
Skiing Tourism, and Verbier is a perfect example of that, provides an oportunity for population who are seeking self-fulfilment and excitement through participating in physically and mentally stimulating activities, travelling to breathtaking mountainous areas.
The resort of Verbier is at an altitude of 1'500m/4,920 feet, in the heart of the Swiss Alps.
In winter Verbier is the centre of one of the world's largest skiing areas, the "4 Valleys", 412km/255 miles of ski runs and 92 lifts to enjoy, connecting the ski runs of Verbier, La Tzoumaz, Nendaz, Veysonnaz and Val de Bagnes/ Entremont. The almost unlimited area and the exceptional off-piste terrain make this area famous worldwide (the 12th O‘Neill Xtreme Verbier was held on march 2007). At an altitude of 3'330m/10,925 feet, the Mont-Fort Glacier ensures fantastic snow conditions and, in addition, provides one of the most impressive views over the Alps.
Verbier is also a summer resort offering a modern sports centre and a wide variety of cultural -like the Verbier Festival & Academy- and sports activities: mountain biking, hiking, golf, paragliding, etc.