Verbier ski guide
Switzerland · Editorial review: 9 November 2026.
Early answers
Verbier is the best-known resort of the Verbier 4Vallées ski area in Valais. The official operator site describes 410 km of runs between 1,500 m and 3,330 m (Mont-Fort), linking Verbier, La Tzoumaz, Nendaz, Veysonnaz and Thyon. This guide separates what the operator and tourist office publish from what they do not: published counts differ between pages, and measured queue times are not available. Verbier 4Vallées: ski resort, checked 2026-11-09.
Key takeaways
- Verbier 4Vallées is described by the operator as the largest ski area entirely within Switzerland: 410 km of runs, 1,500–3,330 m, five linked resorts.
- The Verbier sector alone is described as 106 km of runs and 33 lifts, covering Verbier, La Tzoumaz–Savoleyres and Bruson.
- The 2026–27 press kit gives the run split as 33% blue, 53% red and 14% black, so the area leans towards confident intermediates.
- Seven marked, ungroomed freeride itineraries are listed (including Mont-Gelé and Col des Mines); access is not the same as safe conditions, so check the day's avalanche bulletin.
- The press kit says the ski area was open 177 days in 2025; lift counts and monthly snow figures come from different sources and are labelled below.
| Who it suits | Large 4Vallées area for confident intermediates and experts, with a Mont-Fort high sector and marked freeride routes. Read the assessment |
|---|---|
| Daily budget | No resort prices are published here; use your own amounts. |
| Pass | not verified yet |
| Weekday / weekend / holiday waits | not verified yet / not verified yet / not verified yet |
| Monthly snow evidence | Third-party averaged monthly snowfall and base depth, see the snow section. |
Verified photo not available yet
No generic mountain is presented as Verbier.
Snow statistics
Historical published figures for Verbier. These are not a forecast, live report or guarantee of open terrain.
third-party aggregated average monthly snowfall and average base depth. Measured at: Not stated by the publisher. OnTheSnow historical snowfall page, seasons 2012–13 to 2025–26 to date; the page does not state the measurement elevation or how the figures are collected.
Line chart of typical snow depth in centimetres. Each point is labelled with its cm value. The line breaks across months with no data. Hatched marks mean no data, not zero.
- Verified monthly value
- No data (not zero)
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Bar chart of monthly snowfall in centimetres. Each bar is labelled with its cm value. Hatched slots mean no verified data, not zero. Full cm and inch values are in the table.
- Verified monthly value
- No data (not zero)
Scroll sideways to see every month. Hatched slots are no data, not zero snow.
Monthly snow statistics for Verbier (centimetres, with inches in parentheses). No data means not verified — it is not zero snowfall.
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| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly snowfall | 112 cm (44.1 in) | 83 cm (32.7 in) | 88 cm (34.6 in) | 48 cm (18.9 in) | 2.2 cm (0.9 in) | No data | No data | No data | No data | No data | 38 cm (15 in) | 107 cm (42.1 in) |
| Typical snow depth | 45 cm (17.7 in) | 57 cm (22.4 in) | 52 cm (20.5 in) | 40 cm (15.7 in) | No data | No data | No data | No data | No data | No data | 13 cm (5.1 in) | 32 cm (12.6 in) |
Snow reliability
Frequent winter snowfall on third-party multi-season averages, with very large year-to-year swings
Based on: OnTheSnow multi-season averages for Verbier (annual average 472 cm; individual seasons from 244 cm to 823 cm). Operator publishes 177 open days in 2025. Measurement elevation not stated by the aggregator
Sources for these snow figures
- OnTheSnow — Verbier historical snowfall — retrieved 2026-11-09 (Europe/Stockholm). Period: OnTheSnow historical snowfall page, seasons 2012–13 to 2025–26 to date; the page does not state the measurement elevation or how the figures are collected.
- Verbier press kit winter 2026–27 (open days in 2025) — retrieved 2026-11-09 (Europe/Stockholm). Period: Calendar year 2025 (177 open days stated).
A historical average is not a forecast or a guarantee of open terrain.
How should I plan lift tickets at Verbier?
Decide first whether you will ski only the Verbier sector or travel across the full 4Vallées to Nendaz, Veysonnaz and Thyon, and check with the lift operator which ticket covers that. Verbier4Vallees.ch is the operator site for lifts and passes, while verbier.ch is the tourist office. Enter only the amounts you will actually pay into your own trip plan; equipment, food, transfers and lodging are separate categories and are not estimated here. Verbier tourist office: ski and snowboard, checked 2026-11-09.
| Item to check with the operator | Amount shown here |
|---|---|
| Adult day ticket | Not published |
| Multi-day ticket | Not published |
| Rental equipment and helmet | Not published |
| Meals and drinks | Not published |
| Complete day total | Not calculated from resort data |
How busy is Verbier on weekdays and holidays?
