Bring your children on a ski holiday to Verbier
Here's why we recommend Verbier as a family destination.
Travelling anywhere with children can be challenging, and in a ski resort it can be doubly so with things like lift passes, equipment hire and ski lessons to arrange (never mind hats, gloves, snotty noses and the rest...!). Verbier is a family-friendly resort that makes things as easy as possible.
When looking at where to book, you'll find some hotels and apartments have connected rooms or suites that are great for families. The choice of hotels and rental accommodation in Verbier is vast with new establishments opening up or renovating every year, offering top quality accommodation with services for families. For young children several hotels and holiday companies offer childcare packages, if you would like some time away from the kids.
Hotel Montpelier is a welcoming three-star hotel in Verbier, offering one of the best value-for-quality stays in the resort. Known for its panoramic Alpine views, the hotel combines comfort, warmth, and simplicity in a relaxed mountain atmosphere.
Situated right in the centre of Verbier, this hotel is ideally suited to those who want to be near to all the fun, without paying over the odds or having all the noise.
Open in summer and winter, this hotel has a warm and cosy atmosphere. Located right in the heart of Verbier, it is very convenient for both skiing and summer sports.
Great value, friendly accommodation in the heart of Verbier
Located in the heart of the resort, very close to the Medran lift, the family that runs this hotel have over 30 years of experience between them, welcoming visitors to Verbier.
The Norwegian owner, Chris Stuckelberger, has been running the hotel since 1974, nowadays with her daughter Sylvie Carlucci, who has modernised the interiors whilst maintaining the authentic charm of the property.
Verbier operates a great free bus service every day throughout the winter season that connects all of the areas. A fleet of buses operates around resort from 08:00 right through until 20:00, all routes passing through the centre on a regular basis.
Verbier is a sun-soaked resort in the south-west of Switzerland, famous for its traditional chalet-style buildings and stunning mountain views. Staying in the centre puts you close to the Medran lift, ski schools, shops, bars and restaurants. It’s the perfect spot if you want to be at the heart of the action, with a wide choice of three to five-star hotels and easy access to the slopes.
With only around 300 to 400 permanent residents, La Tzoumaz is quite a small town that comes to life in winter and summer.
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.
There are lots of beginner areas and there are two main nursery slopes in the town. The first and closest to the centre of town, Les Moulins, has a 320m long run, service by a drag lift along with a small conveyor belt. The second and slightly larger area is Les Esserts, with a piste nearly 400m in length. Plus Verbier offers favourable lift pass prices to families, making valuable savings.
As a resort popular with families you are guaranteed an excellent range of skis and snowboards for all ages of children in the rental shops throughout the resort. The ski techs will help you all find what you need from beginner skis up to the top of the range.
Also Verbier is home to the longest sledging run in French-speaking Switzerland. From the top of the Savoleyres bubble lift, the track winds for over 10km down through the trees to finish in La Tzoumaz. All of it is very family friendly, and high-quality toboggans can easily be rented from most of the Verbier rental shops.
Ideally located in the heart of Verbier, close to the Tourist office and a short walk from the Medran lift this ski & snowboard hire shop provides a wide range of professional equipment.
Ski & snowboard rental located within the Philippe Roux sports shop. Save time and money by booking online have your equipment ready to pick up as soon as you arrive enabling you to hit the slopes straight away!
No 1 Sports is one of Verbier's most renowned sport shops, and with its close proximity to the Médran lifts (50m), it makes an ideal choice for all of your equipment needs.
At Ski Service we're focused on the future… on being the most progressive, exciting action sports store in Verbier. Our goal is to provide you with the finest brands of equipment and accessories you need. We're all about skiing, snowboarding, and much more.
Mountain Air is recognised as the largest and most advanced lifestyle and sports shop in the Alps. They offer the largest selection of ski and snowboard equipment for rental and sale from their store at the foot of the Medran piste.
The tuition available in Verbier is truly brilliant. You'll find ski schools offer lessons for little ones with ski instructors that are all incredibly friendly, and are well-trained and qualified to look after your kids, giving you the opportunity to explore and enjoy the mountain..
Verbier was the first Swiss resort to welcome this team. They are renowned for going the extra mile, offering excellent customer service and delivering high-quality lessons and guiding.
