Aigle district, Vaud, Switzerland

Places to visit near Verbier

Verbier is a town in Aigle district, Vaud, Switzerland, home to about 2,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 264 places to visit — 204 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 forts & heritage, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 9 churches. The must-see places are Mont Gond (Nendaz) (7 km), Saxon Castle (7 km) and Six Blanc (10 km).

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Verbier, Vaud
Verbier, Aigle district, Vaud, Switzerland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Verbier at a glance

Location
Aigle district, Vaud, Switzerland
Population
about 2,000
Coordinates
46.1002° N, 7.2265° E
Places within 50 km
264 (264 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Verbier

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Verbier: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Verbier

211 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Verbier. The closest is Mont Gond (Nendaz) (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Verbier

26 forts & heritage within 100 km of Verbier. The closest is Saxon Castle (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Verbier

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Verbier. The closest is Lac de Lona (30 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Verbier

11 churches within 100 km of Verbier. The closest is Église Saint-Nicolas (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Verbier

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Verbier. The closest is Réserve Naturelle du Vallon de Bérard (37 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Verbier

5 museums within 100 km of Verbier. The closest is The Wine Museum (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Verbier

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 55 km on the road.

  1. Start in Verbier
  2. 10 km Six Blanc · viewpoint, Vaud
  3. 15 km Glacier du Petit Mont Fort · fort, Aigle
  4. 8 km Mont Gond (Nendaz) · viewpoint, Aigle
  5. 4 km Dent de Nendaz · viewpoint, Aigle
  6. 11 km Saxon Castle · heritage site, Aigle
  7. 7 km Back to Verbier

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From travellers near Verbier

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How to reach Verbier

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Verbier by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints204211Mont Gond (Nendaz) (7 km)
    Forts & heritage2126Saxon Castle (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1313Lac de Lona (30 km)
    Churches911Église Saint-Nicolas (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens77Réserve Naturelle du Vallon de Bérard (37 km)
    Museums25The Wine Museum (39 km)
    Waterfalls33Grotte Aux Fées (28 km)
    Treks22Via Alpina Red R103 (43 km)
    Caves22Gouffre Jean-Bernard (entrée V4) (43 km)
    Parks11Happyland (32 km)

    Verbier: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Verbier?

    Mont Gond (Nendaz) (viewpoint, about 7 km), Saxon Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Six Blanc (viewpoint, about 10 km), Dent de Nendaz (viewpoint, about 10 km), Glacier du Petit Mont Fort (fort, about 10 km), Le Métailler (viewpoint, about 13 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Verbier?

    264 places on Spotwander: 204 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 forts & heritage, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 churches, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Verbier?

    Mont Gond (Nendaz), about 7 km by road; Six Blanc (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Verbier?

    Saxon Castle, about 7 km by road; Glacier du Petit Mont Fort (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Verbier?

    Lac de Lona, about 30 km by road; Lac des Autannes (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Verbier?

    Start in Verbier, visit Six Blanc, then Glacier du Petit Mont Fort, then Mont Gond (Nendaz), then Dent de Nendaz, then Saxon Castle, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Verbier?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Verbier

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Verbier’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Verbier on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.