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The high-mountain resort of Verbier is located in the center of one of the world's largest ski areas, the Four Valleys, which combines the slopes of Verbier (1500 m), Veysonnaz (1400 m), Thyon (2000 m) and Nendaz (1365 m). m). Verbier offers its guests 400 km of pistes and about 100 lifts with a single ski pass, rugged nightlife and great skating. The Freeride World Championships are also held annually in Verbier.

How to get to Verbier

Plane to Geneva, then train to Martini and Chablis, change to bus to Verbier; Transfer time is about 3 hours.

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Hotels

You can stay at the resort in any of the many hotels, chalets, private pensions and guest houses. Service everywhere is at a traditionally high level, and many establishments also offer skiing literally “from the doorstep”.

Verbier trails

Verbier is famous for its off-piste skiing, its boundless snowy Riviera, which is only patrolled, but not prepared by technology. The most famous slope is the steep and wide Tortin, dangerous because of the rocks protruding from the snow.

Virgin slopes, some of which are only accessible with a ski guide, the legendary black slopes of Mont Fort (3330 m) into the Le Chable valley (length - 15 km, drop - 2530 m) and Mont Gelle (3023 m) ), ski safaris along black and red slopes with a total length of 40 km will not leave indifferent lovers of vivid sensations, but will require excellent skills and technical excellence.

For less adventurous professionals, we can recommend the Mont Fort ski area with the Torten black piste, as well as the Les Attelas area. The descent under the Gentianes cable car is interesting. The trails connecting the ski areas are quite difficult, so inexperienced skiers should avoid them. In Vaison, where the World Cup takes place, there is a very interesting red run for experienced skiers.

Overall Verbier - perfect place for “advanced skiing”, additionally offering good opportunities for beginners and snowboarders.

For intermediate skiers who have not yet reached the pinnacle of skill, it is best to ski in the areas of Lac des Vaux (2546 m) and Les Ruinattas (2200 m). The Savoleyres area (2354 m) is also good; it is also the least busy. The descents to Bruson (1080 m) are suitable for those who do not like to take too many risks. For beginners, it is best to stay in La Tzoumaz (1500 m) or Thyon (2000 m), where there are many easy trails near the stations.

Overall, Verbier is an excellent place for “advanced skiing”, additionally offering good opportunities for beginners and snowboarders. The new chairlift will take you to the freestyle paradise “1936 Neipark”. And Mont Fort is a place of relaxation for snowboarders. There are excellent parks Gentianes and BorderX on La Chaux (bordercross tracks and freestyle area).

4 things to do in Verbier

1. Step onto the legendary black Mont Fort highway and try to get off it in one piece.
2. Go skiing and snowboarding at night from the slopes of Mount Attela.
3. Try the extreme snow tube for yourself in amusement park Esserts.
4. Explore the glittering and sparkling exhibits of the Museum of Glass.

Ski pass

Three types of passes: 4 Vallees - Mont Fort, Verbier, Savoleyres/Tzoumaz. Discounts: children under 5 years old free, from 6 to 15 years old - 30%, from 16 to 20 years old - 15%. Family discounts also apply. The cost of a ski pass for 6 days will be 340 CHF - adult (170 CHF for children); a 4 Vallees subscription for 6 days will cost 355 CHF for adults (178 CHF for children).

Prices on the page are for April 2019.

One day in the resort of Verbier

Entertainment and attractions in Verbier

In Verbier, you can go to the local museum, where works of artists and thematic exhibitions are presented, to the Glass Museum (Glacier Museum at Jean-Pierre Perraudin’s House) or the Museum of the Alps. Also interesting are excursions to Verbier Castle or to Forge 17 in Oreiller forge.

Sports complex, which includes an indoor pool, an outdoor heated pool with a paddling pool, squash, jacuzzi, sauna, Turkish baths and solarium. Sports and entertainment center Mondzeu: indoor swimming pool, hydromassage, sauna, fitness center, terrace. There is also a golf course, curling and tennis.

In the new amusement park "Esserts" you can try your hand at snow tubing, snow cross-country, and snow go-karting. For those who like it hot - night skiing and snowboarding from Mount Attela (Atella, 2723 m) and sledding from the mountains of Les Planards and Clambine.

Verbier offers its guests 400 km of pistes and about 100 lifts with a single ski pass, vibrant nightlife and excellent skiing.

