11 Day Luxury Swiss Mountain and Ski Tour in Verbier and Zermatt
A luxury ski tour in the charming villages of Verbier and Zermatt
Your ski tour in Verbier and Zermatt starts with ski days in Verbier, where you will have a mix of action and culture, before moving on to historic Zermatt for the second part of the trip.
Verbier is a friendly and lively chalet style village, international and open. Spend days on the snow, taste local specialities, try chocolate making and enjoy the sunshine.
Then move on to Zermatt by Swiss train. Zermatt is a car free, charming old village, with a huge ski area stretching over the border into Italy. This is a great choice for those looking for a luxury experience with adventure and culture.
Here’s your itinerary
Day 1. Arrival day. Transfer by private vehicle from Geneva or Zurich and check in to hotel.
Day 2. Get your ski equipment and ski! Discover the slopes of Verbier with your experienced instructor. The resort enjoys consistent snowfalls, has a sunny beginner area, and is great for all levels. Finish your day with Swiss wine tasting experience.
Day 3. Continue exploring the sunny slopes of Verbier with your instructor. After skiing, visit a local village for a chocolate making workshop.
Day 4. Ski the best of the Verbier slopes with your instructor. After skiing, time for shopping in the village.
Day 5. Best views in Verbier with your instructor. Travel to the highest point in the 4 Valleys ski area, at 3300m. Amazing views to the Matterhorn in Zermatt and Mont Blanc in Chamonix.
Day 6. Rest day. You can explore the village, shop, relax and enjoy your time in the mountains.
Day 7. Snowshoeing and sleep in the mountains. Venture into the pine forests and alpine trails, and spend the night at a rustic mountain hut surrounded by an amazing landscape.
Day 8. Snowshoeing through the pristine alpine meadows, with a tour from your mountain hut back to the village.
Day 9. Zermatt tour and Matterhorn. Take the Swiss train, along the Rhone valley, through the mountains to Zermatt. Tour of the old village of Zermatt and visit to Matterhorn Museum. Check in to central Zermatt hotel.
Day 10. Zermatt ski experience. Discover Zermatt on skis with your instructor, enjoy views of the magnificent Matterhorn as you ski. Time for shopping in Zermatt.
Day 11. Departure day. Transfer by train to Geneva or Zurich.
Other activities to add
Adrenaline rush
In Verbier, Mont 4 Zipline will satisfy your thirst for adventure! Fly over the Tortin Glacier from 3300m altitude at speeds of up to 130km/h.
In Verbier or Zermatt, prepare yourself to take to the skies by tandem paraglider. A breath-taking experience against the impressive background of the Swiss Alps
Food and drink
Taste the famous Swiss cheese in the Laiterie de Verbier and participate in a cheesemaking workshop
Après Ski, Verbier style: Verbier is famous for its après ski, and we will take you on a locals’ tour of our favourite places and experiences.
Nourish yourself with an authentic food tour of Verbier or Zermatt. Try the best spots and typical dishes that will delight you and make your trip unforgettable.
Recharge
Take a private yoga class specially designed for skiers to relax and connect with your body and mind.
Relax with a deep tissue or relaxation massage after skiing.
Included in your tour
What’s included
- Travel from and to airport, activities, and between resorts as described
- Four star hotel accommodation, on twin or double share basis, or mountain hut accommodation as described
- Breakfast each day (except arrival day)
- Evening meal 2 days
- Ski clothing and equipment rental
- Ski passes
- Ski instruction based on one instructor for a minimum of four people
- Activities as described in itinerary
- Concierge service for first hotel check-in
- Concierge available by phone for questions and emergencies
Not included
- Airfares or any other travel except as described
- Lunches, snacks and drinks
- Insurances are required and should be organised by the client
- Personal expenses
- “Other activities to add” are options and will be charged separately
- Any other items not listed as included
Meet our Mandarin speaking concierges
Laura
Laura lived between Taiwan, China and Europe starting from 2015. She completed her masters in Chinese Studies at Tsinghua University of Hsinchu and then left the academic world to dedicate herself to her passion: the mountains.
Laura started skiing and snowboarding on the Alps at 4 years old, then managed to make snowsports her profession, first working as an interpreter for the Chinese National ski team, in preparation for the 2022 winter Olympic games, then becoming a ski instructor in the Swiss Ski School of Haute-Nendaz.
Johnny
Johnny loves adventure and travelling; he has lived in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Japan and Mexico. He learnt Chinese at university and spent his year abroad studying at East China Normal University in Shanghai. He lived in Shanghai for 2 years.
Johnny has lived in Verbier and knows the area like the back of his hand; he has spent the last 8 winters living and working in Verbier.
He provides his Asian network and clients the best resort experience both on and off snow in his home of the Swiss mountains.
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