Resort: Verbier is the largest ski area in Switzerland and sits on a wide sunny south-west facing bowl at 1500m facing spectacular peaks. This attractive chalet-style resort has it all. Verbier has the largest ski area in Switzerland, some of the best off-piste in the world, great night-life and a huge choice of sporting and leisure activities during both summer and winter. Popular with the British and Swedes it has a cosmopolitan mix of visitors attracting ski enthusiasts from all around the world.

Winter: Verbier is at the heart of ‘Les 4 Vallées’, the largest linked ski area in Switzerland with over 410km of piste and more than 90 lifts and railways linking the resorts of La Tzoumaz, Nendaz, Veysonnaz, and Les Collons. The Mont-Fort Glacier is the highest point at 3330m and has a challenging black piste from the summit. From the top there are fantastic views to the Matterhorn, Grand Combin and Mont Blanc. There are also testing runs down from the summit of Mont Gelé at 3023m. Verbier’s Swatch Snowpark at 2842m is the venue for many Big Air competitions has jumps and rails for beginners to pro level riders.

Summer: There are 400km of hiking trails and experienced hikers can follow the tracks of the chamois beneath the snow covered peaks. For horse riders there is a variety of courses and hacks through the local mountains and forests. With over 200kms of trails Verbier has something to offer every level of mountain biker. For those looking for more action there is climbing and paragliding. Rock Climbing: There are over fifty rock climbing routes. Verbier has an indoor and outdoor swimming pool open in the summer months. There are also thermal spas situated within half an hour’s drive of the village.