Events in Verbier

Verbier is a “party” place, which means that various sporting competitions and events are constantly taking place here. At the end of January, a charity event called 24 Hours Freeride is held, the meaning of which is that teams try to travel as much distance as possible, which is then converted into Swiss francs (1 km = 1 CHF) and donated to charities. Also at the end of January there is an off-piste skiing competition called the Adrenaline Contest, held by the international ski school Adrenaline. At the beginning of March, Verbier attracts huge crowds to the Verbier Ride, one of the leading events in Europe for three disciplines: Big Mountain Freeride, Skier-X, Big Air.

How to get to Verbier

Ski resort Verbier - the most recognizable place active rest in the Four Valleys region of Switzerland. The natural conditions of Verbier are such that the local heights guarantee the presence of snow throughout the entire holiday season, and the snow-covered valleys, in turn, provide ample opportunities for freeride and expert descent. It is believed that the Verbier slopes are most suitable for intermediate and advanced skiers. A large number of sports competitions are also held here annually, which indicates high quality snow cover and level of piste preparation.

Verbier is a multifunctional resort, in addition to skiing itself, there is also the opportunity to diversify your leisure time with other types of active recreation and winter species sports, as well as have fun in local restaurants, bars and nightclubs, visit fitness centers, swimming pools, an ice skating rink and much more.

You can get to Verbier from Geneva, it is closest to the resort Big City. There are direct and connecting flights to Geneva from Russia. In winter, the best option to get from the airport to the resort is to use a special shuttle that goes directly to Verbier, bypassing Geneva itself. Travel time in this case will take about 2 hours 10 minutes. The main inconvenience of this type of travel is the schedule, because... Shuttles from Geneva Airport to Verbier do not run as often.

Patrick Nouhailler/Ski slopes in Verbier

If you get there public transport, then you need to keep in mind that there are no direct trains from Geneva to Verbier, because There is no railway station at the resort. The nearest town that can be reached from Geneva by train is the resort of Martigny. From Martigny you will have to get to Verbier by bus or taxi. The main inconvenience of this method of transportation is the need for a transfer. But if this doesn’t bother you, the travel time will be about 2 hours 45 minutes. Train timetables from Geneva can be found check on the website . Trains run throughout the day.

You can also order a taxi from Geneva airport. This service is not cheap, but it is available at any time of the day and does not require additional transfers. This option is ideal if you travel with your own equipment. You can find a taxi when leaving the airport, or you can order an individual transfer in advance, then a car with a driver will be waiting for you at the time of arrival, which is very convenient. Travel time by transfer to Verbier will be approximately 1 hour 50 minutes. You can book a transfer in advance using various specialized services. These, in particular, include , and others similar.

For independent travelers, you can consider a travel option such as renting a car at Geneva airport. Geneva and Verbier are connected by highways No. A1 and A9, the distance is 160 km, travel time is just under 2 hours. To rent a car in Geneva you will need to present a passport, an international driving license and bank card to pay for services. At Geneva airport you can find offices of all major international rental companies, which is very convenient. You can book the desired class of car in advance on services such as , , and others.

From other cities in Switzerland you can get to Verbier in similar ways, with the exception of the shuttle, which runs only from Geneva and only to winter period. Trains, buses, taxis and car rentals are also available in other major Swiss cities such as Zurich or Bern, but travel times to the resort will be longer depending on the distance.

Patrick Nouhailler/Verbier Slopes

Where to stay in Verbier

In Verbier, the main type of accommodation is renting apartments, but there are very few traditional hotels. When planning a trip to Verbier, it is also worth considering that the resort is very popular among skiers in the winter, which means that you should make reservations for accommodation as far in advance as possible. The advantage of most accommodation options in Verbier is that they are located close to the ski lifts and have the option of ski-in/ski-out access to the apartments. Few resorts can boast of this and in very limited quantities.

Apartments in Verbier are either aparthotels or detached apartments. All of them are equipped with kitchens or dining areas, and many apartments also have free private parking on their territory for those traveling by car, free Wi-Fi, ski storage space and other nice little things. The resort's pricing policy is quite high, which is why it is recommended to book accommodation in advance.

To apartments that consistently receive best reviews from residents, include, in particular, the following options in Verbier:

• Apartment la Vieille Fontaine (separate apartments with kitchen and 1 bedroom);

• Rodasia (apart-hotel with rooms of various sizes, mountain views and a dining area);

• Apartment Thalia 189 (separate small studio apartments with mountain views and a dining area);

• Verbier Soleil B12 (detached apartments with 1 bedroom and equipped kitchen) and others.

