Verbier is an immensely popular French-speaking resort with a huge ski area due to its position in the vast Four Vallees – one of the world’s largest lift linked domains. A stupefying vertical of 2,509m, a magnificent glacier and authentic Swiss village appeal make this ski resort an irresistible choice and a very real ski experience.

The ski resort of Verbier combines exceptional skiing facilities with traditional-style chalets and architecture, attracting skiers from all over the world and giving the resort a truly cosmopolitan edge. A healthy climate and excellent sunshine ensures the resort remains one of the most pleasant in the region, while an effervescent nightlife completes a fun ski combination.

An international crowd means the resort has managed to amass cuisine options from Indian through to traditional Swiss mountain restaurants. A selection of bars and discos provide nightlife, while the resort’s classical music heritage wows followers and visitors alike. Around 15,000 beds ensure everyone gets to stay at this animated and well equipped resort, while an excellent sports complex in the heart of the village houses extreme sports to swimming.

The village of Verbier has 120kms of downhill runs over 70 slopes, making a total of 410kms in the region. Skiers of all abilities are catered for, with 32 per cent of runs for beginners, 42 per cent for intermediates and 26 per cent for the advanced. One hundred lifts connect the region, while the total number of lifts at the resort is 38.

The highest elevation here is 3,330m, and lifts have an uplift capacity of 41,328 skiers per hour. The vertical drop measures 1,830m, with the longest in the region being 2,509m. An additional 20kms of cross-country trails, plus excellent snowboard facilities, including two snowboard parks, complete the set up here. There are four schools teaching every kind of snow sport at the resort.

The healthy climate at the resort itself, the well thought out facilities, plus the après-ski, make Verbier an enchanting stay. On top of the fine attractions and facilities, there’s access to the rest of the vast Four Vallees area, which is sure to keep you glued to the pistes and wanting to explore this wonderful spot.

The season runs from late November to April and the snow conditions are marvellous due to the resort’s elevation and year-round sunshine. Geneva International Airport is 1 hour, 30 minutes away and travel to the resort involves a number of connections by train and bus.