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.
Whether you’re an experienced skier or snowboarder, or taking your first steps on the slopes, private lessons are a great way to build confidence and see rapid improvement in a short time.
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.
Enjoy private ski lessons in Verbier with expert instructors. Personalised coaching helps beginners and advanced skiers alike improve their skills, explore the slopes, and make the most of their time in the Swiss Alps. Flexible schedules and small groups ensure focused, fun, and safe lessons for everyone.
Whether skis or a snowboard are your weapon of choice, this ski school offers excellent tuition for all ages and abilities. Renowned locally for its professionalism, it has been operating in Verbier for over twenty years.
When travelling with children, short transfers to resort are a must and Verbier has good transport links to the main airports. Geneva is only two hours away by airport transfer.
A small, intimate company that places customer experience at the heart of everything they do. They provide an affordable, reliable, and efficient transfer service from the airport to resort, aiming to get you from runway to piste quickly and comfortably.
This company offers a great value shuttle service as well as private transfers from Geneva Airport to Verbier. Established and efficient - you can rely on them.
Offering executive private airport transfers to Verbier from Geneva and all other airports including Zurich, Milan, Bern and Sion, you can rely on them. Operating from the centre of Verbier since 2015, they are unique in the industry by being fully electric.
This company provides private transfers from Geneva Airport to Verbier, nearby areas, and other resorts across the Alps. With excellent value and top-quality service, they’re an ideal choice for your next trip.
The restaurants and bars here are generally very down-to-earth and child-friendly, making them good for children in the early evening. Most establishments have wifi so you can get online with iPads and games consoles if required - especially useful for keeping the teens who've tagged along occupied. Most wiill have a children’s menu, high chairs and facilities for children, and families are always made welcome.
A taste of Japan has arrived in Verbier. Hidden inside the lounge of Hotel Cordée des Alpes, Rōpu Sushi Bar ロープ blends alpine charm with Japanese precision. Here, fresh fish meets mountain air - an unexpected harmony that feels both refined and relaxed.
1936 Bar, located between Les Ruinettes and Verbier, is the ultimate après-ski destination for skiers and snowboarders. Comprising two cosy yurts, the bar offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for relaxing after a day on the slopes before heading into the heart of Verbier.
Pub Mont Fort in Verbier has been a cornerstone of alpine après-ski since 1977, welcoming skiers, snowboarders, and adventurers from around the world. Known for its lively atmosphere, the pub combines a globally inspired menu of drinks and food with some of Verbier’s most iconic parties, live music events, and select live sports broadcasts, making it a must-visit destination in the Swiss Alps.
Al Capone Wine Bar in Verbier is the perfect spot for wine lovers and anyone seeking a relaxing mountain experience. The bar is known for its extensive wine list, offering local and regional varieties, most of which can be sampled by the glass, making it easy to discover new favourites.
Le Mouton Noir Bar in Verbier is a vibrant mountaintop venue that combines stunning views with lively entertainment. Conveniently located on the piste, right next to the top of the Medran lift station, it’s easily accessible for both skiers and pedestrians, making it the perfect stop for après-ski drinks or a relaxed break in the mountains.
Regarded as the oldest wine shop in Verbier, Macbirch was founded over 38 years ago.
Verbier prides itself on offering families a whole host of activities away from the slopes. If the weather in resort is horrendous, or you just want to relax and take some time off from skiing, Verbier has a lovely cinema to kick back and relax in with regular showings of films in English, with something child friendly always being played alongside the adult offering. On the days you don't want to ski, head to the leisure centre - spend some time in the pool, playing squash, ice skating, climbing the indoor wall or join a fitness class. Just down the road from Place Centrale is the perfect outdoors ice rink, or husky sledding rides can be organised through the forests surrounding Verbier.
Fancy doing something different? Explore the beautiful natural scenery of the 4 Valleys by venturing off the beaten track on snowshoes.
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.
The Verbier Leisure Park offers you activities to share with family or friends.
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.
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.
The Fly Verbier team invites you to come and take a tandem flight with them in the beautiful surroundings of the Val de Bagnes,
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See allLatest News & ReviewsThe 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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