Tree Skiing in Verbier - The Poor Visibility Guide

Whilst Verbier has loads to offer all skier abilities when the sun is out where do you go when the snow is falling and visibility is poor?

We outline the best areas for good off-piste skiers to head for when the weather closes in. These are the 'tucked-out-of-the-way' powder stashes which offer some of the best tree-skiing in the Alps (for when the visibility is poor).

Bruson

Only recently opened up getting over to Bruson involves a download from Verbier to the valley floor at Le Chable. From here a lift takes you up the other side of the valley to arrive at Bruson. The ski area is tiny on piste and the area can be skied out in half a day. However, once you get off piste into the many choices of lines through the trees you can be kept busy for days on end. Bruson has always been a well-kept secret by the locals and for good reason. Even after a heavy snowfall you can be putting in new tracks for days afterwards.

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The first bit of tree skiing to be done in Bruson is actually on an itinerary route. Catch the Pasay chairlift up to the top and then head down, skiers' right. The run is marked by yellow poles so you shouldn't get lost. It is a good introduction to tree skiing but this area can't be compared to the Canadian Trees which are found skiers' left after you get off the Pasay lift.

Further over skiers' left is the Tsai area (accessed by the T-bar Grande Tsai). Head away from the resort at the top of here and drop down to the left. This bit of skiing makes up for a long run through the trees. Being the steepest of the three areas in Bruson you must be confident with your standard of tree skiing. Be careful not to head too far down, head skier left once the trees get thicker, a traverse track should make this easier. Any skiing below this is strictly prohibited as it is a nature reserve.

Savoleyres – Moomin Forest

From Verbier take the Savoleyres bubble, at the top follow the ridge down along the blue run, Taillay. When you reach Croix de Coier, a hexagon restaurant, traverse around the mountain Verbier side to the top of the trees. This makes for good fun skiing right down into Verbier resort.

Savoleyres Trees

From the same restaurant you can head down the Tzoumaz side to ski these mellow trees alongside the Taillay blue. Easy to lap loads of times thanks to the Taillay chair. Skiing here makes for an easy day when the clouds roll in.