The Alps After the Snow

The Alps do not lose any of their majesty when theor lessons in an outdoor paddock. This is a great way
snow is gone and there is much more to Verbierto enjoy the alpine views. With an 18-hole approach
than just wintersports. There are over 400and an 18-hole par 70 golf course, there is plenty of
kilometres of well-tended footpaths, allowing visitorsopportunity for golfing enthusiasts to indulge their
to explore the mountains in summertime. Difficultypassion.
varies with the path you choose, so be sure toHave some fun in the tree tops; this is a great one
select the right one, then all you need worry about isfor kids and the young at heart. Ropes are built into
taking in the stunning view. Climbers of all levels willthe trees at Médran offering you the chance
find a route to challenge them, enhanced by beautifulto scramble along monkey-style. An annual music
views of the Rhône Valley. The Pierre Avoiextravaganza staged by Verbier Festival and
sector has a number of routes and a dramaticAcademy. This is your chance to experience an
setting, while the Val de Bagnes sector - a favouriteinnovative celebration of young artistic talent as
schooling ground - boasts the pretty villages of LeFest'off stages daily free concerts and performances
Bourrot, Le Tsè des Barmes, Les Boutzes duaround Verbier. Expect an eclectic mix, as the festival
Pleureur and Les Minis Boutzesaims to showcase the talent of a wide range of
Adrenaline-junkies can make their way down steepmusicians. Bring on the jazz, the classical and the folk,
mountain riverbeds, walking and swimming their wayand for a natural twist, enjoy it outdoors, as Fest'off
through rock pools and abseiling down mountainsides.organises cultural walks for the more energetic. The
Take guided treks into the mountains on horsebackhills really are alive with the sound of music!