Ski Verbier

One of the the stand out company's for great Ski Chalets Verbier is Discover Verbier. Operating since well before the Millennium, they have steadily built a growing, high quality catered chalets for the discerning client, who also wants outstanding value for money, and service that matches the outstanding, rather than the price.

But despite their growth, having booked Chalet Alp at Christmas, did I get the same personal, caring service from the owner that I received when I stayed at Eperon six or seven years earlier, amazingly yes!

Ski Verbier

There are two things I love about skiing in Verbier, the first is the amount of blue sky days Verbier has compared to other resorts, and secondly, that the best skiing is easily accessible and you don't have to dress like Rambo and go ski touring for miles just to enjoy it!

In terms of intermediates, the Attelas and surrounding slopes are awesome, and there are always the moguls to the side if you want to challenge one's self that little bit more (at your own risk of course). But for advanced skiers it gets even better. If you really want to be challenged in Verbier you have limitless potential, Mont Gele, or off-piste the back of Mont Fort (with a guide of course), we could go on, but for myself personally, nothing quite beats Tortin. Verbier's Tortin many moons ago was a black run but now is marked in yellow as an off-piste itinerary run. There are two entrants into it, but I think the best route for scenery, the varied skiing, and challenge is from the Mont Fort side. In fact, if you are a competent skier, I would suggest you start at the top of Mont Fort with the moguls, take a right at the bottom, and then ski all the way down to the bottom. Most advanced intermediates will be comfortable on Tortin, provided the snow is good, but if in doubt, and as it is an itinerary route, don't take chances as sections whilst not horrendous, are nevertheless steep.

Ski Verbier

Welcome to the first of many Chalet Verbier blogs. One of the great European ski destinations, Verbier offers great skiing in the Four Valleys up to 3,330m (Mont Fort). In the Four Valleys there are 35 Blue, 55 Red, and 10 Black runs.

Whilst it rightly is a mecca for advanced skiers, there is great ski area for beginners and young family ski members in the Savoleyres area with a travelator and drag lift. Intermediates will find that to ski Verbier, they really do have to push themselves, but this is part of its attraction, no more posing, well not until the apres ski, just hard, fun skiing that will leave you with a satisfied grin at the end of the week. And with 412km of pistes, anyone who claims to be bored at the end of the week does need shooting!

In terms of one of the myths that still gets spouted regarding skiing Verbier, great resort, but its a shame about the lift queues! Yes there was an issue 10 years ago, but the new Gondola to Mont Gele and the La Chaux Gondola / Chair (its true - it is a gondola and a chair lift all in one) have long since eradicated the problems. 

Off the slopes, Verbier is situated at 1,550m and all the chalets Verbier are typically Swiss - pretty and clad beautiffully in wood, making this a very beautiful ski town. There are many restaurants and bars and its reputation for partying is nearly as legendary as its skiing!

Whilst Verbier isn't cheap, it is one of the resorts to be seen in and ski! We'll continue to tell you why and feature some of the best catered chalets and luxury catered chalets on offer so please keep popping back to the Chalet Verbier blog.