Laurent Vaucher the CEO of TeleVerbier has announced its COVID protection policy for the current winter, in line with may European resorts especially Austria. It come in 3 separate points:
1. Clean and Safe
TeleVerbier have obtained the ‘Clean and Safe’ label from Swiss Tourism. This means that are following the industry specific guidelines to make sure sanitisation and social distancing is followed.
2. Restriction free operations
Cableways are classified as public transport so follows the same regulations and buses and trains. This means that currently there is no lift/skier capacity restrictions but you will need to wear a mask in lifts and queues. It is not known yet if buffs or other types of face coverings are acceptable. This situations is caveated by any new measures or restrictions imposed by the governments. Let’s hope it doesn’t change. Click here for more information.
3. Lift pass reimbursement due to COVID restrictions
There will be a pro-rata reimbursement of your pass in the case of new government-imposed isolating measures, such as a quarantine, confinement, resort closure, etc. Click here for more information
What skis are you skiing on?
Black Crows Vertis, Stockli Stormrider DP Pro
How did you end up in Verbier?
Found the place that has everything…and stayed
Best thing you’ve ever done?
Climb Mt Blanc with some military veterans
Top teaching tip?
Don’t clench your toes in your ski boots
Favourite slope in the 4 valleys?
Fontanets
Favourite restaurant?
Chez Dany
Best place for drinks?
Bar Le Croc
If you’re clients need to see or do only one thing while they are in Verbier what would it be according to you?
On a clear evening be the last one to ski down from Les Attelas
Thank you Trevor, have a great season!
What skis are you skiing on?
Piste – Atomic Redster X9
Off-piste – Blizzard Bonafide
How did you end up in Verbier?
Originally came as a tourist for amazing off-piste and came back as a training venue.
Best thing you’ve ever done?
Difficult, In sport I guess, climbing Mount Aspiring, NZ (Matterhorn of the South) and all the Munros in Scotland
Top teaching tip?
Relax, have fun, enjoy and be safety conscious
Favourite slope in the 4 valleys?
I have to go with four! Vallon d’Arbi, Combatseline, Chassoure-Tortin and Savoyleres
Favourite restaurant?
Dahu and Combatseline
Best place for drinks?
Le Rouge and Vinabagnes
If your clients need to see or do only one thing while they are in Verbier, what would it be according to you?
Top of Mont Fort on a clear day for the view and Vallon d’Arbi
Welcome to the team Phil!
What skis are you skiing on?
Volkl racetiger 175
Armada magic J’s 190
How did you end up in Verbier?
I followed the advice of my brother who did some seasons around the alps, he said Verbier was the best out of all the resorts, he was right on the money with that.
What is the best thing you ever done?
The Tour de Sez charity bike ride Guernsey to Amsterdam, very hard but also incredibly rewarding.
Top teaching tip?
Turning is like opening a medicine bottle – push weight through the ski and rotate foot
Favourite slope in the 4 valleys?
Piste de l’ours.
Best restaurant on the mountain according to you?
Chez Dany, amazing spot tucked away in the trees and lovely food.
Best drinks in town?
Farinet aprés ski
What is a must do if you’re in Verbier?
Hike up to Cabane Mont Fort and stay for the night.
Welcome to the team Will!
What skis are you skiing on?
Dynastar Speedzone 14, Black Crows Anima
How did you end up in Verbier?
I joined a ski instructor course here in Verbier, loved it and haven’t left.
Best thing you’ve ever done?
Giving up my life in Netherlands and move to Verbier. My life in the Netherlands was pretty awesome, but I missed something – Mountains.
Top teaching tip
Lets find out on the slopes 😉
Favourite slope in the 4 valleys
I love to ski from Plan-du-Fou into Siviez.
Favourite restaurant
Chez Dany, great view and awesome food.
Best place for drinks
After skiing you go straight to the bar in front of the W Hotel for a start and after that loads of great options.
If you’re clients need to see or do only one thing while they are in Verbier what would it be according to you.
That is without a doubt, paragliding. There are a lot of awesome view points in this ski resort that is just amazing from above and then the paragliding itself is absolutely astonishing.
Welcome Jon to the team!
