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Swiss village
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Verbier is a resort town in the eastern part of the Swiss canton of Valais near Martigny. It has cable car access to a huge network of ski trails which are perfectly suited for intermediate and advanced skiers. There are also a couple of bunny slopes in town, as well as a huge amount of infrastructure for skiing and after skiing.
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This is the highest point reachable by cable car and offers very nice views. There is a special sunrise package including breakfast at a couple dates during the summer.
Verbier Ski School and Snowboard School
Ski school specialising in private lessons
This is a festival of classical music that takes place every summer. It features famous vocal and instrumental soloists and a good orchestra of professional musicians under 30 led by well-known guest conductors. The 2018 festival will start on 19 July and end on 5 August. There will also be a Christmas concert on 29 December, 2017. You can see the schedule for the summer festival here , starting on 5 December; click on any concert listing for more information.
Reservations are required for dinner.
This restaurant has a vast selection of Pizzas and other Italian specialties.
Famous hangout with both apres ski, sandwiches, good breakfast and good vibes in this Californian styled joint
Legendary after-ski bar where local skibums and extreme skiers gather. Rumoured to serve most beers in Switzerland in the winter. Serves good and inexpensive food (burgers, etc.).
Run by two Italian brothers, this club doesn't get going until very late, and when it does it's for the 27+ crowd, but it does have a reputation for some outrageous nights out.
By car
5 hours from Geneva. It is advised to have a car that can travel up steep gradients and that is equipped with snow tires, if visiting in the winter.
Verbier village is small enough to get pretty much everywhere on foot, even in ski boots. A free bus runs around the village until early evening.
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