See our Ski Pass Prices guide for ski pass price comparisons and our Lift Pass Prices guide for summer lift pass price comparisons. For a detailed explanation of the different ski passes available, read on.
There are a number of different ski passes available in Verbier. Prices vary according to your age, group size, duration, the area(s) you wish to ski and the time of year. Planning ahead can help you make the most of your Verbier ski holiday and hopefully save you some money too. However, if you are planning on having lessons, then it is also worth checking with your ski school beforehand to be sure that you buy the correct pass for your classes.
| Which Ski Pass to buy in Verbier | |
|---|---|
| Adult Pass | An adult pass is for people born between 1956 and 1994, approx. 25-63yrs |
| Junior Pass | A junior pass is for people born between 1995 and 2004, approx. 15-24 years |
| Child Pass | A child pass is for children born between 2005 and 2012, approx. 7-14 years (free for children 6 years and under) |
| 4 Vallées Pass | This full area pass gives you access to four neighbouring valleys which make up the largest ski area in Switzerland |
| Verbier Pass | This is a local area pass which includes the Verbier, Bruson and La Tzoumaz/Savoleyres ski areas |
The main Ski Pass Office is at the Médran cable car and the staff there can advise you on the best pass for your stay. Cards for three days or more are of the ‘hands-free’ magnetic variety and cost an initial 5 CHF which is non-refundable, but the cards are rechargeable on subsequent visits. You can also buy your ski pass online and have it sent to your home address, or collect it from the Médran cash desk once you arrive in resort.
4 Vallees ski-passes (Full area)
Perfect for advanced or intermediate skiers, the Verbier 4 Vallées Pass offers you unlimited access to the largest ski area in Switzerland. Only the Portes du Soleil offers more terrain but a large percentage of that is over the border in France.
As the name suggests, this pass gives you free rein to explore the skiing in four neighbouring valleys, around 410km of linked pistes in total, accessed by 93 ski lifts. From Verbier, you can connect to Nendaz, Veysonnaz and Thyon, plus you also get unlimited access to the Bruson and La Tzoumaz/Savoleyres ski areas.
Verbier Valley ski-passes (Local area)
The local area Verbier Pass gives access to the local Verbier ski area and beginner slopes. Offering a smaller but still varied ski area this pass is good for beginners as well as more leisurely skiers. It includes the ski areas of Verbier, Bruson and La Tzoumaz/Savoleyres.
Group ski-passes
A -15% group discount is available for groups of 15 or more skiers. Please ask one of the Ski Pass Offices for a quote.
Beginners ski-passes
There are two dedicated beginner ski areas in Verbier; Les Esserts and La Tzoumaz. Beginner ski passes can be bought directly at each area, as well as at the main Verbier lift pass offices (Médran or Savoleyres). At Les Esserts, ski passes are only available via a ticket machine, payment only by card (credit or debit). At La Tzoumaz Magic Carpet, you can only pay in cash.
Snowpark passes
Access to the snowpark is included in both the local area Verbier and full area 4 Vallées lift passes.
Discounted ski-passes
If you order your full area, 4 Valleys ski pass online at least 10 days before the validity start date, you will receive a 10% discount on the public rates.
Free passes
Ski passes are free for people born in 1942 and before, as well as for those born in 2013 and after. Free passes only available at the ski pass offices.
Cross-country ski-passes
All of the cross-country ski routes in Verbier are free to use.
Season passes
Season passes can be bought for both the local Verbier area or for the whole of the 4 Valleys area. These passes always require a photo and there are discounts of around 15% on the public rates if purchased before the end of September 2019.
If you can't justify doing the whole season in Verbier, then there is also a half-season pass option which is valid from 1st February 2020. This pass can be bought for the full area or just the Verbier valley.
As of winter 2019/20, the Verbier season pass will also include the Bruson and Tzoumaz/Savolyeres ski areas, meaning that you can no longer purchase a specific season pass for either of these two areas.
Annual passes
If you are a regular visitor to Verbier or there year-round, then there is also an annual lift pass option that covers the full 4 Vallées area. It comes with a digital booklet of vouchers for free or discounted day passes for several neighbouring ski resorts, shopping discounts and free admission to various places.
There is also a variant of this pass specifically for children and young people up to the age of 24 years - the Mont4Card. This annual pass covers the whole of the 4 Vallées and comes with the same digital discount booklet as the adult pass.
Both of these passes are valid from 2nd November 2019 until 25th October 2020 (depending on the snow conditions) and the same early pre-sale discounts apply as with the season passes. Visit the ski pass website for full details.
Pedestrian passes
A number of the ski lifts are accessible to pedestrians in winter, enabling non-skiers to enjoy the stunning scenery at altitude, from Mont Fort, Attelas, Mont-Gele and Savoleyres mountains. If you fancy some exercise whilst taking in the views, then there are well-marked walking trails between Les Ruinettes and La Chaux and also up to the Cabane Mont Fort from La Chaux. All pedestrian passes can be bought at the ski pass offices in resort.
Other passes
4Vallees Club Card
This pass allows you to ski the 4 Vallées area at a reduced price all season. The more you ski the cheaper it becomes! The pass is valid for one year from the date of purchase and it works like a credit card with to cost of your day's skiing being debited from the card when you go through a turnstile at the bottom of a lift. You get a permanent discount of 10% on full and half day passes and once you've bought your card, you don't need to return to the cash desk. You can buy these passes either online or at one of the lift pass offices and you can also use them in the summer. (or just Valais at an even cheaper rate).
Valais Skicard
This operates in a similar way to the 4 Vallées Club Card but is pre-paid as opposed to being charged after the fact. Valais Skicard holders charge their card with a desired amount of money, after which they’re granted direct access to the slopes without having to queue at the ticket counters. Acting as a cashier, the pass scanner automatically deducts the exact amount from your Valais SkiCard for the ticket corresponding to your age group and the time of day, as you go through the control gates. The card is non-transferable, and valid for 2 years. It is possible to extend the validity period of your points by simply recharging the card with a minimum of 100 CHF before the expiry date. Buy online.
Winter Sports Pass
A winter sports pass is also available for active non-skiers. As well as giving access to all the pedestrian lifts, you'll also get free entry to the sports centre and one round trip to the summit of Mont Fort. There are additional advantages that come with this pass, check with the cash desk when you purchase it for the latest offers and discounts.
More inspiration...
Read more about the ski lift system in Verbier and find out more about the variety of winter activities you can do on your visit.
