Verbier- Activities

Verbier is one of the world’s cult resorts, whether you are a powder seeker or a non skier Verbier has something to offer everyone. There is a great selection of shops and boutiques, and also a range of non skiing activities which also include an excellent sports centre, hiking trails, ice rink, husky sledging, paragliding and not for getting the many bars and restaurants that Verbier has to offer.

 

Swimming and Ice Skating

If you are looking to relax after a long hard day skiing then why not head to one of Verbier’s many swimming pools. Verbier Sports Centre has a heated pool and indoor skating rink. There is also a sauna and Turkish steam bath.

Tel: +41 (0) 2777 16601

 

                                                            Adult                Child

Pool:                                                    8CHF                6CHF

Pool, sauna, Turkish bath                      20CHF              14CHF

Skating Rink                                         7CHF                5CHF

Skate rentals                                        7CHF                6CHF

 

 

Spa and Beauty Treatment

If you are looking for a massage in preparation for your day’s skiing or if you simply want a beauty treatment to feel spoilt, the hotel Nevai has a brilliant spa complex available to the general public. Not only do they have a sauna, hamman but they also offer a wide variety of beauty treatments including facials, deep tissue massage and aroma stone therapy.

Tel: +41 (0) 2777 54060

 

 

Snow Shoeing and Hiking

Non skiers do not have to miss out on all the beauty of the Swiss mountains, there are a number of activities that take you deep into the peaceful and stunning scenery of the Swiss Alps. There are 25km of walking trails to be explored for all of you who do not wish to hit the slopes, you do not need anything apart from some sturdy boots. So why not take the time to admire the snow-covered mountains which surround you.

 

Price half day: CHF 270 (1-6 persons)

Price full day: CHF 380 (1-6 persons)

 

 

Husky Ride

Husky sledging is an enchanting way to discover the alpine domain of Verbier. You simply sit back and take in the stunning mountain scenery whilst a pack of huskies guide you. Dominique Decombaz (world vice champion Musher) is offering a service which enables you to glide with huskies between Les Ruinettes and La Chaux.

Price per person CHF 120 (adults), CHF 80 (children 2-12)

 

 

Sledging

Sledging isn’t just for the children it is for all those big kids out there too. If you are going to give the 10km toboggan run in the Savoleyres you may need the fearlessness of an 8 year old. Out of all the activities in Verbier this is the one where you are likely to pick up some bruises, it may be a good idea to wear your helmet.

 

 

Paragliding

Take a tandem flight, sit back and enjoy the experience, take in the spectacular sites of the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc.

Tandem flights are CHF 190

Verbier Sumits: +41 (0) 2777 61134

 

 

Heliskiing/boarding Adventures

Heli-skiing is the art of mixing the absolute please of panoramic helicopter flight with the unique sensation of creating your own designs on Verbiers untracked slopes. Fly over the snow-capped mountain tops, glaciers and alpine forest of the Swiss Alps. Heliskiing isn’t legal in France so lots of people cross the border to have a go, so to avoid disappointment book in advance.

Price per person: base 4-5 persons CHF 500. Group heliski for individual participants CHF 430

Tel: +41 (0) 2777 18300

 

The museum of the Hameau

This museum devotes over 1,000 square metres of exhibit space to a vast number of objects that testify to three centuries of the history of alpine civilisation (living conditions, work, culture) and the changeover to a modern society (transportation, hydroelectric power).

The museum will be open from Tuesday to Friday from 10-12pm and from 1.30pm to 6pm. Saturday and Sunday from 1.30pm to 6pm. From 10 people, opening on request.

 

 

All Saints Chapel

This chapel was built by Pierre Dorsaz in 1985. The 3000-piece organ is one of a kind. The stained-glass windows were created at the Ecole Française de Reims by master glaziers and depict a rescue scene.

Other sights: the altar and the Christ.

Ideal for weddings and baptisms. 

 

 

Place de l'Odéon

This square in the centre of the hamlet contains the world's largest sundial, a village oven, a business arcade and a restaurant. 

 

 

Cinema

The cinema in Verbier is a great option for a rainy day. Rather than being a large ‘multi-plex’ Verbier cinema is probably best described as more of an art-house establishment with a welcoming café-lounge and a charming ambience.