Things You'll Need:
- Ski equipment
- Lift ticket
- Accommodations
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Step 1
Fly to Geneva, Switzerland if possible. If you fly to Zurich, you will have to access Verbier via Geneva anyway, requiring you to transfer twice if you are taking a train from the airport.
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Step 2
Secure your accommodations well in advance. Your options will be limited if you show up in Verbier without reservations, especially during the peak ski season around the Christmas holidays.
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Step 3
Know the local geography prior to your arrival. Technically speaking, the Verbier ski resort area is actually comprised of two towns. Le Chable is the lower village, and Verbier proper is higher up in the Swiss Alps.
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Step 4
Rent ski equipment if you are not bringing your own. Expect rental costs to be fairly expensive.
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Step 5
Remember that there are only a few runs designed for novice skiers. Verbier caters to skiing enthusiasts with considerable experience, and the vast majority of the ski runs are designated for intermediate or expert skiers. The Savolyres area, near the town of Verbier itself, is where most of the easy hills are located.
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Step 6
Sign up for ski lessons on the morning of your first trip to the slopes, unless you are an advanced-level skier. The Verbier terrain is generally quite challenging, even for skiers with considerable, mid-level experience.
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Step 7
Head for the local bars beginning around 4 p.m. if you want to enjoy drink discounts during happy hour. The restaurants get very crowded in the evenings, as do the nightclubs, most of which remain open until about 4 a.m. Expect a cosmopolitan crowd.
