Verbier

With its legendary ski terrain, spectacular mountain scenery and high-octane nightlife, it's easy to see why Verbier is one of the world's most famous ski resorts.

Perched high above the Val de Bagnes on a dramatic south-facing terrace, skiers have been flocking to Verbier for years.

The secret to Verbier's world-class skiing are the three large mountains overlooking the resort - Attelas, Mont Gelé and the 3,330-metre Mont Fort.

The result is an extensive ski area with over 400km of marked pistes, as well as numerous off-piste itinerary runs like Tortin, Gentianes and Vallon d'Arbi.

Verbier's lift system has been transformed in recent years, with heavy investment in state-of-the-art gondolas and chair lifts banishing the queues into history.

Children and beginners are well catered for on the dedicated nursery slopes, whilst intermediate skiers have a choice of endless blue and red runs to perfect their carving technique or simply cruise from one mountain restaurant to the next.

For those looking to push themselves, Verbier has enough mogul fields, powder-choked couloirs and backcountry terrain to keep the adrenaline flowing for weeks.

And with the majority of the skiing above 2,000 metres, Verbier is one of the most snow-sure resorts in the Alps with the lifts running from late November to the end of April.

Verbier's infamous nightlife needs little introduction and boasts an eclectic mix of aprés ski bars, Michelin-starred restaurants, and superb nightclubs such as The Farm, Coco Club and Casbah.

Verbier is a mere 90 minute drive from Geneva airport, and 45 minutes from the international airport at Sion.

WHAT THE PRESS SAY

“Heaven on earth” The Times
“The most glamorous resort in the Alps” Condé Nast Traveller
“The best lift-accessible off piste skiing in Europe”The Daily Telegraph