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- Verbier
Verbier
Verbier is a picturesque Swiss ski resort nestled on a vast
plateau almost 5,000 ft (1,524m) above the valley floor and
surrounded by majestic snow-covered mountains. Verbier lies at the
heart of Les Quatres Vallées (Four Valleys) and is the holiday hub
of this extensive ski area. A sophisticated network of cable cars
and gondolas connect all the holiday resorts in the region and
provide access to 253 miles (410km) of marked pistes. Verbier is
the primary ski resort of French-speaking Switzerland, attracting
advanced skiers and snowboarders to its demanding slopes and
unlimited off-piste opportunities.
Although quaint in appearance, a holiday at the Verbier resort
offers all the modern comforts and facilities of a major resort,
with some of the finest cuisine in the region and a raucous
nightlife combining English-style pubs and French cafés. Much of
Verbier closes down over the summer but despite this it can also be
a great summer destination with magnificent scenery, good weather
and wonderful walks; during this time it is popular with
paragliders and mountain bikers.
Information & Facts
Language
The three official languages are Swiss German, French and
Italian. A few people speak Romansch, but this is confined to the
southeastern corner of the country. Most people know at least three
languages, including English.
Money
The official currency is the Swiss franc (CHF) divided into 100
rappen (German) or centimes (French). Although not part of the EU
many prices are nonetheless indicated in Euros and some merchants
may accept Euros. Visa, MasterCard and American Express are widely
accepted and ATMs are widespread; many are equipped with the Cirrus
or Maestro system. Banks offer the best exchange rates for
travellers cheques and foreign currency, but it is also possible to
exchange money at major hotels, main train stations and airports.
Banks are open Monday to Friday.
Time
Local time in Switzerland is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between March and
October).