Switzerland, Europe · Epic Pass
Verbier 4 Vallées
412km across 1,950m vertical. 68 lifts serving Mont Fort at 3,330m. Epic Pass access to Switzerland's largest interlinked domain.
Season 2025 - 2026
Opens
8 Nov 2025
Closes
26 Apr 2026
Days open
169
Annual snow
5m
The Overview
Michael Fulton
Melbourne-based skier and snowboarder with 50+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian resorts and international resort comparisons.
The 4 Vallées network spans 412 kilometres of marked runs across elevations from 1,350 to 3,330 metres at Mont Fort, making it Switzerland's largest fully interlinked ski area. The domain records 1,950 metres of vertical drop and deploys 68 lifts serving 94 runs distributed across six connected villages. Terrain splits 26% beginner, 49% intermediate, 15% advanced and 10% expert, whilst high-altitude zones above 2,500 metres deliver reliable coverage throughout the five-and-a-half-month season.
Verbier anchors the western sector with celebrated off-piste terrain including Mont Gelé at 3,023 metres and the Bec des Rosses, venue for the annual Freeride World Tour finals each March. The Tortin lifts connect westward to the Printse sector encompassing Nendaz, Veysonnaz and Thyon, whilst Savoleyres and Bruson provide quieter, family-oriented alternatives. Intermediates favour the wide boulevards at Attelas and La Chaux, whilst beginners progress through dedicated nursery zones at Les Esserts and Les Moulins.
Verbier village sits at 1,500 metres with a cosmopolitan atmosphere and lively après-ski culture, contrasting with the traditional mountain character of Bruson and the family focus of La Tzoumaz. The Médran base area handles peak-season crowds, though regular lift investments have reduced bottlenecks outside February half-term. On-mountain dining spans 50 establishments from self-service canteens to white-tablecloth restaurants with Mont Blanc views.
Epic Pass holders receive five consecutive days of access for the 2025-26 season, with expanded eligibility now including Epic Local Pass. The 2025-26 winter runs 8 November to 26 April across the full network, with weekend openings at Lac des Vaux sometimes beginning late October. The resort suits confident intermediates through to extreme skiers, though beginners require patience navigating between sectors on predominantly red connector runs.
1950m
Vertical
94
Runs
412 km
Piste
5m
Annual snow
Epic Pass
Pass
The Terrain
94 runs across 412 km of piste
Verbier 4 Vallées spreads 94 runs across 412 km of piste of terrain. It leans intermediate at 49%, with 24 beginner runs to find your feet and 23 advanced or expert runs when you want to push.
Terrain split
94
runs
94 runs across 4 grades
Beginner24 runs · 26%
Intermediate46 runs · 49%
Advanced14 runs · 15%
Expert9 runs · 10%
Time it right
When to visit Verbier 4 Vallées
The 2025-26 season operates from 8 November 2025 through 26 April 2026 across the full 4 Vallées network, with possible weekend-only skiing at Lac des Vaux from late October depending on early snowfall. The season spans 24 weeks, amongst the longest in the Alps owing to elevations topping 3,300 metres and predominantly north-facing aspects above 2,500 metres. Lift operations run daily throughout Christmas, New Year and Easter periods.
Verbier receives average annual snowfall between 4.5 and 5.5 metres, with the summit accumulating significantly more than base elevations. High-altitude terrain above 2,700 metres maintains excellent coverage from December through April, whilst lower slopes benefit from snowmaking covering approximately 40% of marked runs. The glacier-adjacent zones on Mont Fort provide snow-sure skiing into late spring, though south-facing exposures can transition from ice to slush rapidly on sunny March afternoons.
January and February deliver peak powder conditions with the most consistent natural snowfall, whilst December offers quieter slopes as the network ramps up operations. March brings longer days and stable spring conditions, with the Xtreme Verbier Freeride World Tour finals scheduled 22-30 March attracting global audiences. April skiing remains viable on high-altitude terrain, though afternoon slush requires morning starts.
