🚡 Verbier Winter Lift Openings – 2026/27
From early December to late April, the Verbier ski lift system connects skiers and snowboarders to one of the world’s top alpine resorts. Limited weekend openings at Lac des Vaux often begin as early as late October, depending on snowfall. Below is your complete guide to the winter 2026/2027 lift opening dates, hours, and routes — updated annually.
Quick Look Table
| Lift / Route | Opening Dates | Days Open | Hours (Conservative) |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Châble → Verbier | All year (Closed: 2–6 Nov 2026, 26 Apr–23 May 2027) |
Daily | 05:10 – 23:55 | Public transport lift |
| Verbier → Les Ruinettes | 31 Oct 2026 – 25 Apr 2027 | Daily* | 08:45 – 16:15 | *Weekends only in November if conditions allow. Closing extends to 16:30 from 13 Feb 2027. |
| Les Ruinettes → La Chaux | 5 Dec 2026 – 25 Apr 2027 | Daily* | 09:00 – 16:15 | *Snow conditions permitting. Closing extends to 16:30 from 13 Feb 2027. |
| La Chaux → Col des Gentianes → Mont Fort | 12 Dec 2026 – 18 Apr 2027 | Daily* | Jumbo (La Chaux → Gentianes): 09:05 – 15:30 Mont Fort: 09:15 – 15:30 |
*Weather dependent. From 13 Feb: Jumbo closes at 16:00 and Mont Fort at 15:45. |
| Siviez → Tortin → Col des Gentianes | 12 Dec 2026 – 18 Apr 2027 | Daily* | 09:00 – 15:30 | *Weather dependent. Tortin–Gentianes closes at 16:00 from 13 Feb 2027. |
| Verbier → Savoleyres → La Tzoumaz | 5 Dec 2026 – 11 Apr 2027 | Daily* | 08:45 – 16:15 | *Snow conditions permitting. Esserts–Planards–Savoleyres opening depends on construction progress. Closing extends to 16:30 from 13 Feb 2027. |
Le Châble → Verbier
- Runs nearly all year, with maintenance closures on:
- 2 – 6 November 2026
- 26 Apr – 23 May 2027
- Operating hours: 05:10 – 23:55 daily
Verbier → Les Ruinettes
- Open: 31 October 2026 – 25 April 2027
- Hours: 08:45 – 16:15 (until 12 February 2027), 08:45 – 16:30 (from 13 February 2027)
- Note: Weekends only in November, weather and snow conditions permitting.
Les Ruinettes → La Chaux
- Open: 5 December 2026 – 25 April 2027
- Hours: 09:00 – 16:15 (until 12 February 2027), 09:00 – 16:30 (from 13 February 2027)
- Note: Snow conditions permitting.
La Chaux → Col des Gentianes → Mont Fort
- Open: 12 December 2026 – 18 April 2027
- Uphill:
- La Chaux → Gentianes: 09:05 – 15:30 (until 12 February), 09:05 – 16:00 (from 13 February)
- Gentianes → Mont Fort: 09:15 – 15:30 (until 12 February), 09:15 – 15:45 (from 13 February)
- Downhill:
- Mont Fort → Gentianes: Separate downhill hours not specified
- Gentianes → La Chaux: Separate downhill hours not specified
- ⚠️ Weather and snow conditions permitting. Check the official lift bulletin for current operations.
Siviez → Tortin → Col des Gentianes
- Open: 12 December 2026 – 18 April 2027
- Siviez → Tortin: Hours not specified in the PDF
- Tortin → Gentianes: 09:00 – 15:30 (until 12 February), 09:00 – 16:00 (from 13 February)
- Gentianes → Tortin: Separate downhill hours not specified in the PDF
- ⚠️ May close due to bad weather or poor snow conditions
Le Châble → Bruson and Moay → La Pasay
- Open: 12 December 2026 – 4 April 2027
- Le Châble → Mayens de Bruson: 08:45 – 16:45 (until 12 February), 08:45 – 17:00 (from 13 February)
- Moay → La Pasay:
- Moay: 08:45 – 16:30 (until 12 February), 08:45 – 16:45 (from 13 February)
- La Pasay: 09:00 – 16:15 (until 12 February), 09:00 – 16:30 (from 13 February)
- ⚠️ Opening depends on snow conditions.
Verbier → Savoleyres → La Tzoumaz
- Open: 5 December 2026 – 11 April 2027
- Verbier ↔ Savoleyres: 08:45 – 16:15 (until 12 February), 08:45 – 16:30 (from 13 February)
- La Tzoumaz ↔ Savoleyres: 08:45 – 16:15 (until 12 February), 08:45 – 16:30 (from 13 February)
- ⚠️ Opening depends on snow conditions. The Verbier–Savoleyres lift opening also depends on construction progress.
When Does the Verbier Winter Ski Season Start?
The winter season in Verbier usually kicks off in late October or early November, with weekend-only openings at Lac des Vaux. Full daily operations across the ski area typically begin in late November or early December, depending on snowfall. Opening dates are confirmed annually at the end of October—check back then for the latest updates.
❄️ Key Takeaways for Skiers & Snowboarders
- Most main lifts open from 30 November
- Savoleyres–La Tzoumaz opens slightly later: 21 December
- Connections to Mont Fort and Col des Gentianes are weather dependent
- Le Châble ↔ Verbier runs year-round and long hours, ideal for flexible arrival and departure days
⚠️ Operational Notes
Opening dates and hours are subject to change. In case of bad weather or strong winds, certain lifts may close or run reduced hours without notice.
Early-season weekend openings at Lac des Vaux are typically confirmed in late October, depending on snowfall.
