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Le Chable

A quiet, family friendly resort in the Verbier valley with easy access to Verbier

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Le Chable offers a quieter, more traditional alpine base while still giving easy access to Verbier’s slopes and nightlife. It’s a great choice if you want charm and convenience on a slightly smaller budget. With local shops, restaurants and authentic village character, it’s perfect for those looking to combine skiing with a relaxed mountain atmosphere.

Le Chable is a charming village at the bottom of the Val de Bagnes, with a cluster of shops, bars and restaurants all within a short walk. Historically a farming town, it still retains its alpine character and is famous for local cheeses. Well connected to Verbier by gondola, it provides easy access to the slopes and nightlife, making it a great choice if you’re looking for more affordable accommodation while still being close to the action.

LocationKm from VerbierBest for
Verbier centre-Traditional alpine charm
Les Creux-Savoleyres1.1Proximity to Le Tour ski area
Le Chable8.9Proximity to Grands Montets ski area
Bruson8.6Seclusion
La Tzoumaz15.4Quiet hamlet vibe
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Ski School in Le Chable

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History & Culture in Le Chable

Le Chable was once the administrative centre of the entire Val de Bagnes dating back to the early 12th century. After being connected to the Martigny-Sembrancher-Le Chable rail line in 1953 it has seen an increase in popularity and an influx of tourists looking to take advantage of superb skiing in Bruson and neighbouring Verbier.

Sights & Attractions in Le Chable

On Chemin d'église in Le Chable is the Musee de Bagnes, which houses old artifacts from the local area and special photography of the surrounding areas. They also hold exhibitions from local photographers from time to time. From Le Chable it’s a short drive to the Barrage de Mauvoisin (Dam) which provides a fantastic view of Val de Bagnes; head east down Route des Mauvoisin for 20km to get there.

Le Chable, sitting at the bottom of the valley has easy access to both sides of the mountain. The lift station is a five minute walk from the centre of the village with one side of the lift station taking you north up to Bruson and the other south up to Verbier.

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Dining in Le Chable

Le Chable has some great places to eat including Cantaloupe on Route de Verbier, serving high-quality gastronomic food. Local cafes and pubs serving good food are Dzardy's Bar, Le Couloir and Cafe de la Place.

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Things to do in Le Chable

Le Chable’s main attraction in winter is skiing and snowboarding on the local mountains of Verbier and Bruson. There are also football pitches that are closed during the coldest months and a local gym is open all year round.

Le Chable does not have a golf course, although Verbier's 18-hole golf course is easily accessible or for a longer journey, the European PGA tour standard golf course in Crans Montana is only a 90 minute drive towards Sion.

During the summer months there are plenty of great walking and hiking routes that start in Le Chable and take in the local surroundings.

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Nightlife in Le Chable

Le Chable is a little quieter in the nighttime compared to the centre of Verbier, but there are still plenty of places in the centre where you can enjoy a nice drink. La Baraque, Dzardy's Bar and Brasserie 1 are all places you can drink and dine in. Most places are open until around 01:00 in the winter.

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Holidays Rentals in Le Chable

There is a small selection of self-catered apartments in Le Chable.

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Upcoming Events

The resort is the home of the Xtreme Verbier, the final stop on the Freeride World Tour. This extreme skiing and snowboarding contest is held on the famous Bec des Rosses mountain in March. During the summer months, the resort is home to the Verbier Festival, a classical music festival of international acclaim, the Grand Raid Cristalp mountain biking competition and the Grand Concours Hippique horse show.

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