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Verbier |
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412km - Blue 33%, Red 41% and Black 26% |
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Good nightlife
Entertainment for non skiers
Lots of superb off-piste skiing
A varied amount of runs and the glacier at 3330m is snow sure
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Overcrowded, especially at weekends
We don't think the 'Four Valleys' is quite as good as it looks
Not ideal for beginners
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Verbier Travel | By Air
Geneva 170km, transfer time aprox 3 hours
Sion 60km | |
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London to Paris and onto Geneva. Direct train from Geneva to Le Chable, followed by a 25 minute bus transfer up the mountain.
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Verbier Ski
 Verbier is a sprawling town of wooden chalets set in a beautiful valley with glorious views. It's one of the most famous ski resorts in Europe and is nestled in a well sheltered position in the beautiful Southern Swiss Alpes.
Renowned for its excellent off-piste, Verbier will not fail to disappoint if the snow is right. Its infamous itineraries and extreme backcountry are renownded for being some of the best in the world. The glitzy town oozes luxury and there are numerous expensive hotels and restaurants to chose from. The apres scene is not all high class stuff though, with plenty of opportunities to let your hair down in Verbier's famous bars.
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Verbier Restaurants
 Verbier has over 75 restaurants to choose from so there is a lot of variety. Here's a few you may want to try
La Marleinz (T: 00412 7771 5441)
La Marmotte (T: 00412 7771 6834)
Chez Dany
Sonalon
Al Capone (T: 0041 27771 6774)
La Grange (T: 0041 27771 6431)
Le Hameau (T: 0041 27771 7560)
Kings Restaurant (T: 0041 27775 2035)
Montpellier
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Verbier Nightlife & Verbier Bars
 Farinet has been awarded the title of 'Best Bar in Europe' in the past, and quite rightly so. Enjoy cheap pitchers of beer in an extraordinary bar where the roof opens and closes, shots are given away throughout the evening, live music is blasted out and everyone gets well and truly into the apres spirit.
Pub Mont Fort is a great place to head if you finish the day at Medran. Get stuck in during the happy hour and relax to the good music and awesome atmosphere.
The Casbah is located under the Farinet Hotel, in the main square. Not the most sophisticated of places, but a cheaper option by a long way than the Farm Club.
The Farm Club is very expensive club but has great service and atmosphere.
1936 - head to the Mayentzet Chairlift and you will find this bar on the slopes below. Great place to stop on the way back home. Sunny deck, good DJ's and a BBQ.
Verbier Bars with WIFI
Big Ben, Rue de Medran
King's Cafe, Rue de la Poste
Cilantro, Place Centrale
Farinet Lounge, Place Centrale
Pub Mont Fort, Chemin de la Tinte
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Verbier Activities
 Sports Centre (027 771 6601) Go for swimming, ice hockey,skating, squash and curling. There is also ice climbing, snowshoeing and paragliding.
Paragliding - 027 771 6818.
There is a cinema which puts on films in English - check with the local Tourist Office. |
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Verbier Accommodation
Verbier Hotels
Where to stay in Verbier. There is somewhat of a accommodation deficit in Verbier, as a lot of the privately owned chalets are not let out throughout the season. There are lots of classy hotels, and plenty of ski companies operate there. Care should be taken on where to stay as some accommodation is a fair way from any lifts, although there is a free bus service around the town.
5* Chalet de Adrien 771 6200 www.chalet-adrien.com - this is luxury at a price
3* Poste - 771 6681 - very central (between Medran and the town centre)
3* Farinet 771 6626 www.hotelfarinet.com - great location (on the town square)
The Lodge
Looking for the ultimate luxury? Price no problem? Why not stay at The Lodge? it's part of Sir Richard Branson's wonderful portfolio of retreats that include Necker Island in BVI. Located near the Medran lift station this lodge has been turned into a winter wonderhouse which includes a steam-room, gym, and ice rink. Prices start from £35K per week and more details can be found at www.virgin.com/limitededition
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Ski Verbier
Welcome to a vast ski are of over 400km of runs including links to Thyon, Nendaz and Veysonnaz. The Mont Fort glacier is very snow sure and imposes itself dramatically. Queues can be a problem though, especially during peak season. Occasionally blue sky powder days which coincide with a public holiday result in horrendous queues to get up the mountain. Verbier is part of the 4 Valleys, but don't assume that these four valleys are connected in the same way that the 3 Valleys in France are. Getting around the valleys is by no means easy, and unless you are happy to ski the difficult itineraries, then taking lifts down the mountain is necessary to leave the Verbier 'Valley.' Snowboarders - There's loads of domain to explore for the freeriders with trees, wide pistes and, at times, some excellent powder. The 1936 Neypark at La Chaux is where you should heard to; there is a good selection of rails including a wall ride, a cross Rail and a Flat up. DJ's and a chill out zone makes the park a favourite hang out for boarders. The Verbier O'Neil Xtreme contest is held here every year sponsored by Swatch. Advanced skiers & Boarders - Verbier attracts a hard core of skiers who love the off-piste. It has some of the best and most varied off-piste in the world today. The Mont Fort cable car sends you to the glacier and from there you can do the famous 'back side of Mont Fort' - only with a guide though. If you would rather stick to itineraries then head down the black on Mont Fort and then on towards the Tortin snow bowl. With powder, this run is unbelievable as you navigate a long and well formed mogul field. The itineraries are all worth giving a go, and with good fresh snow they are unbeatable.
