Luxury chalets, epic skiing, and dog sledding await you in Verbier.
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Theres skiing, and then theres skiing in the Swiss Alps.
The famous ski zone has long beckoned serious shredders to explore more than 250 miles of linked trails.
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Perched at about 5,000 feet, Verbier offers direct access to Mont-Fort, the area’s highest peak.
The dining is fine and the shopping high-end.
Heres everything you better know to plan the perfect getaway to Verbier this winter.
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Also avoidFreeride Week, which draws thousands of competitors.
Experimental Chalet
Those looking for a personalized stay should consider theExperimental Chalet.
The hotel has 32 rooms and suites, along with 17 apartments for longer stays.
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Some of the accommodations come with balconies and fireplaces.
The Pugliese chef presents gourmet seasonal tastings in four, six, or eight courses.
Menus of past seasons included veal carpaccio, quail, and burrata tortelli.
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For a special treat, get your fondue with champagne or truffles.
Restaurant La Marlenaz
This mountaintop restaurant is more than the traditional Swiss cuisine it serves.
Snag a seat on the terrace, hands down the best place to take it all in.
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Fer a Cheval
For more of a local vibe, head toFer a Chevalin the village.
Pub Mont Fort
Pub Mont Fortkeeps the apres going long into the night.
Earlier in the evening, you’ll find a more casual scene and a menu of burgers and tapas.
Off-mountain Activities
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Visit the Mont Fort viewing platform.
Sitting at 10,827 feet of elevation, the 360-degreeviewing platformcan be reached by taking the gondola from La Chaux.
Ride a toboggan.
Verbier is home to a gorgeously scenic and longtoboggan run, providing more than six miles of thrilling fun.
Enjoy a spa day.
Verbier is home to several spas perfect for unwinding after a long day on the slopes.
Verbier also accepts theEpic Pass.
Opinions regarding the number of beginner-friendly, intermediate, and expert runs vary.
Beginners should start somewhere like Les Esserts, the largest of the beginner ski areas in Verbier.
It offers gentle slopes and the longest magic carpet in Switzerland.
