Verbier Resort Guide
Welcome to our Verbier Switzerland resort guide. There are lots of easy ways of getting to Verbier. The nearest airport is Geneva, and the total transfer time is approximately 2 hours. There is a choice of car hire, train, taxi or direct transfer for the final leg, and the options are listed below.
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Getting to Verbier
In auto
L'autostrada A9/E62 ti porta a Martigny, a circa 30 minuti da Verbier, ben segnalata da lì — via Le Châble. Per controllare le condizioni stradali prima di partire, visita www.valais.ch. Per l'itinerario e i pedaggi, consulta www.viamichelin.com/web/Routes
In treno
I treni sono frequenti dall'aeroporto di Ginevra a Le Châble, nella valle. Prendi la linea del Sempione fino a Martigny, poi cambia per Le Châble. Da Le Châble puoi prendere un taxi, la telecabina fino a Verbier, o l'autobus La Poste fino alla stazione centrale di Verbier.
Ci sono anche treni diretti dall'aeroporto di Ginevra a Le Châble.
Orari e coincidenze su www.sbb.ch/home.html
In aereo
L'aeroporto internazionale di Ginevra è il più vicino per i voli commerciali regolari, raggiungibile dalla maggior parte degli aeroporti internazionali. Dal Regno Unito: Easyjet, BA e Swiss. Ci sono anche voli quotidiani da New York e dall'Asia. Verbier è una destinazione sempre più internazionale.
I jet privati possono atterrare all'aeroporto di Sion con trasferimento in elicottero o in auto.
Trasferimenti diretti
Ci sono autobus diretti dall'aeroporto di Ginevra a Verbier con prenotazione anticipata. Consigliamo:
Verifica che possano trasportare i tuoi sci se li porti.
Servizi taxi
Ecco alcuni numeri di taxi a Verbier. Ricorda di usare il prefisso +41 e di omettere lo 0 se chiami dal Regno Unito.
May Taxi 027 771 7771
ABC 079 332 4545
Mountain Taxi 079 440 7270
Getting around Verbier
Verbier has an excellent free bus service during the season, and nowhere is out of reach. Within the resort, buses are regular and free of charge. Timetables are posted on all the stops, together with a map of the different routes.
There are four routes which are clearly marked at each bus stop and which run daily from 8am to the evening, at regular offset intervals of 15 minutes. All routes pass through Place Centrale and Médran, meaning there’s a bus service between these two points every 5 minutes or so in high season.
Where to eat
Switzerland is the land of cows and cheese, and Verbier has the best on offer, and so much more. There is an expansive range of International cuisine to sample, and we list some of our favourites below.
Resort restaurants
Eat Hola Restaurant
Telephone: 027 472 8888
Savor Michelin starred Chef Sergi Arola's signature creations prepared in front of your eyes at the very first tapas bar in Verbier.
La Cordée des Alpes Restaurant
Telephone: 027 775 4545
The menu features seasonal, traditional ingredients sourced locally. Chefs at La Cordée restaurant provide a diverse menu in their open plan kitchen. The interior of the restaurant sits seamlessly into the mountain environment, flagstone flooring, wooden beams and shuttered windows provides an ideal setting to enjoy the mountain experience.
Au Vieux Verbier
Telephone: 027 771 1668
A must visit, this independently owned restaurant is a wonderful combination of sophisticated and traditional both in décor and cuisine. The speciality is ‘La Potence’ which means ‘gallows’ in French – a piping hot hanging iron spiked ball stuck with beef accompanied by delicious secret sauces. There are less gory culinary options too!
Al Capone
Telephone: 027 771 6774
Traditional and fun, this has a wide-ranging menu that includes some of the best pizzas in Verbier. The speciality is ‘Poulet au Panier’ – amazing chicken with a sauce that absolutely no-one can guess the ingredients of! Al Capone is situated on the road up to Savoleyres, 200m before the lift station. It’s very popular, so make sure you call ahead and book a table in high season. Take away food available.
Fer a Cheval
Telephone: 027 771 2669
This is a Verbier institution, perfect for a few drinks after a day on the slopes, or dinner; they have early and late sittings and it is essential to book at busy times. The specials change each day, and are highly recommended, and the menu includes meat, fish, salads and pizzas in a chilled and authentic atmosphere.
Le Shed
Telephone: 027 565 1428
A very cool Swiss burger bar run by Swedes. Delicious burgers and craft beers. They don’t take bookings, so you may have to sample the beer menu while you wait for a table.
Aiseki Sushi
Telephone: 077 471 51 48
This is sensational sushi on the Place Centrale. No bookings unfortunately, but a great atmosphere to enjoy the evening.
Offshore
Telephone: 027 565 2137
Relaxed all day restaurant, bar and café famous for the pink VW Beetle parked inside, complete with surfboard. Situated right next to the Medran lift station, this is a great place for pancakes, burgers, breakfast or coffee, hot chocolate or a milkshake. There are no bookings, so it can get pretty busy at lunchtime.
Le Caveau
Telephone: 027 771 2225
A centrally located traditional Swiss restaurant that specialises in meat and cheese fondues and raclette. Family friendly – we recommend a visit.
Mountain restaurants
Le Mouton Noir Restaurant and Ruinettes Self-Service
Situated directly opposite the Ruinettes lift station, there are two lunch choices – self-service or a smart restaurant with waiter service. Downstairs is ideal for a quick lunch or hot chocolate stop either inside or on the large terrace, and upstairs offers a sophisticated Swiss menu.
Icecube
The Icecube is just below the Ruinettes lift station, and offers a quick and easy stopoff for lunch, hot chocolate or something more bracing. Hot dogs, salads and toasted sandwiches can be enjoyed in deck chairs in the sunshine.
