La Tzoumaz Luxury Chalets

The size of La Tzoumaz makes it very walkable. There’s a free shuttle bus that takes you to the gondolas. If you want to get over to Verbier, you can reach it via two lifts in under 20 minutes.

Travelling by car

La Tzoumaz is very accessible by car. While you won’t have much use for it in the resort, it’s a good option to have a car if you want to visit other resorts and nearby day trip spots. If you don’t want to drive from home, you can get a car hire at reasonable prices from Geneva airport. For chalets without parking, there are two sheltered parking options in different locations.

Travelling by train

The closest train station to La Tzoumaz is Riddes. From there it takes around 45 minutes to take the cable car and the bus into the resort. You can also make the most of the direct train between Geneva and Sion. It’s 30km from La Tzoumaz and you can make the rest of the way by transfer or bus.

Airports

Geneva (GVA) – 158km
By car – 1 hour 40 minutes
By train– 2 hours 30 minutes

Sion (SIR) Airport – 30km
By car – 26 minutes
By train– 25 minutes

Bern (BRN) – 156km
By car – 1 hour 45 minutes
By train – 3 hours 20 minutes

Zurich (ZRH) – 290km
By car – 2 hours 50 minutes
By train– 4 hours

Private transfer

Make getting to La Tzoumaz simple by booking a shuttle or private vehicle to pick you up from the airport and drop you at the door. With everything from minibuses to limousines, you can arrive at the resort relaxed and in style.

If you’re looking for late nights and raucous parties, you’re better off basing yourself over in Verbier. But if you want a place to relax and mingle after a day on the slopes, La Tzoumaz has several pubs and bars for a cosy drink and conversation.

Kickstart your apres ski in Verbier. If you don’t have a designated driver, make sure you get back over to La Tzoumaz before the lifts close.

•          You’ll hear the Mont Fort Pubbefore you see it, with pumping music coming from its large sunny terrace.
•          Find ultimate 60s kitsch in the Offshore Café. The surf shack-themed spot has quirky décor and a pink VW beetle.
•          Le Rougehosts glamorous apres ski parties every day on the panoramic terrace.

While you won’t find any clubs in La Tzoumaz, there are a few places for you to knock back a couple of drinks before bedtime.

•          Step straight off the slopes and into Buvette des Etablons. This friendly outdoor spot is great for enjoying a hot wine or a cocktail in the sunshine.
•          Graze a charcuterie board with regional wines and beers at T-Bar. This casual but stylish bar has a great atmosphere throughout the evening.
•          At Bar le Blanc you get four venues in one! Start with an al fresco drink on the terrace and follow it up with a grown-up tipple at the cocktail bar. When you’re ready, head down for dinner, then dance the night away at the pub.

If you consider yourself a confident intermediate, the 4 Vallees lift pass is your key to exploring this immense ski area. It’s well connected by some of the best lifts in Switzerland, making getting around seamless. Staying in La Tzoumaz gives you the advantage of skipping the Medran station, often backed up with people leaving Verbier for the day.

The ski area

Within La Tzoumaz, you have access to 54km of piste. But the real attraction is its easy access to the 4 Vallees. The 4 Vallees is one of the world’s top 5 largest lift-linked ski areas, with 410km of marked piste to explore.

There are 4 main ski areas to access from La Tzoumaz:

•          La Tzoumaz/ Savoleyres offer some of the best skiing for families and beginners in the whole of the 4 Vallees. This means you have easy access to gentle slopes and the comfort of getting home quickly when you’re tired. More confident skiers will find some fun options for tree skiing on their way home.
•          Verbier is well connected to the rest of the 4 Vallees, with lots of highspeed lifts to drop you at long cruisy slopes. There’s something for every ability here, so it’s a great option for newer skiers who are ready to push themselves or for confident skiers looking for a warmup.
•          Mont Fort/ 4 Valleys is the best option if you’re looking for challenging terrain. The top of Mont Fort has incredible views of the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc.
•          Bruson is a good choice on bad weather days. Beginners and intermediates will find plenty to do while enjoying shelter from the elements. There’s also some fun off-piste around here.

Boarders

Most boarders flock to the Bruson area. The endless off-piste potential is well suited to snowboarding with heaps of bowls and forests for some tree weaving. Beginners can master their turns on the wide, gentle slopes back in La Tzoumaz.

Beginners also have their own nursery area at Les Esserts. Peaking at 3,300m, Mont Fort offers the most challenges in the 4 Vallees, whether you’re after a technical black or hair-raising freeriding. Freestylers can check out the park at Thyon. it’s organised by ability, with a giant airbag and boarder cross run. If you’d rather watch the action unfold, relax at the bar at the bottom which always has great music.

Beginners

La Tzoumaz is the ideal location for mixed groups. With most challenges further afield, more advanced skiers can drop off the beginners safe in the knowledge they’ll have a great time on the quiet and gentle slopes. Once you’ve mastered your snow plough, put your skills to the test with the easy trails down from Croix de Coeur.

Our recommended ski schools:

•          Swiss Ski Schoolare established across Switzerland and have been running since 1932. They have excellent instructors and give your children access to the Swiss Snow Kids Village.
•          Ecole de Suisse de Skiwill help you become the best you can be at skiing, snowboarding, and telemarking. They offer group lessons from 3-18 years old and private lessons for adults.
•          Tzoum Evasion are a small local ski school. They offer group and private lessons for a variety of ages and disciplines.

Intermediates

The 4 Vallees is an intermediate’s dream. With 35 blues and 39 reds, there’s more than enough to keep you entertained. Spend an hour finding your snow feet again on the easy reds in La Tzoumaz, then head over to Bruson and start building your confidence.

When you’re ready to ramp up the challenge, spend a day in Veysonnaz. There’s a fantastic choice of reds and fabulous views across the valley. Very confident intermediates will enjoy the reds, and perhaps even some of the blacks, around Mont Fort.

Advanced

Expert skiers will find the most thrills at Mont Fort. The terrain is tricker with lots of challenging blacks and descents from the summit. Take the jaw-clenching black run from here, complete with moguls, views of Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn, and a 15km descent down to the fall line. See all the way to Sion as you race down the Piste de L’ors, a wide run with lots of open bends for racing.

You’ll also find incredible off-piste opportunities in Mont Fort, with the whole 4 Vallees area being home to some of the world’s most accessible backcountry. Cruise through the treeline in Bruson or hire a guide and tackle the iconic Stairway to Heaven.

Thanks to its North facing slopes, La Tzoumaz holds its snow well throughout the year. This is the place to be on a powder day, with fewer tracks than its more popular neighbours. This area clings to the snow well into the spring, forming opportunities for a long winter season. If you’re feeling chilly, head next door to Savoleyres to feel the sun on your face.

December
Christmas is a glorious time in La Tzoumaz, with midnight mass, mulled wine, and visits from Santa Claus all taking place around the main square.
Average snowfall: 13cm
Snow days: 2

January
Bring in the new year with a huge firework display. Or come later in the month for great snow conditions and quieter slopes.
Average snowfall: 38cm
Snow days: 2

February
There are lots of family-friendly activities taking place over the half-term week, including movie nights, fire shows, and carnivals. Expect the area to be busy with different school holidays taking place.
Average snowfall: 15cm
Snow days: 2

March/ April
Longer days and warmer temperatures mean extra time at apres in Verbier. The snow often holds well for a smooth ride home. Easter activities include mass at the chapel and an afternoon egg hunt.
Average snowfall: 33cm
Snow days: 3