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Ski Schools
There's a wide choice of ski schools in Verbier, and skiers can choose from establishments such as the resorts' official school, La Maison du Sport, the British-run facilities Altitude and the Warren Smith Ski Academy, or places offering specialist instruction such as Powder Extreme. The large amount of reputable ski schools and the hundreds of instructors means plenty of choice for the customer, with the resort being widely known for its high standard of professional tuition.
Children’s' Facilities
The Maison du Sport has a kids club for children aged 3-6, with its own ski area and restaurant, and the programme is very popular and fills up quickly. There is a day care centre in Verbier, Les Schroumpfs (Smurfs), which offers child care for babies as young as 3 months ages day and children under 7. Les Elfes is an activity centre running lessons for 8 year olds and older and evening entertainment. Babysitting services can be found throughout the resort - contact the Tourist Office for details.
Town Facilities
The resort is home to 3 medical facilities with English speaking doctors, and several convenient chemists are located in town. There are several banks here, a post office and a Tourist Office, all of which offer currency exchange. A free bus service runs round the resort every 10 minutes, and is in operation 7 days a week.
Shopping
Verbier is home to a wide selection of sporting-goods stores, with 14 ski shops stocking plenty of modern high-tech clothing and equipment. There are places selling designer clothing, jewellery, glass, leather, gift and souvenir shops, as well as local butchers, bakeries and delis, and 3 supermarkets for self-catering needs. Most shops are open every day and close for lunch.
Restaurants
In total Verbier offers 55 restaurants and cafes, serving everything from traditional Swiss and French specialities to fast food. With 18 mountain restaurants in the resort, there are plenty of places to stop and refuel whilst enjoying the stunning mountain views.
Après-ski
A renowned party hotspot, Verbier buzzes with life and offers a stylish après-ski scene, the best in the Swiss Alps. There are 12 bars and clubs to choose from, ranging from young and funky to sleek and sophisticated, and the late-night partying continues until 4am. Weekends can be busy, and drink prices in Verbier can be high.
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