Epic Pass
$111/day
Europe
Verbier
Valais, Switzerland★4.7editor's rating
Verbier anchors the 4 Vallées, the largest ski area entirely in Switzerland with 410km of pistes topping out at 3,330m on Mont Fort. It's the freeride capital of the Alps - home of the Freeride World Tour finals on the Bec des Rosses - with legendary itinerary runs like Tortin and the Vallon d'Arby, glamorous nightlife, and 5 consecutive days included on the Epic Pass.
Lift Ticket
$111/day
Vertical Drop
8,231 ft
Skiable Area
410 km pistes
Annual Snowfall
240"
Best For
Freeride & Off-Piste
Terrain Breakdown
Beginner 26% Intermediate 49% Advanced 25%
Mountain Stats
Base Elevation
2,694 ft
Summit Elevation
10,925 ft
Vertical Drop
8,231 ft
Skiable Area
410 km pistes
Lifts
74
Annual Snowfall
240"
Season
Late November – Late April
Pass
Epic Pass
Night Skiing
No
Terrain Parks
Yes
Nearest Town
Verbier, Switzerland
Highlights
4 Vallées - 410 km of linked pistes, Switzerland's largest domainMont Fort glacier summit at 3,330 m with Matterhorn-to-Mont-Blanc viewsHosts the Freeride World Tour finals on the Bec des RossesFamous marked-but-ungroomed itinerary runs like TortinLegendary après scene from Le Farinet to the Farm Club5 consecutive days included on the Epic Pass
Pros
- ✓The best lift-accessed freeride and off-piste terrain in the Alps
- ✓Massive linked network keeps strong intermediates busy for a week
- ✓Over 8,200 ft of top-to-bottom vertical from Mont Fort to Le Châble
- ✓Sunny, south-facing village with world-class dining and nightlife
- ✓Modern lift system with big gondolas moving the crowds
Cons
- ✗Very expensive - Swiss prices for lodging, food, and drinks
- ✗Itinerary runs mogul-out fast and need avalanche awareness
- ✗Bottlenecks at Tortin and the Mont Fort tram on peak weeks
- ✗South-facing lower slopes go slushy or thin late in the season
Photo: Realleok / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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