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Verbier, Switzerland

Verbier is a village located in south-western Switzerland in the canton of Valais. It is a holiday resort and ski area in the Swiss Alps and is recognised as one of the premier off-piste resorts in the world.

Type City

Why go

  • Swiss village.
  • 1 hand-picked place to stay.
  • Served by Altisurface du Glacier de Prasfleuri.

History

Verbier is a village located in south-western Switzerland in the canton of Valais. It is a holiday resort and ski area in the Swiss Alps and is recognised as one of the premier off-piste resorts in the world. Skiers have settled in the Verbier area in order to take advantage of the steep slopes, varied conditions, and resort culture.

Where to stay

Rue de Médran 70, 1936 Verbier, Switzerland
Indoor

Restaurants & places to go

Burger, Coffee Shop, International, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:30-24:00; We 06:30-14:00 Features: step-free access · 11 Route de Verbier · lekoti.ch
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Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:30-00:00 · 3 Route des Creux, Verbier, 1936 · restaurant-pizzeria-borsalino.ch
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Italian, International, French, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Sa 19:00-21:30 · chalet-adrien.com
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Italian, Suisse, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-21:30 Features: vegan options · 91 Route des Creux, Verbier, 1936 · chalet-adrien.com
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Regional, Burger, French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 06:00-24:00; Su 07:00-23:00 · 25 Route de la Gare, Orsières, 1937 · terminus-orsieres.ch
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Plat Valaisan, Cafe · Opening hours: Su-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 5 Route de la Vallée, Vollèges, 1941 · fromagerie-etiez.ch
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Crepe, Restaurant · Crepe restaurant · lerendezvouschampex.ch
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VéGéTarien, Restaurant · VéGéTarien restaurant · 13 Chemin du Mont, Chemin, 1927 · chemin.ch
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Airports

Sion Airport (SIR) 16 km to the centre
Sion, VS, CH — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Croix de Coeur Altiport 3.1 km to the centre
Riddes, VS, CH
Outdoor
Rosa Blanche Mountain Landing Site 11 km to the centre
Grat südlich Gipfel, VS, CH
Outdoor
Altisurface du Glacier de Prasfleuri 10 km to the centre
VS, CH
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Altisurface du Glacier de Prasfleuri; 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Verbier, Switzerland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach

Tours & experiences