Separate weekday, weekend and holiday waiting times have not been verified for Verbier.
| Visit context | Measured waiting time |
|---|---|
| Weekday | not verified yet |
| Weekend | not verified yet |
| Peak holiday | not verified yet |
The operator's advertising material cites 1,100,000 skier days and 12,000,000 lift rides in the 4Vallées area, but it does not say how those figures were counted or what they imply for any named lift.
Who should consider Verbier?
- Intermediates: Red runs are the largest share of the published run split (53%), with blue at 33%.
- Experts: The tourist office describes Mont-Fort at 3,330 m as a high-mountain sector with demanding freeride routes, and the operator lists a Mont-Fort black run whose condition depends on snow. Freeride routes are marked but not groomed; confirm conditions with the operator and carry avalanche equipment appropriate to the day.
- Beginners and families: The operator lists a beginners' sector and describes La Tzoumaz–Savoleyres as suited to families and beginners, and Bruson as a quieter, wooded sector. Confirm which sector your lesson meets in before planning the day.
What is the terrain like at Verbier?
Operator and tourist-office pages do not all quote the same lift count. The table shows the wording rather than choosing one figure.
| Published field | Exact source wording | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ski area size | "410 km of runs" | Verbier 4Vallées — checked 2026-11-09 (Europe/Stockholm) |
| Altitude range | "1,500 - 3,330 m" | Verbier 4Vallées factsheet — checked 2026-11-09 (Europe/Stockholm) |
| Lifts (tourist office) | "80 remontées mécaniques" | verbier.ch — checked 2026-11-09 (Europe/Stockholm) |
| Lifts (press kit) | "70 remontées mécaniques" | Press kit winter 26–27 — checked 2026-11-09 (Europe/Stockholm) |
| Verbier sector | "106 km of top-quality runs and 33 lifts" | Verbier 4Vallées — checked 2026-11-09 (Europe/Stockholm) |
| Run split | 33% blue, 53% red, 14% black | Press kit winter 26–27 — checked 2026-11-09 (Europe/Stockholm) |
| Freeride itineraries | "7 secure, marked but ungroomed routes" (the tourist-office page says 8) | Verbier 4Vallées — checked 2026-11-09 (Europe/Stockholm) |
| Linked resorts | Verbier, La Tzoumaz, Nendaz, Veysonnaz, Thyon | Press kit winter 26–27 — checked 2026-11-09 (Europe/Stockholm) |
| Open days | "177 jours d'ouverture du domaine skiable en 2025" | Press kit winter 26–27 — checked 2026-11-09 (Europe/Stockholm) |
Published specifications do not establish which terrain or lifts are open today.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Verbier ski area?
The operator describes 410 km of runs in the Verbier 4Vallées area, between 1,500 m and 3,330 m. The Verbier sector on its own is described as 106 km of runs and 33 lifts.
Which resorts are linked to Verbier?
The press kit lists five connected resorts: Verbier, La Tzoumaz, Nendaz, Veysonnaz and Thyon. It describes the trip through Nendaz and Veysonnaz to Thyon as a full-day excursion that ends with the return to Verbier.
What is the highest point and what is up there?
Mont-Fort at 3,330 m is the highest point of the ski area. The operator describes a viewing platform, a black run and the Mont4 zipline (1.4 km, 383 m of descent).
How much snow does Verbier get per month?
On OnTheSnow's multi-season averages, snowfall is highest in December (107 cm) and January (112 cm), with 83 cm in February and 88 cm in March. The same page gives an annual average of 472 cm; individual seasons in that table range from 244 cm to 823 cm. These are third-party aggregates without a stated measurement elevation, not a forecast.
Is there a reliable source for Verbier lift queues?
Not that we verified. Measured waiting times by weekday, weekend and holiday are marked not verified yet.
Sources and limits
- Verbier 4Vallées: ski resort — checked 2026-11-09 (Europe/Stockholm). Scope: operator description of sectors, 410 km, freeride routes and Mont-Fort.
- Verbier 4Vallées factsheet — checked 2026-11-09 (Europe/Stockholm). Scope: altitude range 1,500–3,330 m.
- Verbier tourist office: ski and snowboard — checked 2026-11-09 (Europe/Stockholm). Scope: sector descriptions, 410 km and 80 lifts.
- Verbier press kit winter 2026–27 (PDF, French) — checked 2026-11-09 (Europe/Stockholm). Scope: run split, 70 lifts, open days in 2025, linked resorts.
- OnTheSnow: Verbier historical snowfall — checked 2026-11-09 (Europe/Stockholm). Scope: third-party monthly and seasonal averages; measurement elevation not stated; not a forecast.
This Verbier assessment interprets the listed sources; it is not a first-hand visit report. Confirm the current operating calendar with the operator.
Plan the next step
Plan your Verbier budget. Compare: Zermatt, Chamonix.