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Other activities - Verbier - Switzerland

Verbier is very much a town in its own right rather than just a hang-out for ski buffs, so should you take a day off the slopes, there is plenty to do.

For active types there is ice climbing, paragliding, nine different snowshoeing itineraries, and two 10km tobogganing runs. The sports centre provides all the usual distractions, including swimming, skating, squash and a climbing wall.

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Five to try

  • Visit one of the museums dedicated to the culture of the Val de Bagnes
  • Wine tasting of the produce of the Rhone valley
  • Pamper yourself in one of the beauty and massage spas for the afternoon
  • Go ice-skating at the Rue de Centre Sportif
  • For an adrenalin rush, try paragliding with the Centre Parapente Verbier

Shopping

  • If you're looking for something that has everything, Aux Galleries is a fantastically useful shop, selling a huge range of goods including UK newspapers, postcards, cigarettes and stationery
  • Delicious cakes and pastries sound tempting? Head to Boulangerie-Michellod
  • If you fancy picnicking on the piste, try Chaumiere for their empting selection of deli goods, cheese and wine
  • Macbirtch is the place for you if you can afford to splash the cash
  • Looking to update your board or get some new kegs? 'Hardcore' is located on Rue de la Poste