We offer you an alternative for those who want to keep their privacy, escape the summer crowds, rest peacefully, live an authentic experience and spend time in a fresh climate where the air is breathable. In Verbier in Val de Bagnes, this is where you will feel on vacation, you can let go and get away from the daily turmoil.
Vacationing in the mountains is peaceful
The Verbier region offers breathtaking scenery, mountains and lush greenery for a vacation with all that nature has to offer.
The alpine landscape has always fascinated historical artists and intellectuals to the point that they made a mandatory stop there when traveling in Europe. In the memoirs of travelers, from the late 18th century, Swiss landscapes appear as performances by nature.
Today, everyone can come and experience the peace of the mountains that evokes feelings inspired by tranquility. The peace, authenticity and beauty of the place trigger positive emotions and strengthen ties with others.
Connecting with nature is a powerful tool for developing self-knowledge, inspiration and for becoming a conscious actor to build a better world.
From Verbier, you have a ringside seat to see the panorama of the Combin, Trient and Mont Blanc mountains. Deep in the Bagnes Valley, 10 minutes or so by car or bus, you will find wild and unspoiled nature with rich flora and fauna.
Sports
In summer, Verbier in Val de Bagnes is a wonderful adventure playground that allows everyone to engage in multiple sports during your vacation. Most of them can be practiced individually because they are easily accessible, essentially hiking, mountain biking and golf.
Hiking
One might think that the Alps are reserved for experienced walkers because of its steep slopes. Not true! Everyone can hike there.
Discover the “Bisses” (ancient irrigation channels) for easy walks: the Bisses are low slope channels, often in the open, which bring water from streams and rivers to agricultural land (mostly hay meadows and vineyards) to irrigate and enrich the fertile silt.” Bisses Museum. www info. www.musee-des-bisses.ch/musee-
Ideas: Bisse des Ravines in Bruson and Bisse du Levron on the heights of Verbier.
Climb the Pierre Avoi for those who are not afraid of heights or discover the bottom of the Val de Bagnes with countless trails in the heart of the second largest nature reserve in Switzerland.
A via cordata inaugurated in summer 2016 on the side of Mont Fort is an itinerary combining hiking, rock-climbing and mountaineering for enjoying the best views of Europe, experiencing thrills and becoming familiar with the Alpine terrain, wildlife and flora. It is advisable to use the services of a mountain guide. Verbier Guides Office
Cycling in all its forms
Verbier is beginning to be a popular destination for mountain biking because its offer has diversified considerably in recent years. You can practice downhill mountain biking on seven downhill slopes of varying difficulty located between Fontanets (2,475 m) and Medran (1,500m). The tracks are varied and each of them has a unique landscape. For fans of enduro and freeride, 23 routes of varying difficulty (easy-intermediate-difficult) go around the Val de Bagnes on trails already known for their outstanding scenery and fun aspects. They connect ski lifts, bus stops, restaurants and the most beautiful views of the valley. For those who prefer cross country, 500 km of XC trails await you in the valley. And if the effort of the climb puts you off, you can transport your bike using the ski lifts.
More information: Verbier Bike Park
Golf
The Verbier Golf Course has always kept an excellent reputation for its courses and its picturesque views of the Alps. You can even start on the 18-hole Moulins golf course (par 54). The 18-hole (par 69) Esserts golf course is for the more experienced, distinguished by its requirement tactically: enough to challenge the most skilled players!
More information: Verbier Golf Course
Organized activities
Other activities such as mountaineering, rock climbing, and cannoning are more demanding because they require more commitment and technical knowledge. They are practiced in the wildest and most rugged terrain, and require accompaniment by mountain guides.
More information: Verbier tourist office
A ride in the air
It is an area still too little known by paragliders, but worth the detour. The Bagnes Valley is an ideal terrain for an introductory flight, learning paragliding or enjoy going cross-country for the more experienced because it is protected from the wind and allows you to fly all day.
More to do during your holiday: cani-rando, fishing, road biking, sunbathing…
Verbier is definitely an ideal destination to enjoy a summer vacation. The most famous resort in winter is much quieter summer. If you rent an apartment or a chalet, your vacation will be perfect. Guests can enjoy much freedom because you will find yourself with family and will not be limited by meal times. Experience the real life in the mountains at the heart of an authentic and warm decor and discover some of our offers.