Explore Year-Round Possibilities in the Swiss Alps

Golf with a view. Refine your swing at 5000 feet.

In Verbier, you can play on two golf courses, open from June to November. Accessible to golfers of all ages, the two golf courses complement each other and provide all the thrills expected by the little white ball aficionados.

Les Esserts: a unique, 18–hole (par 69) terraced course distinguished by its magnificent panorama view, overlooking the Combins and Mont–Blanc ranges, and its tactical requirements. Here, streams and natural obstacles enhance the joys of the game, as does its infrastructure enabling golf carts to drive around the course. Les Moulins is an 18–hole Pitch & Putt (par 54). Located in the center of Verbier, Les Moulins provides an opportunity for beginners to familiarize themselves with the sport while offering experienced players an effective exercise for the development and control of the game.

Every year in September, the Verbier Pro Am by W Verbier welcomes professional golfers and amateurs for an exceptional day. This is a very unique opportunity for the participants to share their passion and to interact with celebrities of the sport.

The Facilities

Just a few minutes from W Verbier, the Verbier Golf Club offers an alternative set of challenges with a stunning Mountain vista.

Number Of Holes: 18

Par: 69

Caddies: No

Golf Carts: Yes

Driving Range: Yes

Lessons: Yes

Preferred Green Fees: No

Preferred Tee Times: No

Pro Shop: Yes

For further information or to reserve a tee-off time, please contact our Whatever/Whenever Team +41 27 472 8888 or ww.verbier@whotels.com

With 28 marked cross-country itineraries and infinite terrain, Verbier and Val de Bagnes offer some of the best hiking trails in Switzerland for all fitness levels. Get out and discover the natural surroundings, take in unbelievable views of green valleys, and breathe it all in. The air is fresh way up here.

Get in touch with the Whatever/Whenever team for insider guidance on picnic hot-spots for picnics and awe-inspiring vistas.

Kick off the day with a sunrise run across the mountains. Take a break from the day with a panoramic route. Watch the sun set as you descend a mountain peak. Endless possibilities for any level, whether beginner, experienced or expert. Choose your pace.

There are many routes and options to explore. From pavement to mountain-trail, downhill to flat and uphill, high-altitude running in Verbier will be a refreshing way to explore the surrounding and get ready for whatever comes next.

Take to the open skies on a paraglider solo or tandem. 

Thrill your senses, infuse your mind with pure adrenaline and escape your routine point of view with a paragliding flight in the Swiss Alps. 

The view is better from all the way up the mountains. Enjoy the experience and buckle up for a tandem flight, come for the weekend or try out a certification program. 

Paragliding is as accessible as it is intoxicating. Throughout the Summer, the grassy take-off slopes are covered with colourful wings. In Winter, take off with your skis on and admire the spectacular views over the snowy Alps. 

Fly High Package: 

The view is better from all the way up high. 

From June to September take in some air time with a paraglide flight or two and indulge in everything W Verbier has to offer. 

Breakfast is included too.

Need For Speed?

Whether you’re up for e-biking, road biking, MTB/mountain biking, cross-country or “Downhill” riding in the Verbier bike park – with 500 km of mountain bike trails and endless roads, there are so many options to explore. Discover the region of Valais up close and enjoy an exceptional landscape. Exhilarating high-speed descents await thrill-seeking mountain enthusiasts, extraordinary climbs to defeat for the endurance riders. With starting point from Verbier, let the wheels decide where to go.
Saddle up. Prep your bike and park it after an adrenaline-charged day outdoors. As a bike-friendly hotel in Verbier, the W Mountain Concierge has everything you need to repair, style or shine your bike. Whatever you need, we’ll take care of it. No problem.

Get Ready to Ride

Discover the prime spots in Verbier with 10% off our best available rates incl. breakfast. Prep, style and park your bike with the W Mountain Concierge after an exhilarating day outdoors. Post-riding, recharge. Escape to AWAY® Spa with 15% off treatments. Offer includes daily access to Verbier Bike Park.

