April in Verbier: What's On & 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.

Verbier High Five - Date to be announced
Verbier High Five is a landmark event, taking place every April. This is a day-long competition where the public are invited to come along and take part in a race consisting of four fun sporting disciplines: giant slalom, mini kilometre sprint, ski cross and the famous and daring waterslide. As well as the public, there’ll also be a host of leading figures in the snow sports world, as well as various celebrities taking part, giving you the chance to compete against some top athletes and possibly event beat them.

Once the four events are complete, the best amateurs and pros will come together for one last, epic ski cross race to crown the champion. If you’re not planning on competing, then there’s still no way you should avoid this event, as throughout the day there’ll be concerts, DJs, jacuzzis and food stands parked outside Chalet Carlsberg on the beautiful south-facing slopes of the M25. It doesn’t stop there. Once the day is done, everyone descends from Chalet Carlsberg back down into Verbier to continue the party at Pub Mont Fort. This is consistently every year a great event, so get involved and be ready for a fun and wild day.

Ultime Session
End the season on a high at the Ultime Session closing party - big air displays, water slide contest, equipment tests, fancy dress, food & drink, banked slalom, DJs and live music at the Snowpark de la Chaux from 10:00.

One Piece Descent - Date to be announced
Definitely not for the faint of heart, this event is like no other you’ll have seen before. Picture this: 200 people meeting at Pub Mont Fort in the morning, dressed in hysterical outfits and retro one-pieces, then all heading to the Medran lift station. From there, everyone skis from mountain bar to bar, playing games along the way, and finishing with an epic party to end the day back where it all started. You can pick up your tickets throughout the week, the cost of which include a burger at PMF, as well as various drinks in each bar you head to on the mountain. Every year this is an unforgettable event, so pack your 1980s one piece, and be sure to join in with the fun.

Easter is a popular month for families so the slopes are noticeably busier as soon as the holidays begin. Fortunately, the 4 Vallees 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. It will be almost impossible to book private lessons over this period, group lessons are the best option. 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.

Closing parties
To mark the official end of an amazing winter season, this traditional party will come to the La Chaux Snowpark. There’ll be a dual bank slalom competition where riders compete head to head in identical banked slalom courses next to each other. At the end of the course you’ll find the famous water slide, offering a fun way to mark the finish line, and often resulting in some rather hilarious falls and wipeouts. 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.