With such an extensive lift network in operation both summer and winter, it makes sense that there are a wide range of lift pass options available for the skier or boarder, mountain biker and pedestrian.
Opening & Closing Dates for Verbier Lifts - Winter
**Due to exceptional early season snow making conditions, the Lac des Vaux ski area and Attelas-Ruinettes piste are open for weekend only skiing from 7th/8th November 2009 until the end of the month, when it is anticipated that more lifts in the Verbier area will open daily**
The official opening weekend of the Verbier winter season is scheduled for 12th/13th December 2009; when the Verbier Ride freestyle competition will be taking place and the entire 4 Valley ski area will open up. Depending on snow condition some lifts may open early, most likely the Médran and Funispace télécabines and the Lac de Vaux 1 chairlift. The 28th November 2009 has been pencilled in as the probable first lift opening.
The official closing date for the Verbier winter season is 25th April 2010, however the lower slopes of Bruson and the sunny south facing slopes of Savoleyres/La Tzoumaz may close a few weeks earlier if snow conditions deteriorate.
The skiing in and around Verbier can be broken up into 4 areas, namely: Verbier, La Tzoumaz/Savoleyres, Bruson and Mt Fort/4 Valleys. All areas are quite distinct from one to the other, offering different types of terrain of varied difficulty. Passes can be bought for each of the areas individually or one pass that covers all. You can also buy consecutive or non-consecutive day passes for as many days as you need. There is a lot of choice (which is never a bad thing!) but giving a bit of consideration to your needs may get you the best deal. If you are planning on booking lessons it may be worth your while to contact the ski school and see what they recommend.
The main lift pass office is by the Médran lifts and advice can also be sought there on what you will make best use of. Cards for 3 days or more are of the ‘hands-free’ magnetic variety and cost an initial CHF5 which is non-refundable. You can also buy your pass online. ... see "Verbier Lift Pass Options - Winter" for more
Lift Pass Prices for Verbier & the 4 Valleys - Winter
Prices will vary according to the lift pass you have chosen. The attached tables show current prices for the entire Verbier and 4 Valleys ski area. The area is split into sectors and prices are staggered according to age, so you can browse for the pass that best suits your needs and your pocket. You can buy your lift pass online here. ... see "Verbier & the 4 Valleys Lift Pass Prices - Winter" for more
Opening & Closing Dates for Verbier - Summer 2010
The Verbier lift system is open, in part, throughout the summer giving access to many beautiful hikes and bike rides. The first lift to open is Les Ruinettes, which operates on weekends only from early May and then runs daily from July. It is also the last lift to close, ending its daily service late September but continuing to run at weekends (depending on the weather) right up until October.
The other summer lifts run mainly from early July until the last weekend of August, with the Les Ruinettes to Mont Fort connections opening slightly later. Please see the Summer Lift Schedule for more details of opening dates and times.
The Verbier Valley caters for a whole host of individuals during the summer months - from mountaineers and climbers, hikers and mountain bikers, to those simply wishing to enjoy the more leisurely pursuit of admiring the beauty of the surrounding mountains. There are a variety of passes and guided excursions on offer to help you make the most of the fantastic surroundings. Once you have browsed the tickets on offer you can follow the link below to find out this season's prices... ... see "Verbier Lift Pass Options - Summer" for more
In order to make the most of the beautiful Verbier region, you should take advantage of the network of lifts that are open during the summer months. The main lifts operate from July to the end of August, with a reduced service running from mid-June until mid-September (especially for the bike park). The resort offers a variety of different lift passes and activity cards to cater for a whole range of preferences. There is no additional charge for taking your bike, dog or paraglider on the lift and all prices below are quoted in Swiss Francs (CHF). You can find further details on the various summer passes by clicking on the link below... ... see "Verbier Lift Pass Prices - Summer" for more
The Verbier ski area comprises 4 main sectors, linked by a variety of different lifts and pistes. The lifts marked on the piste map using straight black lines are of four types; button tow/drag, chair, telecabine and telepherique. They have the corresponding abbreviations:
TK - téléski (draglift)
TS - télésiège (chairlift)
TC - télécabine (gondola)
TPH - téléphérique (cable car)
For télécabine think bubble car and for téléphérique think cable car. Anything prefixed/suffixed with “Express” means a 6 person modern fast chair lift.
The highest and biggest lift in the Verbier lift system is the Mont Fort Jumbo; a 150 person cable car that climbs up to the glacier at 3300m. One of Switzerland's biggest lifts, the Jumbo operates during both winter and summer seasons.
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