Family Holidays in Verbier
Discover insights about Verbier family holidays
Whether you visit Verbier in winter or summer you’ll leave with plenty of happy memories and tired but smiling kids. From world-class skiing to rafting, biking, hiking and climbing there’s no shortage of adventures to enjoy together.
Just a couple of hours from Geneva airport means fewer cries of “are we there yet?” The resort is compact and easy to get around thanks to a free bus service, with plenty of childcare on hand. Summer days are warm without being scorching and nights are refreshingly cool. Add nursery slopes, cruisy pistes and legendary off-piste and everyone in the family is covered.
Where to stay for families in Verbier
If you’re heading to Verbier with the kids it’s worth picking accommodation close to the beginner slopes so ski school and lessons are easy to reach. The fewer steps little legs have to take in ski boots the better for everyone. The areas by the Esserts and Rouge lifts are great for quick access to the nursery slopes, while Les Creux and Savoleyres are ideal if you want ski-in ski-out convenience. For a quieter pace of life check out Bruson or La Tzoumaz where you’ll find family friendly terrain and more space to unwind after a day on the mountain.
Lift passes for families
Lift passes can take up a fair slice of your holiday budget so it’s worth knowing the options in Verbier. Children under eight ski for free and youngsters up to 14 get a reduced rate. There are cheaper passes if you’re only using the beginner slopes and you can pick up a pedestrian pass if you fancy heading up the mountain without skis. Half day passes are handy if a full day feels too much for little legs and families of four or more can save money with a family pass.
Ski schools for families
If you want your children to get confident on the slopes, ski school in Verbier is a great option. Most start lessons from age four, with some taking children as young as two and a half, and the focus is on fun with games and inflatables alongside learning to turn and stop. Kids are taught in safe beginner areas with magic carpets to make things easy. Lessons run for half or full days, usually booked weekly. Lessons include tuition only so you’ll need to sort ski passes, equipment and clothing separately.
Ski School Lessons in Verbier
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Group ski lessons
This ski school offers group ski lessons for both children and adults, catering to all ability levels. Their group lessons provide a great and affordable way to improve your skiing in a safe, social and supportive environment.
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Private ski lessons
This British ski school offers high-quality private lessons with a team of inspirational instructors who’ll quickly build a great rapport. They’ll boost your confidence, skills and enjoyment on the slopes, helping you get the most out of your holiday.
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Group ski lessons
With the slogan 'better skiers have more fun', ESS instructors are passionate about sharing their knowledge of snowsports and the mountains and assuring you progress in a friendly and sporty environment.
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Group ski lessons
Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British ski schools in Switzerland and is renowned for its fantastic instructors and excellent customer service.
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Private ski lessons
Whether you are already an experienced skier or boarder or just taking your first steps, private lessons are a great way to boost confidence and see quick improvement in a short period of time.
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Private ski lessons
Whether you're already an experienced skier or just taking your first steps, private lessons are a great way to boost confidence and see quick improvement in a short period of time. This is a fully personalised private tuition service that you won't find with a traditional school.
Ski areas for families
Verbier has plenty of ski areas that work well for families. Beginners can find their feet on the gentle slopes at Les Esserts and Le Rouge before moving up to La Chaux. Over in Le Tzoumaz and Nendaz you’ll find nursery slopes and kids play zones. Once confidence builds you’ve got the whole 4 Vallées at your feet with over 400km of linked pistes packed with blues and reds. For the more daring there are classic black runs like Mont Fort and endless off-piste, though it’s always best to take a guide if you head that way.
Activities for families
Verbier is packed with things to do as a family whether you come in winter or summer. Away from the slopes kids can whizz down the tubing track, go sledging or try the luge run at Savoleyres. Ice skating is popular too with both indoor and outdoor rinks to choose from. If the weather turns, head to the cinema where films are often shown in English or visit the sports centre for swimming or climbing. With so much variety you’ll always find something to keep the whole family enjoying themselves on and off the mountain.
Things To Do in Verbier
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Leisure Park
The Verbier Leisure Park offers you activities to share with family or friends.
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Inspire Verbier - Fitness & Yoga Studio
A broad range of fitness classes and therapy services at affordable prices. The qualified practitioners are passionate about your health and fitness and believe that having a fit and strong body supports a healthy mind, a more balanced outlook and gives you renewed mental focus.
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Adrenaline Snowshoeing
Fancy doing something different? Explore the beautiful natural scenery of the 4 Valleys by venturing off the beaten track on snowshoes.
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Kids Activity Days
A multitude of exciting sport and artistic activities to be discovered, from 4 to 13 years old. The club is organised in two age groups, from 4-8yrs and from 9-13yrs, with activities suitable to your child's age.
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Treetop Adventure Course
Suspended between the earth and the sky, you’ll find a superb treetop adventure. Test your agility, nerve and balance on these routes and zip lines, and enjoy that energising adrenaline rush.
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Inspire Verbier massage
Treatments can be booked at the Inspire Verbier studio or at your own accommodation, with a focus on aiding your true relaxation in both body and mind.
Childcare services
Verbier offers a great range of childcare options to help families enjoy their holiday. In winter you’ll find crèche-style care for toddlers and kids clubs that blend play and snow fun in beginner areas. There’s also flexible nanny or babysitting services for when you fancy some time on the slopes. In summer, local sports centres run kids' clubs featuring adventures like swimming, climbing, tennis, basket-ball, ice-skating and even guided hikes or picnics. Pre-booking is always a good idea, especially during peak times.
Childcare in Verbier
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Boutique Igloo Junior
Comfortable, elegant and technical sports and leisurewear for children aged 0 to 16 years.
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Childcare & Babysitting
This company have been operating in Verbier since 2008 and have gained a phenomenal reputation as providers of quality childcare. Providing nanny services, evening babysitting, ski nannies and an after ski kids club.
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Childcare & Babysitting
Book and choose your own experienced nanny in your ski resort online! Register free to their ski nanny network, post your dates and requirements and receive profiles from available in-resort nannies within 3 days.
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Kids' Club/Creche Childcare
Very young children from 3 months to 4 years can be looked after in the local creche. Here they can be left with fully trained and qualified staff.
