BEARING
Resorts·Valais

Switzerland · Europe

Verbier

Europe's most prestigious freeride destination — the 4 Vallées, Mont Fort, and the Tortin face.

Base Elev

4,921 ft

Summit

11,811 ft

Vertical

6,890 ft

Acres

2,500

Trails

100

Lifts

36

48

Live Conditions

Skiing now

As of March 30, 2026

Next 72h

2.4"

7d Forecast

2.8"

New Snow 7d

5.7"

Base Depth

69.7"

Season

Opens

Late November

Closes

Late April

Season Length

155 days

Full Open

Late December

ChristmasDec 25
70%
New Year'sJan 1
78%
Spring BreakMid-March
92%

Typical terrain open based on historical patterns. Actual conditions vary.

Optimal Windows

295"avg annual snowfall

Optimal window

Jan 5 – Mar 20

JanuaryFebruaryMarch

Terrain Profile

Vertical

6,890 ft

Acres

2,500

Trails

100

Lifts

36

Beginner15%
Intermediate40%
Advanced45%

Best for

FreerideExpert terrainLuxuryApres-ski

Ski School

Ski School

Book lessons

Adult Lessons

Ages

16+

Hours

9:30 AM – 12:00 PM or 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Group

CHF 185 / half-day (3 days min)

Private

CHF 580 / 2 hrs

BeginnerIntermediateAdvancedExpertOff-pisteFreeride

Multiple ESS (École Suisse de Ski) schools plus independent operators like Altitude Ski School and New Generation. Off-piste and freeride instruction is world-class given Verbier's terrain. English widely spoken.

Children's Ski School

Ages

3–12

Hours

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Group

CHF 210 / full-day

Included

· Lesson· Lift· Supervised lunch

Piou-Piou (3–4, with parent initially). Ourson (4–6). Chamois (7–12). ESS Verbier operates the main children's programme. Dedicated beginner areas at Les Esserts.

Verbier's ski school market is competitive. For freeride and off-piste, independent schools like Altitude often outperform the ESS. Book children's programmes 4–6 weeks ahead in February peak season.

Hours and rates are typical-season estimates. Confirm current pricing and availability directly with the resort before booking.

Quick Facts

RegionValais
CountrySwitzerland
HemisphereNorthern
Base elevation4,921 ft
Summit11,811 ft
Vertical6,890 ft
Total acres2,500
Annual snowfall295"
SeasonLate November – Late April
Walk-up ticket~$90

Pass

Epic Pass
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Optimal window

Jan 5 – Mar 20

JanuaryFebruaryMarch

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