The high, open pistes lack the contrast required for orientation during white out conditions and slope and sky can blur into one.
Bad Weather Ski Areas in Verbier
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However, there are certain runs that offer more contrast providing vast amounts of skiing and snowboarding when the flakes are falling. The trick is to head for the pistes that are tree-lined, as they help provide definition when everything else seems to be white.
Bear in mind that the valley itself can be covered in an all-encompassing fog, but the top of the mountains can be bathed in glorious sunshine (check out the webcams!).
Also, if it’s lashing down with rain in the valley, it means it’s snowing up top, giving you the best and freshest powder you’re likely to ski on!
And because it’s a bad weather day, chances are, you’ll have the mountain to yourself.
Bad weather skiing in Bruson
Bruson
On the opposite side of the valley to Verbier and part of the Four Valleys pass, it's an absolute local’s “rendez-vous” in bad weather. Getting over to Bruson is a bit time-consuming (it takes about 20 minutes on the lifts) but it's well worth the effort.
Given its low altitude, 95% of its terrain is tree-lined which means that even in foggy conditions, you can actually see something!
Although there are only a handful of actual marked trails (blue, red and black) to choose from, Bruson offers the best tree skiing of the Four Valleys area.
Most of the good skiing is found off La Pasay (three-man chair), but Le Grand Tsai (drag-lift), which is sometimes closed due to avalanche danger, offers longer front-side descents back to the bottom of the triple.
During snowstorms, it can be bitterly cold and windy on these lifts so make sure you come prepared with warm clothing.
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Ski Hire in Verbier
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No1 Sports
Ski & snowboard rental, clothing & accessories next to the Medran lifts
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.
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Philippe Roux Sports
Ski & snowboard hire located on the Place Centrale in Verbier
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!
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Xtreme Sports
Ski & Snowboard rental in the centre of resort + clothing & accessories in store
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.
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Ski Service
Ski rental and technical clothing store located on Rue de Medran
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.
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Backside
Ski & Snowboard hire in the heart of Verbier village close to the Medran lifts
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Mountain Air
Verbier's largest selection of ski and snowboard hire situated in the Place Blanche, opposite the W Hotel.
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.
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