Verbier is a picturesque Swiss ski resort nestled on a vast plateau almost 1,524m (5,000 ft) above the valley floor and surrounded by majestic snow-covered mountains. Verbier lies at the heart of Les Quatres Vallées (Four Valleys) and is the hub of this extensive ski area. A sophisticated network of cable cars and gondolas connect all the resorts in the region and provide access to 410km (253 miles) of marked pistes. Verbier is the primary ski resort of French-speaking Switzerland, attracting advanced skiers and snowboarders to its demanding slopes and unlimited off-piste opportunities. Although quaint in appearance, Verbier offers all the modern comforts and facilities of a major resort, with some of the finest cuisine in the region and a raucous nightlife combining English-style pubs and French cafes. Much of Verbier closes down over the summer but despite this it can also be a great summer destination with magnificent scenery, good weather and wonderful walks; during this time it is popular with paragliders.
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Geneva Airport is 160km away. Scheduled buses, shared shuttles, taxis, trains and tour operators all provide transfers from the airport to the resort. Catch a train to Martigny station (three hours) where the regular St Bernard shuttle will transport you to the resort. By car or coach, journey time from the airport is approximately two and a half to three hours.
Geneva International Airport (GVA) (website: www.gva.ch/en/Desktopdefault.aspx/tabid-11/)
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (EAP) (website: www.euroairport.com/EN/accueil.php)
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