The resort hosts the Verbier Festival classical music programme in late July and early August, the Grand Raid Cristalp mountain biking race, and the Grand Concours Hippique equestrian competition during summer months. Selected lifts including Le Châble-Verbier, Mont Fort and Col des Gentianes operate for hikers and cyclists from late June through September, providing 10 months of annual lift access.
Season 2025 - 2026
8 Nov 2025
Opens
26 Apr 2026
Closes
169
Days open
5 m
Annual snow
Getting there
Getting to Verbier 4 Vallées, and where to stay
Verbier occupies the Val de Bagnes in Canton Valais, southwest Switzerland, with the village at 1,500 metres overlooking the Rhône Valley. The 4 Vallées network extends across Val de Bagnes and Val d'Hérens, bordered by the Grand Combin massif to the south and opening northward toward Sion. Mont Fort's 3,330-metre summit delivers panoramic views encompassing the Matterhorn, Mont Blanc, Dent Blanche and the Bernese Alps.
Le Châble serves as the valley town at 821 metres with rail connections and the principal gondola link to Verbier village four kilometres uphill. Martigny, 30 kilometres west, functions as the regional hub with onward train connections throughout Switzerland. Sion lies 50 kilometres northeast along the Rhône Valley corridor. The resort operates within French-speaking Valais, with mountain culture reflecting both Swiss precision and Latin conviviality.
Road access follows the A9 motorway along the Rhône Valley to Martigny, then Route 21 south through Sembrancher before climbing 10 kilometres via hairpin bends to Le Châble and continuing to Verbier. The Great St Bernard Tunnel provides a 90-minute connection to Aosta, Italy. Driving from Geneva requires two hours in clear conditions, from Zurich 3 hours 20 minutes, and from Chamonix 90 minutes via the Col de la Forclaz.
Geneva International Airport sits 160 kilometres distant with transfers via motorway or rail taking 2 to 2.5 hours. Weekend Verbier Express trains run direct from Geneva Airport to Le Châble on Saturdays and Sundays, requiring one change at Martigny on weekdays. Zürich Airport lies 290 kilometres northeast with four-hour transfers. Sion Airport, 50 kilometres away, handles private aviation and limited scheduled services. The Le Châble-Verbier gondola operates 18 hours daily, eliminating the need for resort driving.
Where to stay
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Current conditions
Snow Report
Updated 29 Aug 2026
3300m
summit
+0cm
new snow · last 24 hours
Mainly Clear6°C / 12°C · SW 16km/h
Snowfall
24 hours
0cm
48 hours
1cm
7 days
6cm
Base depth
0cm
Season total
76cm
Total lifts68
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8 Nov 2025 - 26 Apr 2026
Hour by Hour
Next 38 hours· Updated Aug 29, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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7-Day Outlook
3,300 mUpdated Aug 29, 2026 at 6:02 PMOpen-Meteo
Days 1–7
0.0cm
Days 8–14
0.0cm
Sun, Aug 30
Overcast
Temp12° / 6°°C
Snow0.0cm(5%)
Wind16 km/h SW
Live snow from the resort feed; forecast from Open-Meteo, via Supabase.
Understanding the Verbier 4 Vallées snow report
See what's happening on the mountain at Verbier 4 Vallées right now — snowfall, snow depth, and weather data to help you plan your day in Switzerland.
Snow measurements
Snow depth at Verbier 4 Vallées is tracked at both the base and summit, since the two elevations often see different totals — roughly a 1950m difference here. We report fresh snowfall over the last 24 hours and 7 days alongside the running season total, in both metric and imperial units.
Weather conditions
Wind and temperature swings matter as much as fresh snowfall. Cold, calm conditions hold snow quality well, while wind-loading or a warm-up can change things quickly — especially given the elevation spread between Verbier 4 Vallées's base and summit.
Data sources
We pull Verbier 4 Vallées's conditions from on-the-ground mountain reporting, then layer in forecast data so you get a fuller picture than either source alone. The mountain is served by 68 lifts, including 4 aerial trams and 7 quad chairlifts.
When to check
Conditions can change overnight, so mornings and late afternoons are the best times to check back on Verbier 4 Vallées.