Verbier - Travel

Getting to Verbier is easy, it's accessible via various different routes and modes of transport. Here is some information that should help, but if you need a little more then please don't hesitate to contact our team in the office who will be more than happy to point you in the right direction...literally. Our number in the office is +44 (0) 20 8877 8888 .

Flights

By not including flights we are flexible as to where you are coming from and so you can choose the airport that is most convenient to you. If you are flying from the UK then our Flight Finder can help you find the airlines that fly from airports near you. If you need more help or would like us to look for and even book flights on your behalf then please contact our office. Powder White hold an Air Travel Organiser's Licence granted by The Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is 6860, so we can offer you a range of different flight options

Last winter Snowjet successfully launched the only scheduled service from the UK to Sion airport. And for winter 10/11, due to popular demand, they have increased the frequency of the service from London Stansted to Sion to 3 times a week on peak dates.

Sion is just 45 minutes from Verbier - far closer than alternative airports, so you spend less time travelling & more time skiing. Plus the airport handles a low volume of passengers, so no long waits at baggage reclaim or at check-in, which means even longer on the slopes.

Reservations for ski flights to Sion can be made online at www.snowjet.co.uk with fares starting from £79 one way including taxes

Trains

The nearest main line rail station to Verbier is at Martigny, from where it is possible to take a local train to Le Châble. From Le Châble, there is a cable car direct to Verbier; other options are a direct bus or 24-hour taxi service.

From Geneva

There are 11 departures from Geneva Airport almost hourly from 06h27. Last departure from Geneva airport is 17h27 -The journey takes between 2h45 and 3h30. The Geneva train station is located 300 metres from the Geneva airport departures/arrivals levels. On arrival in Geneva Airport, exit customs and you will find yourself in a long hallway. Head to your left to the end of the arrivals hall where there is a huge revolving door through which you go with your trolley into the Train Station.

From Zurich

Train trips from Zurich Airport to Verbier take between 4h45 and 4h25 with last departure from Zurich Airport at 15h43 - there are 12 departures from Zurich Airport almost hourly from 05h00. The Zurich train station is also at the airport - follow the signs to the train station.

From Sion

Train trips from Sion to Verbier take between 1h20 and 1h50 with last departure from Sion at 18h40 - there are 10 departures from Sion Station almost hourly from 07h40. You need to taxi from the airport to the station.

Families can travel more cheaply on a Swiss travel card. This includes the main line train to Martigny, the local train to Le Châble and the bus to Verbier, all linked directly from the airport, there is a concessionary travel rate.

Geneva Rail Information 00800 100 200 30 www.myswitzerland.com

Transfers

Private mini bus transfers are available and will collect you from the airport and drop you off at your chalet or hotel. This is a very stress free and comfortable way of getting to resort. For further information regarding prices and availability please contact the office and we will happily book this on your behalf.

Tel: +44 (0) 20 8877 8888 admin@powderwhite.com

Driving

Coordinates for your Sat Nav

Latitude (DMS): 46° 6' 0 N

Longitude (DMS): 7° 13' 0 E

NB: In an alpine environment Sat Navs are not always accurate and they will not be aware of road closures.

For driving in France, it is important that you check you have the following:

Beam deflectors

Warning triangle

Reflective vest

Green card. This is international comprehensive car insurance.

Spare set of car light bulbs