Verbier opens its winter season with the Opening Session on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., on the ski resort of Verbier in the canton of Valais. The ski pass costs CHF 5 for those who come dressed as Saint Nicholas.
Who organises it
The Opening Session is organized by Verbier 4 Vallées. The day supports the Annapurna Association.
How it unfolds
The program for the day runs from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. A Saint Nicholas costume is mandatory to receive the package for CHF 5.
The details of the activities are available on the official event page.
Practical information
- Date – Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Opening hours – from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Location – ski area of Verbier
- Price – ski pass at CHF 5 with Saint Nicholas costume
- Public transport – combined train ticket and package from Geneva, according to the organizer
- Registration – on the official page of the Opening Session
Links
- Official page – Verbier 4 Vallées, Opening Session
- All events in French-speaking Switzerland – Genève Infos Agenda
Sources
- Verbier 4 Vallées, Opening Session 2026, accessed on 12 November 2026
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