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Mountain Biking in Verbier/Tzoumaz Bike Park
Just before the weekend we'd seen that the team at Verbier Tzoumaz Bike Park had finished off some new north shore and two new sections of red trails. Thankfully most of the snow that delayed the bike park opening this year has gone, so we headed up to check out how it's all looking.
Mountaineering & glacier hiking. No snow yet but
News has just come in that the first slopes will be opening this weekend in Verbier. The Lac des Vaux will be open from the 26th of Novemeber onwards and will be open from 9.15 to 16.15.
Warm weather & autumn hiking. Making the most of the late summer sunshine
Fantastic weather continues to grace Verbier with clear blue skies and beaming sunshine. The temperatures have dropped recently but it still remains warm in the sun; this last weekend there were lots of walkers in their shorts and t-shirts enjoying the incredible mountain views.
Mountain restaurants & activities in-between the odd lift still open
Although summer is now behind us the weather has remained superb over the autumn period here in Verbier, so far.
Sunshine returns to Verbier
After a rough weekend, which saw rain, clouds and cold temperatures push into Verbier, Monday was stunningly beautiful. The skies were clear and the warmth of the sun quickly dried out the area. Above Ruinettes the temperatures up the mountain were so cold over the weekend that the rain landed as a thin veil of snow which soon disappeared with the arrival of the sun. Temperatures did remain comfortably chilly with a stiff breeze from time to time.
Since the lifts closed at the end of April the snow and crowds disappeared as quickly as they had arrived. Once again Verbier and the surrounding stunning mountains were allowed to return to their tranquil selves, albeit for a temporary period. Although the lifts were shut and the town quiet there was still plenty to do in the mountains.
Rock climbing in Troubayet. Winter is in the air but warm weather means that climbing, hiking & biking are all still possible
Mixed weather has provided an unsure start to the winter; a few weeks ago it was as if the ski season was just around the corner with heavy snow and cold temperatures. Recently, warmer temperatures have displaced the cold snap and forced the tenuous snow line to retreat back up the mountain.
Indulge yourself in this gorgeous spa, in summer or winter
La Cordee spa is a hidden gem nestled inside the 4 star Luxury hotel of the same name. With peaceful, modern and classy-rustic decor, the spa is a haven for both relaxing and replenishing times.
With less than a week to go before the end of the Verbier Music Festival www.verbierfestival.com it looks as if this last weekend will be an exciting time to be in the mountains of Switzerland as Kermasse, the Swiss national day will be held on the following Monday and over the preceding weekend.
Mixed weather continues with snow falling up the mountain
Although the weather has remained mixed over this summer the last month of August did take a good turn with temperatures often as high as 35 degrees and plenty of sunshine to give us a real taste of summer. Those highs do appear to be behind us now as we drift into September and towards Autumn at an alarming speed.
With the end of the Verbier Music Festival and the Swiss National Day celebrations behind us calm has returned to Verbier and so has the summer weather.
Mixed weather allows for indoor and outdoor activities in Verbier
It looks as if more changeable weather is on the way, continuing the trend over the last couple of months. When the sun has been out it has been glorious in Verbier with high temperatures drying up the earth really quickly.
Mixed weather outside - plenty to do inside
Mixed weather continues to continue and it seems that we may have to wait a little longer for summer with the Verbier forecast for the next week being unstable. Thankfully there is a hint of sunshine from time to time over the next couple of days and somewhere up there it continues to shine so hot that when the clouds do part, even for an afternoon, it has been drying up very quickly.
Biking & climbing. Warm autumn weather and the lifts are still open
With the weekend over, the full time opening of the lift is also now over until next weekend. The good news is that it still runs four times a week during week days. The lift from Verbier to Ruinettes will be open at 07:00, 10:30, 13:30 and 16:45 hrs.
An afternoon cruising the pistes and talking French
Last Saturday I was lucky enough to meet up with the language instructors at VLS, Verbier Language School, to join them for an afternoon on the pistes.
Lifts may be closing but there is still plenty to do while the weather is good
As always the most important part of my report is the weather. After the awful weather of last weekend, which saw heavy rain and snow on the higher slopes, the fantastic weather returned. Sunshine and clear skies allowed us to get back into the mountains to play, although temperatures are now more comfortable when doing sport, in the direct sun it is still very warm and comfortable.
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Thankfully the weather over the last week has improved significantly with clear blue skies and sunshine providing dry and warm conditions. Temperatures are warm but there has been a refreshing breeze which has kept things comfortable.
The summer rolls by at an increasing speed with winter now a mere three months away. The weather which had over the last couple weeks been mixed and stormy did give way in the end to some beautiful sunny days.