Season at a glance
resort announcement (Verbier-Tzoumaz pass validity; the full 4 Vallees link runs 2026-12-12 to 2027-04-18. The operator advertises skiing from November but publishes no 2026/27 first-lift date) + 15-season mediansSafest weeks to book: 5 Dec - 25 Apr (30 cm+ base in 14+ of the last 15 seasons)
Today (5 Sep) is off-season - the bar above shows the coming season, opening 5 Dec.
Snow history, 2011-2026
full area, mid-stationBars: share of the last 15 seasons with a 30 cm+ base at 2,200 m by the 15th of each month. med = median depth on that date (dashed line). Recomputed 24 Aug 2026 from the Open-Meteo archive.
Conditions & forecast
5 Sep 06:37| Elevation | Snow depth | 7-day snow | Temp (day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top · 3,330 m | 0 cm | 0 cm | - |
| Mid · 2,200 m | 0 cm | 0 cm | +16° / +10° |
| Valley · 1,500 m | 0 cm | 0 cm | - |
Avalanche: no bulletin issued - the avalanche services publish daily bulletins in winter only.
Forecast: Open-Meteo · updated 05 Sep 2026, 06:37 CEST. Temperatures are modeled at mid-station.
The mountain
OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap, ODbL
European piste grades: blue easy · red intermediate · black advanced.
Verbier sits on a southwest-facing terrace at 1,500 m above the Val de Bagnes, a village of chalets built around the Place Centrale. Lifts from Médran and Savoleyres open into the 4 Vallées, the largest linked ski area lying wholly inside Switzerland, and reach 3,330 m at Mont Fort. Above the treeline the terrain is open and steep, and several of the best-known descents, among them Chassoure-Tortin and Gentianes-Tortin, are marked itineraries left ungroomed.
Tickets, passes and lessons are sold by the resort itself - we link, we don't resell.
Live webcams
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Getting there
nearest airport: Geneva (GVA), 162 km| Option | Door to door | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rental car · from Geneva (GVA) | 2 h 25 min | rental + fuel | 162 km from Geneva. Winter tyres are legally required in season; approach roads are kept clear. |
| Train + bus · from Geneva (GVA) | 2 h 53 min | budget option | train IR90 to Martigny, train R81 to Le Châble VS, cable car GB to Verbier (télécabine) (2 changes). |
| From Zurich (ZRH) | 3 h 45 min | varies | 282 km by road. Often the cheaper flight; budget the extra driving time each way. |
| From Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 3 h 50 min | varies | 251 km by road. Often the cheaper flight; budget the extra driving time each way. |
Plan your trip
Hotels and apartments near the Verbier lifts.
Arriving before the seasonReserve rental gear ahead - typically 20-45% below walk-in shop prices.
Arriving before the seasonSki schools and private instructors, bookable by the day.
Arriving before the seasonWinter-sports cover including piste rescue and kit.
Arriving before the seasonPartner links for these slots arrive before the season.
Common questions about Verbier
Is Verbier open in early December?
Historically the snow is there: in 15 of the last 15 winters Verbier had a 30 cm or deeper base at mid-mountain (2,200 m) in the first half of December, with a median depth of about 97 cm. The lifts themselves open 5 Dec. (15-season record, computed 24 Aug 2026)
How high is Verbier?
The base sits at 1,500 m and the lifts reach 3,330 m, with most skiing around the 2,200 m mid-mountain level.
How do I get to Verbier from Geneva Airport?
Geneva (GVA) is the nearest airport at 162 km, about 2 h 25 min by road. Public transport takes about 2 h 53 min with 2 changes. The full comparison, including other airports, is in the Getting there table above.
When does the 2026/27 season start at Verbier?
Verbier has announced 5 Dec as opening day for 2026/27; the season runs until 25 Apr. (season dates checked 5 Sep 2026)
How reliable is the snow at Verbier in January?
Very: in 15 of the last 15 winters there was a 30 cm or deeper base at mid-mountain throughout January, and the median mid-January depth is about 153 cm. (15-season record, computed 24 Aug 2026)
Nearby resorts
Data on this page: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), OpenSkiMap (ODbL), SLF Switzerland. Every number is dated where it can go stale - how the verdicts are computed.