cm
Dec
210cm
Jan
260cm
Feb
245cm
Mar
155cm
Apr

Run counts and piste kilometres are indicative. Green runs only exist in France, Spain and Andorra; Italy, Austria and Switzerland start at blue. Indicative average snow depth near the top of the resort, in cm.

Where to stay

A handful of well-rated hotels in and around the resort. Pick one, then compare live prices across Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.

W Verbier
4.51.2k reviews
320
Top pick

W Verbier

Very good · 1.2k reviews

Why we like it

A polished, high-end base for Verbier when you want to be properly looked after after a day on the snow.

Guests rate this hotel as very good (4.5/5 from 1,186 reviews). It sits about 550 m from the slopes. A luxury option for Verbier, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

≈ 550 m to the slopesLuxury
From
320/ night
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Hôtel Bristol Verbier
4.7424 reviews
300

Hôtel Bristol Verbier

Excellent · 424 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Verbier, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

≈ 100 m to the slopesLuxury
From
300/ night
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Le Chalet d’Adrien
4.7317 reviews
300

Le Chalet d’Adrien

Excellent · 317 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Verbier, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

≈ 900 m to the slopesLuxury
From
300/ night
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Hôtel Cordée des Alpes
4.7223 reviews
300

Hôtel Cordée des Alpes

Excellent · 223 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Verbier, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

≈ 450 m to the slopesLuxury
From
300/ night
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Le Farinet Verbier SA
4.3371 reviews
250

Le Farinet Verbier SA

Very good · 371 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Verbier, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

≈ 100 m to the slopesUpper-scale
From
250/ night
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Hôtel Montpelier
4.5246 reviews
270

Hôtel Montpelier

Very good · 246 reviews

Why we like it

A polished, high-end base for Verbier when you want to be properly looked after after a day on the snow.

≈ 700 m to the slopesLuxury
From
270/ night
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Hôtel de Verbier
4.8160 reviews
315

Hôtel de Verbier

Excellent · 160 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Verbier, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

≈ 50 m to the slopesLuxury
From
315/ night
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Hôtel Le Vanessa
4.6187 reviews
280

Hôtel Le Vanessa

Excellent · 187 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Verbier, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

≈ 100 m to the slopesLuxury
From
280/ night
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Hôtel Ermitage Verbier
4.7133 reviews
315

Hôtel Ermitage Verbier

Excellent · 133 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Verbier, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

≈ 50 m to the slopesLuxury
From
315/ night
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Hôtel les Chamois
4.6140 reviews
335

Hôtel les Chamois

Excellent · 140 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Verbier, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

≈ 250 m to the slopesLuxury
From
335/ night
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Hôtel Mirabeau Verbier
4.782 reviews
320

Hôtel Mirabeau Verbier

Excellent · 82 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Verbier, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

≈ 300 m to the slopesLuxury
From
320/ night
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The Lodge
4.959 reviews
315

The Lodge

Excellent · 59 reviews

Why we like it

A polished, high-end base for Verbier when you want to be properly looked after after a day on the snow.

≈ 750 m to the slopesLuxury
From
315/ night
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Ratings from Google, prices indicative per night. Live availability and rates via our booking partners.

Ski-in/ski-out

Most premium chalets sit along the Médran lift axis. Below that, hotels are walking distance from the gondola.

Get to know the resort

By day it is a freeride proving ground; by night it is a Swiss party town with deep pockets. Intermediates can have a fine week on the groomers, but Verbier truly rewards strong, adventurous skiers willing to hire a guide and chase the powder off the back of Mont Fort.

Verbier, Swiss Alps
Verbier, Swiss Alps

Hotels in Verbier

Hotels and apartments around the lifts. Compare prices on Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.

Plan your trip

Frequently asked questions

Is Verbier good for beginners?+

Verbier offers 410 km of pistes across 92 lifts, from 1,500 m to 3,330 m. Whether it suits beginners depends on the dedicated learner zones at the base of the slopes, so check the local ski-school options for green and blue run access.

When is the best time to ski Verbier?+

The season runs from Nov 23 to Apr 28, with a snow score of 91/100. The best conditions are usually from late January through February, while spring skiing in March and April brings longer days and softer afternoons.

Where should I stay for true ski-in/ski-out?+

Most premium chalets sit along the Médran lift axis. Below that, hotels are walking distance from the gondola.

How big is the Verbier ski area?+

Verbier has 410 km of marked pistes served by 92 lifts, between 1,500 m and 3,330 m of altitude.

Is Verbier more for beginners or experts?+

Verbier counts about 94 marked runs in total. The colour breakdown above shows how they split by difficulty, a good guide to whether the resort fits your level.