The Alpine village of Verbier is located in the south of Switzerland. It is a French-speaking area of the canton of Valais. In 1925, the first hotels appeared here, and since 1947 – the first rope tow. Today, the ski resort of Verbier is part of the ski area of the “Four Valleys”. 200 kilometers of different trails are served by 48 lifts. The territory is considered one of the most saturated with heavy descents (“black” tracks account for 26%).
Verbier boasts of its unique natural objects. Excursions to the following of them are held here:
- Mont Fort glacier (height 3330 m), from its top begins one of the “black” routes;
- high-altitude station Mont Gele (height 3023 m);
- Grand Saint Bernard pass (height 2469 m);
- Durnard Gorge.
In the neighboring town of Martigni, a Roman amphitheater, temples, residential quarters and baths have been preserved. The city with a 2000-year history was originally built by the Celts as a defensive fortress.
In summer, Verbier hosts a classical music festival. It attracts performers from all over the world. At this time, the resort’s hotels are full and rooms must be booked in advance. Support for the event continues throughout the year.
In winter, in addition to skiing, the following activities are offered here:
- cross-country skiing tracks;
- dog sledding;
- hiking (snowshoeing);
- 2 sledge routes with a total length of 10 km.
In Verbier there are comfortable hotels, guest chalets, apartments. There are several restaurants, bars. Buses run between them. The main place where the main entertainment events take place is the central square of the village.
Hotelski
The hotel complex offers accommodation in double and triple rooms, an improved chalet or apartments with a sauna. The TELEVERBIER ski lift is 1 km away. The bus runs every 30 minutes. The on-site restaurant, Les Touristes, is French. A continental breakfast is served in the morning. Family dinners can be ordered. It offers a terrace, a room for storing sports equipment. Parking is free.
“Great room with beautiful mountain views and very helpful staff! The owner is an amazing person. He helped me settle down and was attentive the whole time I was here” Georgios, Greece
W Verbier
This modern Alpine hotel is located in the heart of the resort. Guests are settled in comfortable rooms of standard, family, junior suite and suite. Extra beds are not available. Parking is paid – 49 Swiss francs per day. It offers a restaurant serving local cuisine, a spa, an indoor pool, a heated outdoor pool. There is a cable car station 100 metres from the entrance. Breakfast is served in the morning. During the day, à la carte meals can be enjoyed at the restaurant, sushi bar, tapas bar or café. The Away Spa and modern gym are free of charge. A concierge is on duty on the floors around the clock.
“It’s a really cool hotel! The room has everything you might need. Right in the room you can buy a cap, a T-shirt with the logo of the hotel. The lift directly opposite is cool! After the descent you drive right up to the hotel, no need to drag with skis to the bus. Near the café with normal coffee, the hotel did not like the coffee” Arthur
La Cordée des Alpes
The hotel is 50 metres from the cable car and the ski bus stop. The nearest ski lift is 900 metres away. It offers single, double bed rooms,deluxe rooms, suites and apartments with several bedrooms. The interior design used a modern style with decorative elements of ski vintage. There is an on-site restaurant serving European cuisine and a continental breakfast is served in the morning. After skiing or in inclement weather, you can visit the spa with indoor pool, work out in the gym, lounge area with open fireplace.
“My first visit to the hotel and I was delighted with this experience. Spacious comfortable room, lovely spa and really great restaurant. Just a few minutes walk from the center of Verbier. My neighbors and I exchanged impressions. Everyone rates accommodation here on the highest scale” John, UK
Hôtel Vanessa
Not far from the Medran ski lift is the Alpine Hotel Vanessa. The number of rooms consists of suites, junior suites, family and superior duplex rooms. Free sauna and hot tub services are available. A continental breakfast is served in the dining room in the morning. In the evening, Italian and French cuisine is served à la carte. You can come here with pets. Parking is free.
“The staff were very friendly. They escorted us to the front desk as soon as we got out of the car. The beds are comfortable and the room service wasn’t too bad either. Breakfast was everything we needed. We were lucky that no one was at the spa when we arrived, so we had the whole jacuzzi and sauna just for ourselves, which was great! All in all, have a nice stay!” Jonas, Switzerland
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Experimental Chalet
The experimental chalet is located in the heart of Verbier. It was designed by Fabrizio Casiraghi, an architect famous for his style combining modernity and historical authenticity. It features a restaurant serving local cuisine, a nightclub and a cocktail bar with specialty drinks. In the famous nightclub there are often celebrities who come to the resort. Locals also come here to relax. The hotel’s spa area consists of 3 treatment rooms, a sauna, a hammam, a solarium and a hot tub. Other facilities include a reception, concierge, roomservice, ski services, parking and private shuttle service.
