Easter in Verbier: Your new family tradition

There is something about Easter in Verbier that turns first-time visitors into traditionalists. One year you arrive on a whim, lured by the promise of spring sunshine and a final turn on the piste. The next, it is pencilled into the family calendar in ink.

This is skiing at its most civilised. Mornings begin with wide, open pistes that feel as though they belong to you alone. By lunchtime, terraces are alive with laughter, sunglasses replace goggles, and long, sun-drenched lunches stretch comfortably into the afternoon. Children dart between snowbanks and table legs; parents linger over coffee. The mountains, generous and glittering, do the rest.

This year, recent heavy snowfall has ensured that the season’s finale will be nothing short of exceptional. The landscape has been freshly blanketed from peak to valley floor, promising superb conditions beneath cloudless skies. A bluebird Easter, in other words.

And then there is the question of where to stay.

At Verbier Exclusive, a handpicked collection of family chalets stands ready to host the sort of Easter that children remember long after ski school is forgotten.

Easter weeks are made for picnics. The is soft, viewpoints vast, and the air carries the promise of spring. Your chalet team can arrange a hamper and suggest a sheltered spot where children can play freely while you take in a horizon of white peaks against an impossibly blue sky.

Chalet Chouqui at a glance:

• Sleeps 16+4 | Catered

• Indoor swimming pool

• Outdoor hot tub

• Home cinema

• Hammam & gym

Available for the week of 5th of April

As the snowline rises, winter walking trails through the trees re-emerge. Children delight in spotting animal tracks and the first signs of thaw. Snowshoeing is a gentle way to experience the mountains, one that invites conversation rather than speed.

Chalet Kitsilano at a glance:

• Sleeps 10 | Catered

• Outdoor hot tub

• Fire pit

• Gym

Available for the weeks of 22nd of March, 29th of March and 5th of April.

There is a certain magic to Easter in Switzerland. In Verbier, village chocolatiers fill their windows with glossy eggs and hand-painted confections; in-chalet surprises can be discreetly arranged for younger guests.

Chalet Les Attelas at a glance:

• Sleeps 12 | Catered

• Hot tub

• Sauna

• Hammam

Available for the weeks of 29th of March and 5th of April

With the winter crowds thinning, the vast expanse of the 4 Vallees feels gloriously accessible. Ski peaceful slopes, settle in at a sunny terrace for lunch, or descend into the valley where farmland begins to reappear beneath the snow. Easter marks the moment the mountains open up.

Apartment Silver at a glance:

• Sleeps 8+4 | Catered

• Hot tub

• Shared spa

• Central location

Available for the week of 5th of April

Easter apres ski is arguably some of the best. The town takes on a laid back, convivial atmosphere as daylight hours stretch long and the season comes to a close. Parents can dip in to the energy when suits, and still be home to enjoy a wellness afternoon, an early al fresco dinner, or a glass of something chilled in the hot tub. Children retreat to board games or films after dinner, and long evenings mean extra time together to see out the season.

Chalet Feuillu at a glance:

• Sleeps 6 | Self-catered

• Hot tub

• Sauna

• Pool table

Available for the weeks of 22nd of March, 29th of March and 5th of April.

Recent snowfall has been abundant, transforming the landscape from summit to valley floor. For live updates, the village webcams and forecast offer a reassuring glimpse of what awaits.

Reserve now and let Easter in Verbier become your family’s new favourite tradition.