Great Skiing, On and Off Piste
Verbier offers a full range of terrain — from perfectly groomed pistes to some of the most challenging off-piste and freeride skiing in the Alps.
The Ski Home - On Piste
Skiing home to Chalet la Vigne is possible via fun on piste and off piste routes. Both offer good skiing with essential après ski stops en route...
Attelas Groomers
Attelas - No matter where you go skiing in Verbier, you are likely to head through Attelas en route. This makes it a great spot for a warm up groomer or two...
Les Esserts
Located in the middle of Verbier - this is the best spot for those new to skis. Gentle terrain, a spot for hot chocolate and the odd powder snow opportunity make a great environment for kids and adults.
Secret Couloir
A five minute traverse and a 30 second hike yields this not so secret couloir high up in Verbier. Steep and flowy, it is one of many easily accessed lines that ski better as the season progresses.
Chicken Run
Not every line in Verbier is known to skiers. This line, christened “Chicken Run” by us for reasons we’ve forgotten, drops in on the uber popular Gentianes itinerary. Yet it never sees skiers - in fact it wasn’t tracked in the 2025/26 season - a testament to the fact that a little effort and creativity can yield world class skiing just minutes away from the piste.
No Name Couloir
Just off the Gentianes tram in Verbier, Switzerland, this line is accessed after an easy 15 minute skin. Undulating and wide on top, it ends in a moderately tight couloir - just be sure to check your slough every now and then!
Vallon d’Arbi
Vallon d'Arbi - A huge area below Lac Des Vaux, ideal for the ski home to Chalet la Vigne in Verbier, Switzerland. Home to couloirs, steep trees, and easy glades, it's a great place to seek powder once the fresh snow settles.
Four Lines on a Pow Day
Powder days in Verbier are always epic, and particularly so outside of school holidays. Here’s four untracked lines in succession on the morning of fresh snow - the afternoon was the same!
Mont Fort - North Face
The North Face of Mont Fort is one of Verbier's must do lines for anyone who enjoys off piste skiing. Steep at the top with exposure mid way, it's a great line that can be tricky to ski at speed. The downside is that it is short; but the basin leads to multiple climbs (Bec des Etagnes, Super Bowl), each offering plenty of additional powder on the right day. Total descent is circa 1300m.
The Highway
The Highway is one of Verbier's all round lines - readily accessible, with a relatively easy gradient. Anyone who is functional off piste can ski this - to light it up a bit, ski it at speed! Or just take Secret Couloir nearby...
Bec des Rosses
Arguably Verbier's most famous peak, the Bec de Rosses is the site of the World Freeride Tour event held annually in April. Offering multiple lines ranging from uber challenging to less consequential, the Bec is a must do if steep skiing is your thing. This video was shot on a day where 10-15cm of fresh dry powder covered a layer of bulletproof ice. Tough up top but fun down below!
Mont Rogneux
Mt Rogneux - This great off piste skiing descent is immediately across the valley from Verbier, Switzerland. Getting there is a challenge: you can either ride the lift from Verbier to the top of Bruson then skin for three hours, or heli drop the Petit Combin, ski the north face, then skin for 90 minutes. Either way what awaits is a classic deserted descent with steep couloirs, multiple mid sections, and a massive high speed apron.