When you think of skiing in the 4 Vallées, Verbier is usually the first name that comes to mind. Yet staying in La Tzoumaz — linked to Verbier by gondola — offers several advantages that few visitors anticipate before their stay.
1. The Same Ski Domain, Family-Friendly, No Queues
La Tzoumaz gives you direct access to the 4 Vallées, Switzerland’s largest ski area, with 410 km of pistes. You board the gondola right away, with no queuing, your gear already in hand: La Tzoumaz Lodge’s ski locker sits at the base of the gondola. A real advantage for families with children, between runs or a break at the ice rink — La Tzoumaz is also home to Western Switzerland’s longest sledge run (10 km).
2. North-Facing Slopes, Better Snow.
Unlike Verbier, which faces south, La Tzoumaz sits on a north-facing slope — meaning the snow holds better and lasts longer, especially late in the season (March-April).
3. A Brand-New Link to Verbier
The connection between La Tzoumaz/Savoleyres and Verbier has just been modernised: the new Télémixte, combining 10-seat cabins and 6-seat chairs with cutting-edge technology, came into service this season on the Planards–Savoleyres section, with full deployment planned for this winter’s opening. The result: faster, more comfortable rides, and even easier access to the slopes.
4. Culture and Fine Dining, Close By
La Tzoumaz is also an excellent base for exploring the region. Martigny and its Fondation Gianadda are a short half-hour away, as is Sion, with its old town, museums, the Valere Basilica, lively market, and wine bars — not to mention the table of Gilles Varrone, a two-Michelin-starred chef. For a change of scenery, other Valais resorts are easily reached, with Zermatt within range for a full day out.
5. Easy Access, Summer and Winter Alike
In summer, the Croix-de-Cœur road connects La Tzoumaz to Verbier in a 30-minute drive, along one of the region’s most scenic mountain routes.
And Finally, Our Best-Kept Secret.
We’ll let you be the judge of the snow and the slopes — but on one point we won’t compromise: the La Tzoumaz Tourist Office team is, very officially in our opinion, the friendliest and most efficient in all of Valais. One more good reason to come and visit.
Conclusion
Staying at La Tzoumaz Lodge means enjoying the full 4 Vallées experience — in a peaceful, family-friendly setting, with the best late-season snow, a brand-new link to Verbier, and easy access to the finest cultural and culinary addresses in Valais.