Verbier sits at about 1,500 metres on a sunny shelf above the Val de Bagnes in the Swiss canton of Valais, at the heart of the 4 Vallées ski area. The top of the lift system is Mont Fort, at 3,330 metres. It is famous for its off-piste, and for a large British and Scandinavian crowd who come for the steep skiing and stay for the evenings.
The season
Verbier's own lifts are due to open on 5 December 2026 and run until 25 April 2027, with the full 4 Vallées linked from 12 December. The season's big event is Xtreme Verbier, the final of the Freeride World Tour, held on the face of the Bec des Rosses. The 2026 edition was on 28 March; the 2027 date has not been announced yet.
Where to go
Le Rouge
At the bottom of the Rouge piste, with resident DJs, vin chaud and a terrace from three in the afternoon until seven. Over-21s only, with ID. Book a table if you can.
Pub Mont Fort
Directly behind the Médran cable car and serving skiers since 1977. It opens at three at weekends and five on weekdays, and runs late.
Farinet
On the Place Centrale, a hotel with an après bar and live bands, a lounge with DJs until two, and a nightclub below that goes on until four.
Le Mouton Noir
On the mountain at Les Ruinettes, at 2,200 metres, with terraces for a couple of hundred people, DJs and live acts. The one to stop at before the last run down.
W Off Piste
At W Verbier, at the foot of the slopes on the Médran side, with resident DJs.
Later
The Farm Club has been Verbier's nightclub since 1971.
What to wear
Verbier is steep, social and not especially formal. Midwinter days in the region average a couple of degrees above freezing and nights fall well below. Much of the accommodation involves a long, hilly walk back from Médran, so shoes matter more than anything: boots with real grip. For the terrace, a midweight tee under an open shell. For the walk home and the evening, a heavyweight hoodie or crewneck.
Verbier, worn
Our Verbier Tee draws the Valais Alps as an illustrated poster. It is cut from 230gsm midweight cotton in a boxy fit.