🚡 Verbier Winter Lift Openings – 2025/26
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 2025/2026 lift opening dates, hours, and routes — updated annually.
Quick Look Table
| Lift / Route | Opening Dates | Days Open | Hours | Notes |
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| Le Châble → Verbier | All year (Closed: 28 Apr–28 May, 27–31 Oct, 3–7 Nov) |
Daily | 05:10 – 23:55 | – |
| Verbier → Les Ruinettes | 30 Nov 2025 – 20 Apr 2026 | Daily | 08:30 – 16:30 | – |
| Les Ruinettes → La Chaux | 30 Nov 2025 – 20 Apr 2026 | Daily | 08:45 – 16:15 | – |
| La Chaux → Col des Gentianes → Mont Fort | 30 Nov 2025 – 20 Apr 2026 | Daily | La Chaux → Gentianes: 08:45–15:45 Gentianes → Mont Fort: 09:00–15:30 Mont Fort → Gentianes: 09:30–16:00 Gentianes → La Chaux: 09:15–16:15 |
Every 30 min ⚠️ Closed in bad weather |
| Siviez → Tortin → Col des Gentianes | 30 Nov 2025 – 20 Apr 2026 | Daily | Siviez → Tortin: 08:30–16:30 Tortin → Gentianes: 08:45–15:45 Gentianes → Tortin: 09:15–16:15 |
Every 30 min ⚠️ Closed in bad weather |
| Verbier → Savoleyres → La Tzoumaz | 21 Dec 2025 – 06 Apr 2026 | Daily | Verbier ↔ Savoleyres: 08:45–17:00 Tzoumaz ↔ Savoleyres: 08:45–17:00 |
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Le Châble → Verbier
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Runs nearly all year, with maintenance closures on:
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28 Apr – 28 May 2025
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27 – 31 October 2025
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3 – 7 November 2025
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Operating hours: 05:10 – 23:55 daily
Verbier → Les Ruinettes
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Open: 30 November 2025 – 20 April 2026
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Hours: 08:30 – 16:30
Les Ruinettes → La Chaux
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Open: 30 November 2025 – 20 April 2026
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Hours: 08:45 – 16:15
La Chaux → Col des Gentianes → Mont Fort
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Open: 30 November 2025 – 20 April 2026
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Uphill:
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La Chaux → Gentianes: 08:45 – 15:45
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Gentianes → Mont Fort: 09:00 – 15:30
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Downhill:
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Mont Fort → Gentianes: 09:30 – 16:00
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Gentianes → La Chaux: 09:15 – 16:15
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⚠️ Runs every 30 minutes and may close in bad weather
Siviez → Tortin → Col des Gentianes
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Open: 30 November 2025 – 20 April 2026
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Siviez → Tortin: 08:30 – 16:30
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Tortin → Gentianes: 08:45 – 15:45
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Gentianes → Tortin: 09:15 – 16:15
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⚠️ May close in bad weather
Le Châble → Bruson and Moay → La Pasay
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Open: 21 December 2025 – 23 March 2026
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Le Châble → Mayens de Bruson: 08:00 – 17:00
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Moay → La Pasay: 08:15 – 16:30
Verbier → Savoleyres → La Tzoumaz
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Open: 21 December 2025 – 06 April 2026
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Verbier ↔ Savoleyres: 08:45 – 17:00
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La Tzoumaz ↔ Savoleyres: 08:45 – 17:00
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 2025
- 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, 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.
