Verbier Resort Information

Resort Information

Here is collection of general resort knowledge compiled from years of responding to email enquiries, getting ourselves lost, finding ourselves, late-night bar conversations, your feedback, plus translations of French brochures. We have put this resource together to help you out when you are planning a trip to the resort. Updating this section is a never-ending task so if we have missed anything out, or you spot that we are out of date or just plain wrong, please do let us know!

Verbier Resort Information - Select a subject:

About Verbier
	Are there any local specialities to try?
	Can I drink the water?
	How do I get around resort?
	I don’t ski/snowboard - What is there for me to do?
	I heard there was an underground atomic shelter in Verbier - is that true?
	What is the local currency / do they accept Euros?
	When do the shops open?
	Where can I change money?
	Where can I park in resort and how much does it cost?
	Where can I pick up my emails?
	Where is the nearest nightclub?
Activities & Skiing
	Can I cross country ski in Verbier?
	Can I do my own maintenance or should I take my equipment to a shop?
	Do I need insurance?
	Do the ski schools have English speaking instructors?
	Have recently bought my first snowboard, should I be doing anything to the board (i.e. waxing or the like) before taking it out on the slopes?
	How can I avoid having my skis/board stolen?
	How often should I have my skis and/or snowboard serviced?
	Is snowboarding allowed in Verbier?
	Should I get ski and travel insurance?
	Should I have lessons?
	Should I hire or buy equipment?
	Should I wait until I get to resort to purchase a new pair of skis or snowboard?
	What are the 10 Rules of Ski Safety?
	What do the different colours of piste refer to on the maps?
	What is telemark skiing?
	What should I do if my skis get stolen?
	What’s the difference between Telemark, Alpine Touring and Regular Alpine skis?
	Where is the nearest place to hire skis?
	Why do I need insurance?
Avalanche Awareness
	What do I need to know about avalanches?
Children
	Are there any crèches in Verbier?
	At what age should my child start skiing?
	What about taking my baby to a ski resort?
	When are the French School Holidays this year?
	Where can I find a child-minder in Verbier?
Driving
	Do I need to carry chains in the car (often a paying optional extra in car-hire)?
	How far is Verbier from the airport?
	How long does it take to drive to Verbier from the UK?
	Where can I park in resort and how much does it cost?
Employment
	How can I get a job in Verbier?
	What sort of jobs are available?
Health
	Are there any English speaking doctors?
	How can I reduce the risks of injury?
	What are the commonest injuries?
	What exercises should I do before my holiday?
	What is an E111 form and do I need one?
	Where is the nearest hospital?
	Will I suffer from altitude sickness?
Lift System & Passes
	How far away are lifts and lift-pass office?
	How much does a lift-pass cost in Verbier?
	What are the ski areas like?
	What do the different abbreviations for lift types mean on the piste map?
	What is the history of the lift-system?
	Which lift pass should I buy?
Travel & Transport
	Do I need a car in the resort?
	How do I find out which airline uses which airports, to find my most convenient regional airport?
	How do I find the best flight deals?
	How do I get from the airport to Verbier?
	How do you go about arranging a 'DIY' holiday?
	How should I pack my skis and/or snowboard?
	Saturday or Sunday travel?
	Where can I book flights from the UK?
	Which is the nearest train station?