News from Verbier

Cold snap takes hold across Alps

Russian cold front closes in this weekend

A severe cold weather front from Russia is closing in and will see temperatures plummet across the whole of the Alps. ...read more

Verbier avalanche strikes track

No victims caught

A 200 metre long avalanche on the Croix de Cœur came down over a track leading from the Savoleyres side of the resort to the Carrefour side fortunately with no victims. ...read more

It's snowing, AGAIN! : 28th January 2012

It is dumping here in Verbier, once again! With little or no let up, it seems like this really is set to be an epic season.

More snow overnight : 25th January 2012

The snow isn't letting up! A further 15cm of fresh stuff fell yesterday and overnight.

Overnight avalanche in Verbier

No skiers caught

An avalanche struck Verbier overnight with debris coming down to resort level. Fortunately no one was hurt in the incident. ...read more

It's snowing in Verbier! : 20th January 2012

We got used to almost continuous snowfall during the first few weeks of the season. Over the last week or so we've had wall to wall sunshine and were able to make the most of the fabulous conditions. Well now, it seems, the snow is back!

Car crash on road from Martigny to Verbier

British man involved

Three people were injured, two seriously, in a car crash at Bovernier on the road between Verbier and Martigny late Thursday afternoon. ...read more

Northern Alpes on alert as avalanche risk hikes up

Meteo France issues weather warning

With the ongoing snowfall Meteo France has issued a weather warning in the Alps as the risk of avalanche will go up to 5 overnight. ...read more

The first Dump Alert of 2012 : 5th January 2012

It's snowing AGAIN! Around 20cm has fallen so far today with at least another 20cm said to be on its way. Winds have been very strong and coming from NW through SW. The risk of avalanche is still 3 out of 5 but that may easily rise as snow continues to fall.

It's dumping again! : 30th December 2011

The glorious sunshine that we've been enjoying over the Christmas period has come to an abrupt end. Overnight 20cm of fresh snow fell at mid station and 30cm at glacier level. Wind is mid to high strength and freezing level is down to the valley so expect snow on all roads. Chains will be required. 

Mont Gele avalanche hits family

Family of four escapes avalanche

An avalanche hit a family of four off-piste skiers on Boxing Day whilst skiing on the Mont Fort in Verbier. ...read more

Billy Morgan lands triple heelside rodeo

Brit rider lands first triple rodeo in park

British big air champion Billy Morgan has been training out in the States and not only pushing his own riding but riding in general. He's the first rider I've ever heard of to land a triple rodeo in the park. That's three backflips with a 180 degree rotation to finish. Watch on to see a world first!!! ...read more

40cm falls in resort : 16th December 2011

And up to 60cm up the mountain

I woke up this morning to between 40cms of powder in resort and understand up to 60 cms fell up the mountain. The lifts are closed for the entire day while pistes are secured (avalanche rating is 4 out of 5). No news yet re: tomorrow.

Traffic warning for holiday weekend

Low snow level will slow journey time

The first week of ski holidays in the Alps will be met with a snowy start and therefore longer travel times with difficult driving conditons.

This weekend over 30 000 cars are expected up the Alpine valleys towards the various ski resorts and with snow forecast to as low as 500 metres conditions are likely to be difficult. ...read more

Col des Montets due to shut tonight

Snowfall & windy weather force closure

Recent wintery weather and tonight’s expected snowfall has urged road authorities to shut the Col des Montets tonight from 9.00pm. ...read more

20 ski resorts open in the Alps this weekend

Winter arrives in time for resort opening

It's all happened so fast we have barely had a chance to get our cameras out let alone our skis on, but the ski season has officially arrived in the Alps. ...read more

High avalanche risk hits the Alps after heavy snowfall

Avalanche warning after winter arrives

Meteo France has issued an avalanche bulletin announcing a high risk of avalanche in the Alps on Wednesday, after continual heavy snowfall this week. ...read more

Stay safe this winter

A basic introduction to avalanche safety

Most resorts across the Alps will be celebrating their opening this weekend. With all the snow that has fallen since last weekend excitement is building and focus once again shifts to the potential of the mountains as a playground and for many of us the anticipation of powder days and fresh lines in the backcountry. ...read more

First dump of the 2011-2012 season : 5th December 2011

Finally, it snows!

We have all had our fingers crossed over the weekend that the cooler weather and snow that was forecast would finally materialise. 

No more nude hiking in Verbier

Cover up or pay out

The highest court in Switzerland has ruled local authorities are now allowed to fine anyone caught hiking nude in the Swiss Alps. Those who dream of hiking through the Swiss Alps wearing nothing but a good pair of walking shoes, will have to keep dreaming. ...read more