Martigny - Verbier
From Sembrancher (which can also be reached from Martigny on the excellent main road, No. 21) it is 15km/9mi to the well-known winter sports resort of Verbier, situated on a natural terrace facing south, with views of the Grand Combin and the Mont Blanc group (1,420 m/4,659ft).
Access to the skiing area is provided by numerous cableways. It is a popular area with skiers (over 85 lifts and 320km/199mi of pistes) as it is still possible to ski up to 3,300 m/10,830ft in summer. There are well laid out runs for long-distance skiing.
Access to the skiing area is provided by numerous cableways. It is a popular area with skiers (over 85 lifts and 320km/199mi of pistes) as it is still possible to ski up to 3,300 m/10,830ft in summer. There are well laid out runs for long-distance skiing.
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Skiing
The chic, chalet-style village of Verbier is known for its great expert skiing and lively nightlife. Four different valleys offer 250 miles of runs including the famed Tortin, one of the steepest descents in Europe. Good intermediates will find the area challenging but it's probably not the best place for a rank beginner. Verbier is very popular with skiers from nearby Geneva, Lausanne and Montreux so lift lines can be a problem on weekends.
