{"id":2505,"date":"2024-09-19T11:56:08","date_gmt":"2024-09-19T11:56:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2505"},"modified":"2024-09-19T11:56:09","modified_gmt":"2024-09-19T11:56:09","slug":"five-great-experiences-to-try-in-verbier-this-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/2024\/09\/five-great-experiences-to-try-in-verbier-this-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Great Experiences to try in Verbier this winter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Verbier is one of our favourite ski resorts. With 410km of slopes and 80 ski lifts \u2013 all with a great snow record at altitude \u2013 it has a deserved reputation as one of the best ski destinations in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not just the skiing that makes Verbier such a good choice for a ski trip. In this blog post, we take a look at some of the non-ski activities you can enjoy in this Swiss resort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Mont-Fort viewing platform<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you plan to ski the incredible backcountry that\u2019s accessible from the top of Mont-Fort, or \u2018simply\u2019 the black run back down to Gentianes \u2013 or even if you don\u2019t plan to ski at all \u2013 you have to take the time to visit the viewing platform at the top of Mont-Fort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At an altitude of just over 3300m it delivers an exceptional 360-degree panorama of the entire Alpine mountain range, from Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/verbier-mont-fort.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/verbier-mont-fort-1024x574.png\" alt=\"mont fort viewing platform\" class=\"wp-image-2506\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/verbier-mont-fort-1024x574.png 1024w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/verbier-mont-fort-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/verbier-mont-fort-768x430.png 768w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/verbier-mont-fort-190x106.png 190w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/verbier-mont-fort-60x34.png 60w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/verbier-mont-fort-400x224.png 400w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/verbier-mont-fort.png 1456w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fly at altitude<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After you\u2019ve seen the views, the more adventurous can continue to take in the view (providing they keep their eyes open) by soaring over the Tortin glacier on the Mont 4 Zipline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll reach speeds of up to 130 km\/h, over a distance of 1.4 km and a vertical drop of 383m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Capture.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"507\" height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Capture.png\" alt=\"zipline verbier\" class=\"wp-image-2510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Capture.png 507w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Capture-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Capture-190x135.png 190w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Capture-60x43.png 60w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Capture-400x285.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 507px) 100vw, 507px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sculptures in the snow<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nature and culture go hand in hand in Verbier. The 3-D Sculpture Park is located between Les Ruinettes and La Chaux at an altitude of 2300m and features works of art from international artists throughout its snowy landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accessible all year round, it can be visited in winter on foot, with snowshoes or via dog sled rides. Find out more on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.3-dfoundation.com\/\">their website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/art.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/art-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/art-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/art-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/art-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/art-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/art-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/art-190x143.jpeg 190w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/art-60x45.jpeg 60w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/art-400x300.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Explore Verbier\u2019s history<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s more culture at the outward-looking <a href=\"http:\/\/www.museedebagnes.ch\/\">Bagnes Museum<\/a>. Throughout the year, temporary exhibitions feature regional artists and explore themes specific to the Alpine region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll be transported to the 17th century, with sections of the walls dating as far back as the 13th century. It\u2019s a complete immersion in the history of the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/museum.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/museum.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/museum.png 680w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/museum-268x300.png 268w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/museum-170x190.png 170w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/museum-60x67.png 60w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/museum-300x335.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Take in a movie<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Built in 1956, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cinemaverbier.ch\/\">Verbier Cinema<\/a> is a real family institution. Three generations of the Bujard family have lovingly continued the resort\u2019s cinematic tradition over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The original rococo charm of the 590-seat auditorium has been preserved despite the introduction of cutting-edge technology. The latest movies are shown in their original versions with subtitles or in French, offering a rainy day option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cinema.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cinema.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cinema.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cinema-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cinema-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cinema-190x143.jpg 190w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cinema-60x45.jpg 60w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cinema-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Book your accommodation in Verbier<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like advice on travelling <a href=\"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/verbier\">to Verbier<\/a> this winter, then please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/contact.php\">contact us<\/a>\u00a0on 01822 617761 and we will be delighted to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/verbier.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/verbier.jpg\" alt=\"snow verbier\" class=\"wp-image-900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/verbier.jpg 640w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/verbier-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/verbier-127x190.jpg 127w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/verbier-53x80.jpg 53w, https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/verbier-223x335.jpg 223w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Picture perfect in Verbier<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/2024\/09\/five-great-experiences-to-try-in-verbier-this-winter\/\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/verbier-mont-fort-190x106.png);\" class=\"thumb_crop\">https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/verbier-mont-fort-190x106.png<\/a><p>Verbier is one of our favourite ski resorts. With 410km of slopes and 80 ski lifts \u2013 all with a great snow record at altitude \u2013 it has a deserved reputation as one of the best ski destinations in the &hellip;<\/p>\n<div class=\"read_more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/2024\/09\/five-great-experiences-to-try-in-verbier-this-winter\/\">read more<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2506,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[299],"tags":[300],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2505"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2505"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2505\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2511,"href":"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2505\/revisions\/2511"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2506"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2505"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2505"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chaletline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2505"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}