Les Marmottes
Telephone: 027 771 6834
Situated on the way back from Savoleyres to Carrefour this traditional restaurant boasts a great sun terrace and a good menu. Either drop by for a drink or lunch on your ski back down or try it out in the evening.
Le Carrefour
Telephone: 027 771 5555
Le Carrefour Restaurant is a great spot to soak in the sun over a late lazy lunch or for a delicious dinner. Easily accessible by taking the Carrefour bus up to the top of Le Rouge, or a stop on the ski back home.
Le Dahu
Telephone: 027 778 20 00
Located at the foot of La Chaux with spectacular views along the valley, Le Dahu is the ideal spot to rest your aching legs. With both a self service area and a sit down restaurant, Le Dahu offers an extensive menu.
Le Bistro and Flocon
An excellent a la carte restaurant and self-service situated at the top of the Funispace lift, this is a great meeting place with delicious food. There are terraces for both restaurants.
1936
If you fancy a beer or a hot chocolate on the way home, the last possible mountain stop is 1936, an unmissable Verbier landmark – there is still some skiing to get home though, so don’t ‘over-refresh’…You will find it on the run down to Medran, just above the Mayentzet lift.
Out on the town
Verbier not only has some of the best skiing in the Alps, but also comes alive after dark. Whether you want to sip cocktails in a sophisticated atmosphere or drink jugs of beer listening to live music with the ‘seasonnaires’, anything is possible!
The Farinet
Telephone 027 771 6626
It all happens here! Regularly voted as some of the best après action anywhere, with a great cocktail lounge and a relaxed sports’ bar. You can even stay on top of all this in the hotel.
Live music every day from 4pm throughout the season, be prepared for some seriously loud and messy fun – ends at 9pm – not many people make dinner plans for afterwards.
Pub Mont Fort
The Pub Mont Fort sells more Carlsberg than anywhere else in the world! A great place to stop for a beer after skiing, the fun continues until late. Good food is also served.
Lumi
Located directly opposite the Medran lift, it is hard to miss as you come off the mountain. This relaxed bar is great for après, food, live bands and watching sport.
No8
Have a drink, listen to live music, or watch sport, this intimate bar has it all. Situated just above the Place Centrale.
Fer a Cheval
A great place to stop for a vin chaud on your way home from skiing, there is a large terrace for sunny days, this is also a restaurant serving food all day.
Farinet Lounge
A cool and sophisticated bar and cocktail lounge that serves substantial snacks and stays open until very late. A great place to book a table for a large party for waitress service, and with the benefit of a window onto ‘après’ so that you can enjoy the atmosphere in a more quiet and dry atmosphere!
South
A relaxed nightclub underneath the fun of ‘après’ at the Farinet. For later in the evening, until 4am.
Monoski, The Farm Club and Taratata
If you want to drink and dance until the small hours, these are your other choices. The strong-hearted sing along to Frank Sinatra singing ‘New Your, New York’ as the Farm Club closes and grab a croissant through the bakery kitchen window on the way home.
For the kids
Centro sportivo
Il centro sportivo ha una parete d'arrampicata per intrattenere i bambini nel pomeriggio. Prendi l'autobus n. 3 per Patiers e troverai il centro proprio accanto al Garage Nissan.
Parchi giochi
Dietro «La Poste», vicino alla Place Centrale, c'è un parco giochi per bambini. Troverai altalene, scivoli e giostre per tenerli felici.
Escursioni in slitta con i husky
Per i bambini e i genitori amanti degli animali, una slitta trainata da husky è un'esperienza unica. Li trovi appena sotto la bolla delle Ruinettes — li sentirai prima di vederli! Prenotazione anticipata obbligatoria.
Trampolini
Proprio di fronte al Chalet Experimental, grandi trampolini con imbracature apposta per i bambini. C'è altro da aggiungere?
Pista di pattinaggio esterna
C'è una piccola pista di pattinaggio esterna proprio di fronte al Chalet Experimental, sulla destra salendo verso la stazione.
Slittino
Les Esserts si riempie nel pomeriggio di bambini sugli slittini, con il tapis roulant che rende facile ripartire. Attenzione agli sciatori.
Parapendio
Non hai ancora scaricato l'adrenalina? Prova il parapendio. Adatto agli sciatori principianti, è un modo fantastico per vedere le montagne da una prospettiva diversa. Il team di Verbier Summits propone voli in tandem. Prenota all'ufficio ES.
Milkshake
Porta i bambini al Milk Bar nel centro del paese per un delizioso milkshake. Poi passa al negozio di giocattoli, proprio vicino alla Place Centrale. L'orso gigante all'esterno è inconfondibile!
Grown ups
Un corso all'Inspire Exercise Studio
Lo studio offre una gamma completa di attività — dallo yoga rilassante al TRX impegnativo, passando per Zumba e spinning. Visita il loro sito per la lista completa dei corsi.
Manicure alla Pharmacie des Combins
027 771 6173
Un bar per unghie rilassato che offre tutti i colori dell'arcobaleno e molti altri ancora.
Relax alla spa della Cordée des Alpes
027 775 4545
Non ti va una giornata intera sulle piste? Vai alla piscina e alla spa della Cordée per rilassarti, fare un trattamento o nuotare guardando la neve che cade fuori.
Massaggio con Massage 1936
Telefono: 027 979 1936
Il team viene da te — lascia i doposci fuori dalla porta.
Mangia o bevi tanto cioccolato
Route de Verbier Station 65
Un'esperienza magica con il cioccolato — il meglio di quello che i Svizzeri fanno meglio. Un'incredibile varietà di tè è disponibile anche per chi non ama il cioccolato (chi avrebbe mai pensato che esistessero persone simili?).