All of the above options have convenient access to the slope. You can find out more about availability and cost of living in Verbier for specific dates on booking sites Booking, Hotellook and others.

Patrick Nouhailler/Verbier Skiing

What to see in Verbier

Verbier, along with And ,is considered one of the most popular ski resorts in Switzerland. It is located in the Four Valleys region in the French-speaking part of the country. It is in Verbier that you can find the best conditions for freeride, as well as high-quality trails for intermediate and advanced levels. The length of the trails in Verbier is 200 km, the total length in the entire 4 Valleys region is more than 400 km.

Most of the trails are of medium difficulty level, one fourth are difficult black trails, but there are relatively few trails for beginners, but they exist. In addition, Verbier is a center for snowboarding and freeride. There is a state-of-the-art snow park equipped here with railings, jumps, boxes and other “wisdom”. The resort has 24 lifts, including a separate one for the snow park, which is located at an altitude of 2260 m.

Leo-setä/Mountains in Verbier

Ski passes vary depending on the area covered. So, you can buy a ski pass for skiing only in the Verbier home zone, or you can buy a ski pass for skiing throughout the 4 Valleys region. More detailed prices can be found at official website–>. For children and pensioners, prices are presented at a reduced rate.

In addition to the actual skiing, Verbier also offers its guests other traditional entertainment, such as indoor skating rink, swimming pool, sledding and snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, the so-called mountain restaurants and bars are especially popular, from where they open best views to picturesque nature.

Verbier is a self-sufficient resort, so for vacationers there are ski schools with experienced instructors, there are adult and children's departments, as well as a snowboarding, freeride and freestyle school. Overall, we can say that Verbier is a complete ski resort for the whole family with plenty of entertainment and some of the best natural conditions for riding.

kallu/Verbier in summer

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On a note:

When going on a trip to Switzerland, do not forget to take out a travel insurance policy, which is mandatory already at the stage of obtaining a tourist visa. You can take out insurance yourself without leaving your home. There are special services for this, such as , and others. You can purchase a policy online and then print it on a regular printer.

Photo at the beginning of the article: Leo-setä

11.10.2018, 16:02

There is a new royal wedding in the UK. Princess Eugenie, Granddaughter of Elizabeth II, marries Jack Brooksbank. The groom works as an ambassador for a tequila brand and does not have any titles. The couple has been dating for about 8 years. What is known about the ceremony? And what status will Eugenia of York have after the wedding? Albina Khazeeva found out.

Princess Eugenie is 28 years old. She is the daughter of Elizabeth II's second son and ninth in line to the throne. Officially, Eugenie should be addressed as “Her Royal Highness.” The princess met her lover back in 2010, at the ski resort of Verbier in Switzerland. Jack Brooksbank says it was love at first sight. He himself studied at a prestigious private school, after which he went into the restaurant business. He worked as a waiter and bartender, and then became the manager of a fashionable nightclub in London. Earlier this year, while on vacation in Nicaragua, he proposed to Evgenia. The princess says that this came as a complete surprise to her:

“The lake was so beautiful. The water in it was an amazing color, I had never seen anything like it. It was an incredible moment. Although we had been dating for 7 years, I cried. It was just the perfect moment."

After the wedding, Eugenie will remain a princess, although without the “York” prefix. In this case, she can take her husband's surname and in this case will also be called Mrs. Brooksbank. Jack himself may receive a title, but not a very significant one, for example, count. In any case, the wedding will be celebrated on a royal scale. It will last two days. The ceremony will take place in the same chapel where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were married. The couple will then tour Windsor, after which the newlyweds and their guests will go to a reception with the Queen and end the evening, presumably at the Royal Cottage there in Windsor. The next day the celebration will continue outdoors.

