Climbing in Verbier
There are lots of mountaineering and rockclimbing possibilities based out of Verbier for all levels of expertise, not to mention the nearby mountain ranges of Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn.
This section describes summer and winter climbing on all types of terrain and all the climbing disciplines: rock climbing, via ferrata, alpine routes, ice climbing, ice gully climbing, mixed climbing, ski mountaineering - you name it.
The major summits in the region are the Grand Combin and the Petit Combin which can be hiked or skied.
Verbier is on the Haute Route, which runs from Chamonix to Zermatt and can also be hiked or skied. Starting from Verbier it is a 4-5 day trip to Zermatt. Add a couple more days for a Chamonix start. There is also a longer Walker's Haute Route which avoids the glaciers.
We've also included sections on Hiring a Mountain Guide, Mountaineering Training Courses, Safety in the Mountains, nearby Mountain Huts, and the Weather.Rock
Via Ferrata
Rockclimbing
- Rock Crags
- Multi-pitch Rock Routes
CanyoningSnow
Mountaineering
- Snow Routes
- Mixed Routes
- Ski MountaineeringIce
Ice Climbing
- Waterfall Ice
- Ice GulliesTraining in Verbier for Nearby Mountains
Verbier is only one hour's drive from Chamonix Mont Blanc, the mountaineering capital of the world. Go 2-3 hours in the other direction and you arrive in Zermatt's mountain range with the famed Matterhorn. Surrounded by these majestic peaks, Verbier is well placed for a climbing holiday.- Mountain GuidesShould I hire a Guide?
- Climbing EquipmentWhat Equipment do I need?
- Where and How?
- Climbing Grade DefinitionsHow hard is it?
- Safety in the MountainsWhat you should know...
- Mountain HutsWhich Hut?
- Weathercoming soon
- History of Alpine Climbing
coming soon - The Lift System
Summer and Winter