April in Verbier: What's on and weather

As winter draws to a close for another year, the snow on the lower slopes is usually much heavier by midday. The temperatures rarely dip below freezing, usually falling between a low of -2ºC and a high of 7ºC, plus there's still the chance of snow as April averages nine days snowfall, and therefore a powder day isn't out of the question.

Easter is a popular month for families so the slopes are noticeably busier as soon as the holidays begin. Fortunately, the 4 Vallées ski area is so vast, that even in high season you can find quiet slopes and minimal lift queues. Here are our insider's top tips for the school holidays:

1. Group lessons are the best option in the busy period, as private lessons are almost impossible to book - unless you got in early. Make sure to get your ski and snowboard lessons booked well in advance to avoid disappointment.
2. If you're not in ski school, be an early bird. Arrive at the lifts before they open so that you get up and away before the ski school classes set out around 09:15.
3. Ski over lunchtime. The slopes are calmer between 12:00 and 14:00 while the families take a leisurely lunch break.
4. Pre-book your lunch and avoid the queues. Some restaurants offer a Click & Collect service. It's the best way to avoid the queues and make the most of your time in the mountains.
5. Seek out the peripheral areas. Try to avoid the busy main ski areas closer to town, especially at the beginning and end of the day.
6. Get off-piste. Competent off-piste skiers can book a local mountain guide and explore the vast off-piste areas in the valley or even go touring to find complete solitude in the backcountry.

To mark the official end of an amazing winter season, the traditional party will come to the La Chaux Snowpark. As usual, the event continues with a concert in the afternoon, followed by a party well into the night back in town. Without a doubt, everyone will be in great spirits for this event, despite it being the last day of the season. Plus you can expect a block party with more live music and DJs, as well as every venue in town celebrating the end of winter.

Family-friendly fun

April is a time when families get away for one last winter break over the Easter school holidays, so you can expect all kinds of activities to be available to keep every age occupied. On the slopes you'll find various activities and workshops and shows plus guided tours in resort. Keep you eye out and make sure you stop by the tourist office to find out what's on and where.

April is a busy month for events both up the mountain and in resort. There are music festivals, street fayres, events around the Easter holidays for families and chocolate hunters looking for some Swiss chocolates, plus up on the snow you'll find closing parties with food, drink and some live music and a few competitions still going on in the snow park.

If you're coming to Verbier this month or later in the summer, now is the time to start thinking about booking accommodation, and some of the many things to do while you're in town.