| Cosmopolitan, chic and
the playground of celebrities – Verbier
is justifiably famed as one of the outstanding
European ski resorts. All around you you
will find nature at its finest – glaciers,
chamois, gorgeous high mountains. A truly
ideal region for the practice of winter
sports. From the top of Mont Fort, Verbier’s
glacier, you will be amazed with the scenery
of the area.
Verbier website -
http://www.verbier.com and
www.verbier-skiing.com (for weather more
pictures, more info etc.)
Geographical location
Verbier is located in the hearth of the
Swiss Alps, in the French part of
Switzerland. With so many interesting
things to do and see in Verbier, it’s
the perfect destination for active
relaxation. Many events and other
activities will set the rhythm for this
unforgettable holiday.
Visa entry requirements
South African passport holders do not
require a visa to visit Switzerland and
can navigate throughout the country for
a maximum duration of 3 months.
Currency
The local currency is Swiss Francs
dispatched in 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 1000
bills. 5, 10, 19 and 50 centimes coins; 1, 2
and 5 franc coins are also in circulation.
Credit Cards are accepted everywhere.
Tips
A government tax is included in your bill.
The tip is thus left to the discretion of
the guest, depending on his/hers
appreciation of the service offered and is
by no means compulsory.
Transfers
Zurich Airport – Verbier CHF 850.00
(car – 4/5 passengers)
Zurich Airport – Verbier CHF 1 200.00
(bus - 20-25 passengers)
Milan – Verbier CHF 1 100.00
(bus - 15/20 passengers)
Martigny – Verbier CHF 120.00
(car – ½ passengers)
Nightlife
What’s better after snow? More snow!!!
Already got plans for the night? Going to
run around with your flashlight? Have just
got out of bed and realized that your body
is finally free of cramps? Great! Cause one
of the most famous nightlife resorts in
Europe is right at your fingertips –
Verbier. It’s time to head off on one of
many nocturnal pilgrimages.
Sip a coffee or a pint outside, or rather
indoors in a rock n’ roll or reggae
atmosphere. How about an acid-jazz ambience
in an old cowshed, with a few Tapas and
gigantic olives for hors d’oeuvres? Feed
your belly, begin a paunch dance, and don’t
forget there’s no banquet without Bacchuss
and his grapes.
Perfectly pitched guitar chords, binary
rate, bass line, you’re alive and ready to
paint the night wild.
Verbier winter sports
Verbier is a spectacular theatre suspended
at 1500 metres of altitude. It has 50
restaurants, 20 panoramic terraces and close
to 15 authentic cafes. Verbier has got
everything a great mountain village should
have. Modern structures have been installed
in perfect harmony with the area’s natural
environment.
With 400km of ski-tracks there are numerous
cultural and sport activities available:
Billiards and Video Games
Curling
Ice Climbing
Night Skiing
Indoor Golf
Ice Hockey
Bob-sledding
Swimming
New Slide
Paragliding / Hand Gliding
Ice skating
Snowshoe Trekking
Trekking
Cross-country Skiing
Ski, Snowboard and Telemarking
Squash
Tennis
Volleyball
Dining out
Gastronomically, the region deserves a
voluminous book for all of its regal local
cooking and numerous specialties. Here,
where German, Italian, French and Swiss
culinary traditions meet, was born a wealth
of recipes. If not the finest, these healthy
and tasty dishes still deserve your
attention.
Drinks Prices (approximate) -
Switzerland use the Suisse Franc (CHF)
Large beer or soft drink (coke etc) CHF 4 –
4.50 normal size, Large beer 6
Small beer or soft drink CHF 3.5 – 4.5
Schnapps CHF 5
Gluhwein CHF 3
Red or white wine CHF 3.- 4 per glass, 15
plus for a bottle
Spirits per tot CHF 6 per tot plus the mix
Shopping
In Verbier, the number of shops is as great
as the quality of the products you’ll find
in them. Every day, while the weather is
shining or while its snowing like you’ve
never seen it snow before, Verbier is as
seething in excitement as the day before
Christmas Eve. In order to find presents for
your close friends, or to please yourself,
go zigzagging between artisan’s shops.
Accommodation
Verbier-Skiing.Com has exclusive access
to accommodation in the Venus chalet, which
has a prime location in Verbier – 80m from
the main lift station. The chalet comprises
of the following:
- 4 apartments sleeping 7 people in 3 twin
rooms and 1 single room, with 2 full
bathrooms.
- 1 apartment sleeping 3 people in 1 twin
and one single room, with one full bathroom.
- 1 apartment with fireplace on the top
floor, sleeping 9 people in 4 twin rooms and
1 single room, with 3 full bathrooms.
Each apartment has a kitchen, dining area
and lounge with balcony; TV, DVD, video and
music system.
Meals are prepared in the chalet by the chef
and served by the chalet hostesses. A full
English breakfast is served daily in each
apartment. Five 3 course dinners per week
are prepared and served by the chef and
chalet hostesses, with house wine included.
Sample the Verbier nightlife on two nights
of the week, when you can enjoy dinner at
one of the local restaurants and up the
mountain for a cheese fondue and return by
Ski bob.
Verbier-Skiing.Com can also offer 2, 3 and 4
star hotel accommodation in Verbier.
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