Holiday rentals in Verbier

This magical corner of Switzerland offers visitors so much in terms of adventure and relaxation in one of the most scenic places on earth. In winter a glittering wonderland awaits you with miles of skiing, snowboarding, sledding and other winter activities awaiting your discovery. Cosy up to the fireplace in a gorgeous chalet tucked away in one of Switzerland’s most charming alpine villages close to world renowned mountain slopes and top rated attractions. In summer a pastoral wonderland of lush meadows, tinkling cowbells, wildflowers, the cascade of sparkling waterfalls and endless serene hikes await you!

Pick the perfect spot for your Swiss Alps holiday. There are cosy holiday rentals and lettings on offer just for two as well as larger, fully equipped rentals that can perfectly accommodate a family of four or six. Other rentals are perfect for 6-8 guests and there are fabulously huge rentals on offer for a wonderful group getaway for up to 20 guests! Many of the lovely, fully equipped, comfortably furnished, holiday rentals in Verbier have gorgeously rustic wood panelled interiors and feature a cosy fireplace, beautiful alpine views and a lovely outside balcony and hot tub.

Verbier is a charming, rustic, upmarket, alpine village in Switzerland’s Valais Canton. This prime Swiss location gives you easy access to some of the most fabled mountain peaks and ski slopes in the world. Verbier is located 3.5 hours from Milan by car, 2 hours from Geneva, under 2 hours from Bern and 1 hour from the famous ski slopes of Chamonix. The renowned mountaineering mecca of The Matterhorn is a two hour drive away. Verbier is a jewel in Switzerland’s crown of top rated skiing and winter sport locations and summer visitors will find the surrounding area a delight for pristine alpine scenery and some of the most magnificent hiking routes in the world.

The stunning mountain location of this region offers you a unique opportunity to sample charming Swiss mountain village life and explore endless, breathtakingly beautiful mountain slopes and valleys. The high altitude of this area gives you access to the freshest, cleanest air in the world, perfect alongside majestic scenery for total rest and rejuvenation! There are miles of alpine meadows and trails for splendid outdoor rambling and plenty of gorgeous locations to stop and admire the view with a picnic. In winter you can end the day of outdoor snowy adventures by coming back to magical twinkling village lights and a cosy fireside evening or evening out on the town! A fireside Swiss cheese fondue is a perfect way to end the day!

Verbier boasts world class skiing conditions. There are more than 80 ski lifts in the area that grant you access to over 400 km of pure adrenaline ski runs. The snow capped altitude of this dramatic region of colossal mountain peaks and deep valleys is up to 3300 metres! The majority of ski runs here are perfect for both beginner and intermediate skiers. Verbier is perched high up on a plateau that uniquely receives a lot of lovely golden winter sunshine. Verbier is a bustling little town with plenty of wonderful gourmet eateries, vibrant nightlife, designer shops and fabulously cosy bars for glamorous apres ski cocktails.

There are plenty of walks and hikes to enjoy near Verbier. Families with small children will find a variety of gentle, slow paced loop trails and seasoned hikers will have more than 500 km of signposted trails waiting to be discovered between Verbier, Vale de Bagnes and La Tzoumaz! The scenery on these trails is both magical and ethereal and you will see snow capped peaks, rugged slopes and beautiful vegetation reflected back at you in shimmering, glassy, pristine lakes at the base of high mountain tops. Beautiful unique fauna and flora are on view on incredible marked trails especially suited for trail running or mountain biking.

Summer visitors to Verbier are in for a magnificent treat of breathtaking alpine scenery and high altitude pristine air amidst plunging valleys and soaring peaks in Switzerland’s second largest nature reserve. Hike exquisite trails overlooking lush meadows, shimmering lakes and cascading waterfalls. Take the six hour Chamois trail for a glimpse of alpine wildlife such as chamois, ibexes and marmots! There are glaciers, towering snow capped peaks and gorgeous pastoral scenes of cows and quaint villages to savour en route!

Follow some of the lovely, marked trails in Verbier for a glorious alpine forest snowshoeing experience best enjoyed on a crisp, sunny winter’s day when there is abundant snow on the ground. Snowshoeing is as old as the hills and has gained huge popularity in the last few years as a more gentle and chilled out alternative to skiing that takes way less time to learn. The local ski schools in Verbier offer organised, off the beaten track snowshoeing excursions for an exhilarating day out of splendid winter hiking using snowshoes so that you do not sink into the snow!

Verbier Bike Park is one of the top destinations in Switzerland for mountain biking. There are 17 km of very well maintained ramps, tracks and jumps that are guaranteed to get your adrenaline going and will suit biking enthusiasts of all levels. This park provides a great alpine forest descent and starting point for a multitude of incredibly scenic mountain biking tracks and trails. Over the summer months you will have access to a lifetime’s worth of trails as you can use the Four Valleys networks of cable cars and ski lifts to access beautiful remote, secluded trails in breathtaking mountain scenery.

This toboggan adventure is a summertime thrill like no other! Verbier’s beautiful toboggan track run is an activity that the whole family will love! This incredible, 10km run is by far the longest in Western Switzerland and descends a whopping but gradual 850 metres from the cable car stop at Savoleyres to Tzoumaz. There are many bends and twists that slow the descent down and the track is very well maintained making this a superb safe adventure for kids. Whizz down the mountain and watch gorgeous, lush alpine meadow scenery with an abundance of wildflowers go by!

The pristine dazzling white beauty of the snowy mountain slopes around Verbier where the snow lies thick and powdery is your invitation for outdoor adventure! The gorgeous snowy conditions are perfect for driving a husky sled and admiring the dramatic, thrilling scenery as you plough ahead with your team of trusty, friendly furry beasts. This activity is very popular in the area so make sure you book well in advance. You can try this once in a lifetime, magical winter wonderland adventure from early December to around the end of April depending on snowfall.