In some moments, the bride and groom decided to deviate from tradition, in particular, they chose an atypical cake - red velvet with chocolate filling. It will be covered with ivy and flowers in autumn colors. There are many celebrities among those invited to the second royal wedding of the year in Great Britain. Including David and Victoria Beckham, Elton John, George Clooney and his wife. And during the service he will perform Italian singer Andrea Bocelli. How much will the ceremony cost? Unofficial estimates suggest the wedding could cost £2 million. It is known that all expenses, except for security costs, will be covered by the royal family. This is an important detail for British society, says Andrey Kulikov, CEO of the research company Europe Insight:

“The British royal family is one of the richest in Europe. This is ensured not so much by state support, but own fund family who makes investments, and, in fact, from these investments the royal family receives income that allows it to cover numerous expenses. Recently, indeed, the topic has repeatedly arisen that, for example, state spending on the royal family should be reduced, or they should be eliminated altogether, because they are already quite wealthy and can provide themselves with everything they need.”

Ordinary Britons will also be able to see the royal wedding live: the royal court raffled off about a thousand tickets for the ceremony in a lottery. The number of applications exceeded the number of places by 100 times.

It is curious that Princess Eugenie will not have any plastic items at her wedding - she is concerned about the problem of such waste and has even made her home a plastic-free zone.

Resort Verbier (Switzerland) - main resort ski region"Four Valleys", one of the largest and most interesting in the Alps. The region offers more than 400 km of trails of varying difficulty levels. The altitude of the resort and the Mont Fort glacier guarantee snow from November to the end of April. A very democratic resort by Swiss standards, offering a wide range of accommodation from 5* hotels and chalets to budget apartments. The priority in Verbier is sports and skiing against the backdrop of stunning alpine landscapes, everything else is secondary.
In the neighboring district of Saint-Bernard there are cozy family resorts with interesting routes. Don't miss the opportunity to visit the Grand Saint Bernard Pass Museum and see the legendary Saint Bernards.

How to get to Verbier
Nearest airports: Geneva - 170 km
The most convenient way to get there is by train from Geneva airport to Martigny, then to Le Chable, then by bus or ski lift to the resort.
Travel time: from Geneva - about 2 hours.

Skiing in Verbier
The total length of trails in the Four Valleys region is 412 km
Above Verbier - 150 km
Elevation difference 1400-3300 m.
Characteristics of the tracks: for beginners - 35%, for intermediate level - 45%, for experts - 20%
Number of lifts - 89

The slopes of Les Ruinettese (2200 m) and Attelas are suitable for those who are not very confident in their abilities and prefer measured skiing. You can also reach the wide southern slopes of La Chaux (2260 m). The Snowpark La Chaux snowpark is also located here, a paradise for jumping enthusiasts.
More advanced skiers can climb Coldes Gentianes and ride the 5 km red piste with a vertical drop of 700 m. It is worth noting that the slopes to Verbier are quite steep, narrow and quite crowded. Below the run-out there is a training area for beginners, who will also enjoy the wide slopes of Savoleyres. Experienced skiers will be interested in the northern slope of Chassoure or the off-piste slopes of Mont Gele (3023 m).
The highest point in the region is the Mont Fort glacier (3330 m). You can go here with ColdesGentianes. IN good weather From MontFort you can admire views of Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn and the Jungfrau. From the top of the mountain there is a 15 km black undulating track leading into the Le Chable valley.

Also at the resort:
- Snowboard park on La Chaux, boardercross on Croix de Coeur. Snowboard parks at Tracouet above Nendaz and in the Thion area.
- 10 km of cross-country ski trails
- snowshoeing
- 10 km toboggan run leading to La Tzoumaz (one of the longest in Switzerland)

Sports and leisure in Verbier
- Public Sports Center, indoor skating rink, public health center
- Le Hameau Cultural and Exhibition Center
- All Saints Church with a unique organ; Alps Museum, Glass Museum, Verbier Castle
- More than 950 km of marked routes for hiking
- mountain bikes (about 40 km) and bike park
- multi-day trekking routes: Mont Blanc, Saint Bernard and Combans; Via Francigena (route from Canterbury to Rome); Haute Route (route from Chamonix to Zermatt).

Restaurants in Verbier
Numerous restaurants serve a wide range of local and international dishes. Don't miss the opportunity to taste Valais wines and raclette cheese made in Bagnes. There are many haute cuisine restaurants in Verbier, which can be visited at 5* and 4* hotels (Chaletd’Adrien, King’s). A large number of Apres-ski bars and discos.

Children
"Les Schtroumpfs" nursery for children from 3 months, Le Kids-Club Ess Verbier and various programs at Verbier ski schools for children from 3 years. On the slope of Les Ruinettes there is a "Children's Village". The resort also has a children's language camp offering sports activities and language courses (French and English).