 Intermediates - Probably not the mile hungry place you would imagine but there is an excellent variety of runs all around. The main area above Verbier is good to improve on and the Attelas run down the central valley is fun, if a little busy. Some slopes can get crowded so try and head over to the underused Savoleyres area. This area is also ideal for those looking to try out their first off-piste. Beginners Skiers - Verbier is not a Snowbrainer first choice for beginners but there is enough to keep you happy, and there is the potential for confident beginners to be pushed. There are sunny nursery slopes just above the village centre and in the Savolyres are, with tree lined runs down to La Tzoumaz. Investment has been made recently with new magic carpet lifts in the Esserts beginners area. Alternatively, the blues at La Chaux are gentle and fun but served by an incredibly slow chairlift.
Lift Passes for Verbier
Where can you get lift tickets for Verbier / Mont Fort / La Tzoumaz and the 4 Vallees?
Buy your ski-pass online for 1-21 days and you won't have to queue for your lift tickets when you are in the resort. Go to www.esecure.ch/verbier/
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Verbier Mountain Restaurants
 There are 37 mountain restaurants at last count. We recommend the following
Marmotte is rustic and good for Rosti
Chez Danny is our favourtie at Snowbrainer
Cabane du Mort Fort for things Swiss |
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Verbier Ski Instruction / Courses / Camps
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Alpinemojo
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you are looking for someone to take you to the next level of skiing or snowboarding then look no
further. Alpinemojo are a small team of instructors offering one-on-one ski
lessons, group performance courses & camps.
Alpinemojo courses are ideal for snowsports enthusiast looking to improve their skiing and step up a gear their performance without checking into a traditional 'ski school'
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experienced team includes;
Roddy Willis -
one of the few Brits to hold the Swiss Patente certification which
allows instructors to legally teach off-piste in Switzerland.
Felix Tanguay - known for his love of
dropping off large pistes
Andy
Longley - top mogul skier he competes on the world cup circuit
David Melena - specialises in
snowboarding and telemarking. If you enjoyed watching the boarder-cross
at the recent Winter Olympics, this is your man, he's often found
training the teams
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Visit the Alpinemojo website or call UK:
+44 (0) 7786 069 967 or Swiss + 44 (0)764 642 521
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Verbier Ski Schools
Adrenaline Ski & Snowboard School t:0041 27 771 7459
European Snow Sports
t:0041 27 771 62 22
La Fantastique -
T: 0041 27 771 4141
La Maison du Sport T: 0041 27 775 3363
Powder Extreme
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Verbier Snow
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Verbier Taxis
Transfers to the resort can be arranged
Bruchez T: 079 221 066
Corron Vincent T: 776 2829
Taxi Edelweiss T: 079 460 6760 |
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Ski Resorts Near Verbier
Links to Nendaz, Thyon 2000, Les Collons and Veysonnaz, La Tzoumaz
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Verbier Ski Rental & Verbier Snowboard RentalWe recommend getting your ski hire and snowboards at Xtreme Sports in Verbier. If you book online here at Snowbrainer you can make big savings on the recommended retail price for all your winter equipment. Your equipment will be waiting for you in the shop on your arrival. Save time and money - It's a NO BRAINER - Book Here Now!
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 Easy to use Piste Maps & Ski Trails
Looking for high detailed piste maps for your GPS? Snowranger sells affordable quality digital maps that are great for any ski or snowboard trip. For those of you who’ve ever wondered which run gets you back to France from the Swiss side of Portes du Soleil or you’re racing the clock to get back from a Courchevel lunch to Val Thorens before the lifts shut this is invaluable kit. No more wrestling wet paper maps with frozen fingers! There are over 500 ski resorts piste maps in Europe and North America available.
Go to Snow-Forecast Snowranger
 Film your Mates Jumps, Tricks & Shameful Ski / Snowboard Moments.
We love the JAMCAM – it’s a head camera that allows you to capture your days skiing or snowboarding on the mountain. You can rent or buy the kit so for more details head to www.jam-cam.tv If you take the JAMCAM rental service in resort they include a host to record your day. The alternative is to rent before you leave, taking the equipment to the ski resort of your choice and posting back on your return. Gift vouchers are available via the website offering an unusual Christmas or Birthday present for your ski & snowboard mad friends.
 What's an easy way to carry skis?
Well we found the ‘THE HANDLE’ . This nifty little device allows you to carry your skis around without causing major injury to yourself and other members of the public. It’s incredibly easy to use – no Velcro just a click buckle. It’s also light and small enough to put in your pocket. www.ski-walker.com
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Verbier has been a favourite of group for many years. Awesome skiing and snowboarding every time we go and thanks to Snowbrainer for looking after our ski hire. Great discounts saved up over £250at Xtreme Sports between the 6 of us. Will use you again next year.
By L Radford on 23/10/2009 07:50:16
We love skiing in Verbier and head over there every year pre Christmas. We’ve been lucky this year with the fantastic pre-Christmas snowfall. The scenery is breathtaking and the off piste skiing and snowboarding is incredible. Cheers Snowbrainer for sorting us out with great ski/snowboard equipment! See ya next year!
By C Henry on 28/12/2009 09:29:39
We went to Verbier on a girls ski weekend - week what a blast! I don't think I'd been to on a holiday where there were so many guys. Of course we were treated like queens and I'd thoroughly recommend the Farm Club - take some nice clothes!
Skiing was great, though we did stop a lot for hot chocolates. Booked online to get the deal for ski hire with snow-brainer and the Xtreme shop were brill. Can't wait to get back to the resort.
By Sarah H. on 11/01/2010 09:34:15
Verbier has a cult following and e have just joined the club. Awesome place with plenty of variety of slopes whilst the off-piste is just terrific. Only bugbear was the buses around resort got a little full. Xtreme Sports was as good as you said they would be so We would definately use you guys again for our ski rentals.
By Kenny Watts on 13/02/2010 16:17:04
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Verbier |
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