Verbier is located 2 hours from Geneva and 1 hour from Sion. The famous resort is at
the centre of the 4 valleys ski area, which contains 400km of piste including 30km
of snowmaking. There is also excellent off-piste on offer, over 40km of cross-country
and one glacier. Snowboarders may have heard of the Verbier extreme competition held
here regularly, there is also a board park to enjoy as well as everything a boarder of
any ability could want.
The cosmopolitan village offers numerous classy boutiques, restaurants and bars which
give a vibrant après ski scene. The resort is also renowned for a good ski school and
child care, which makes it an instant hit with families.
On the activity front Verbier offers a full sports centre including indoor tennis,
curling, cinema and snowshoeing.