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.