THE NATURAL BEAUTIES SO CLOSE

THE DAMS (MAUVOISIN & LES TOULES

Discover the striking panoramas of these spectacular sites. Explore the hiking trails around Les Toules, a stunning reservoir in Bourg-Saint-Pierre. Or go higher. The dam surrounding Lac de Mauvoisin is above 1800 meters in altitude, which makes it the eighth highest dam in the world. Distance from Verbier: 22 km

DURNAND GORGES (BOVERNIER)

Considered among the ten most beautiful deep valleys between tall slabs of steep rocks in Europe, the Durnand Gorges extend for about one kilometer on a bucolic trail over footbridges and wooden steps above the crashing torrentbelow. The path climbs 200 meters via 330 steps and offers a magnificent natural spectacle. Distance from Verbier: 21 km

THE ALPINE BOTANICAL GARDEN (CHAMPEX)

Get some air. Way up at 1500 meters in altitude, The Alpine Botanical Garden features unbelievable panoramas of the Champex lake and the snowcapped peaks of Les Combins. Uncover 4000 species of plants that bloom on more than 6000 sq.m. of garden grounds. Distance from Verbier: 32 km

CULTURE IS EVERYWHERE

Verbier 3-D Sculpture Park: Art in the park. At an altitude of 2300 meters between La Chaux and Les Ruinettes, the works created by international artists are exhibited. Accessible throughout the year, the Verbier 3-D Sculpture Park creates a space where art and ecology meet the mountain

Gianadda Foundation Museum (Martigny): Get local. For a culture fix, the Gianadda Foundation Museum has findings dating back to the Gallo-Roman era, classic cars built between 1897 and 1939, world famous art exhibitions and concerts, and an amazing collection of sculptures by renowned artists of the 20th century. Distance from Verbier: 26 km

Grand St. Bernard Hospice: Way up at 2469 meters altitude. Hike to The Great St-Bernard Hospice, a hostel operated by monks on the Great St-Bernard pass in the stunning Valais Alps. Here, where the St-Bernard dog breed originates from a spectacular mountain panorama unfold. Distance from Verbier: 45 km

THE CASTLES OF SION (VALÈRE & TOURBILLON):

The town of Sion is dominated by the famous hills of Valeria and Tourbillon. The cathedral of Valeria is a harmonious mixture of the Romanesque and Gothic styles. The 13th century summer residence of the bishops of Sion on Tourbillon was destroyed by fire in 1788 and is now in ruins. The All-Saints-Chapel is located between the two hills, with the medieval old town below. Distance from Verbier: 55 km

LOCAL FLAVORS

A Garden of Eden: Blessed with a mild climate and exceptional sun exposure, the region of Valais produces fruits and vegetables with unique flavors. In Spring, gourmets are delighted with asparagus, closely followed by a harvest of fresh and fragrant strawberries. In Summer, foodies find their pleasure in sun kissed fruits such as apricots, crisp apples, cherries, juicy tomatoes, raspberries, currants and more. With the Fall come pears, prunes, mushrooms, and roasted chestnuts, used for the preparation of a traditional "brisolée".

Valasian Wine: Valais is the largest wine producing region in Switzerland. More than 50 varieties are cultivated at an altitude of 450 to 800 meters benefiting from a formidable range of soil types, microclimates and perfect sun exposure. A large number of Valais wines benefit from perfect growing conditions, such as Fendant, Petite Arvine, Heida, Dôle, and Cornalin, among many others.

Bagnes Cheese: Cheese is one of the exceptional products of Switzerland and cheese specialties from the Valais are among the most popular ones. This includes the famous Bagnes AOP Raclette or its variations: goat or sheep raclette. In Winter (or even Summer!), enjoy a convivial meal around a fondue, or treat yourself with gourmet cheese toasts. Learn all the secrets of cheese made in Bagnes during a visit to one of the valley dairies.

Strut your stuff. That’s why we’ve made our mark as the hottest spot to stay right in the center of style, Verbier’s Place Blanche. Here, you can shop all day in a modern, glamorous complex right below the slopes. Amplify your style with something new from the sports department where exclusive boutiques of every kind stretch over 1,000 m², all under one roof.

Place Blanche

Home to the Mountain Air flagship store, sports enthusiasts can dive into the latest and the greatest in terms of sports attire and gear.

For the fashionable crowd on the lookout for designer accessories and the latest everyday trends, swing by the designer shop right next door to the W Verbier.

Place Centrale

Surrounded by sports shops and retail brands, the area around Place Centrale has something to offer any shopper searching high-quality gear and wear to hit the slopes and trails, a good night out, or a casual dinner with friends. Swiss and mountain inspired interior shops are in the center of town. Beautiful wooden trays, handmade mountain cushions, and fur blankets are just the beginning. Definitely worth a visit.