“2nd visit and again wonderful. The staff are smiling and very helpful. The food is divine, as well as the bar food in the stunning cocktail bar. Same room as last year at my request, and hopefully again next season. Dylan, who takes us back and forth to ski or have dinner, is charming and knowledgeable. Next season is just around the corner, we’ll come again” Josephine, UK
Hotel Farinet
In the heart of Verbier, a 5-minute walk from the ski lift, there is a hotel with an authentic Alpine interior. There are no apartments, but there is a penthouse with three bedrooms and a sauna. Guests are also accommodated in standard, superior double rooms and suites. Breakfast is served in the restaurant, live musicians work in the bar in the evenings, then a DJ spins a disco until 2 am. The lounge area serves local, sushi and Asian cuisine. The sports bar offers American food. Other facilities include concierge, free shuttle service, massage treatments.
“The hotel is located in the heart of Verbier with perfect access to the ski lift as well as the places of rest after skiing and bars. The interior of the hotel impresses with its design in the style of a lodge, and the rooms are simply huge. The staff is very friendly and we really enjoyed our stay” Mia, Germany
Le Chalet de Flore
The hotel is assigned 4 stars in terms of comfort. It is 100 metres from the cable car and the Medran ski lift. All rooms are double. Some can have an extra bed for CHF 100. A continental breakfast is served in the morning. There is also a bar and a tea lounge with fresh pastries throughout the day. Open-air parking is free. For space in the garage will have to pay. Pets are welcome here. A restaurant and spa are located on site at the partner hotel, which can be reached by a free shuttle bus.
“Everything was great. Super friendly welcome, very simple but stylish interior. The room is very cozy, the location is perfect. Breakfast was varied. Fresh fruit, high quality meat and cheese. Very good competent staff. Super clean rooms. Everything is done to feel comfortable” Bernhard, Switzerland
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Hotel Bristol Verbier
The old building is located right on the central Square verbier. The interior uses antique furniture and decorative elements characteristic of the Alpine chalet. For accommodation there are one, double rooms, there is a panoramic room and a suite “Veranda”. An extra bed can be placed at an extra cost of CHF 60. A continental breakfast is served in the morning. Lunch and dinner can be enjoyed at the nearby restaurants La Channe, Le caveau and L’ecurie.
“The hotel is located in the centre of Verbier and the room is decorated with Swiss décor, with mountains and skiing. Very friendly staff and very good breakfast” Adam, Australia
During the winter season, hotels recommend their guests to use the general airport transfer: allybus.
Hotel Montpelier
Not far from the center and the ski lifts is the Alpine hotel Montpelier. A free ski bus stops 20 metres from the entrance. Breakfast is served in the morning. During the day, you can have a snack in the hotel bar. To services of having a rest: shop of sporting goods, lounge area, room for storage of ski equipment. Spa facilities include a gym, indoor pool, Turkish and steam baths, and a Finnish sauna. Hotel rooms and apartments are available to accommodate guests. Here they take with pets.
“We booked an apartment for our group of 5 people. We had enough space to have a great weekend. Great view from the master bedroom (sorry the weather wasn’t “flying”), I imagine how stunning it is on sunny days. Loved the spacious living room where we spent the evenings together. Convenient parking in the garage with elevator to the floor. Good breakfast» Rossella, Switzerland
Hotel Mirabeau
The mountain chalet was built in 1974. This traditional Alpine hotel is located in a quiet area close to the centre. For accommodation of guests are offered one, two-bed rooms and superior duplex rooms. The hotel likes the thoughtful interior of the premises. There is nothing superfluous, everything has a functional load. Breakfast is served according to the Swedish system. A restaurant serving local cuisine is a stone’s throw away. For relaxation, spa services are available. Sauna and steam bath are included in the payment of accommodation, massage treatments are available for a fee. There is a storage room for sports equipment with a drying cabinet for clothes. Parking on the street is free, in the garage for an additional fee. Pets are allowed.
“Very friendly and helpful staff and the room was exceptionally clean. Excellent breakfast buffet. The location is perfect, within walking distance of the main gondola” Cristina, UK
All verbier hotels are good in their own way. To fully plunge into the world of resort life and be in the center of its events is possible, probably, in Experimental Chalet. Locals and guests of the village like to gather here. Communication, joint entertainment activities will help to make new friends and just have a good evening.
