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La Tzoumaz Ski Holidays

At a glance

  • Cheaper base than Verbier
  • Quiet ski holidays
  • 4 Vallees ski area

Great for

  • Families
  • Pretty resort
  • Big ski area

Ski Holidays in La Tzoumaz

Anywhere that translates to “taking a break” goes down well in our books. But you’re not escaping to any old resort – this one’s connected to one of the greatest ski areas on earth, with Verbier just over the mountain and a gorgeously traditional, relaxed base to call home.

  • Flight Time
  • 1.5 hours
  • From London
  • Nearest Airports
  • Geneva, Zurich
  • Time zone
  • GMT + 1 hour
  • Language
  • German, French, Italian, Romansh
  • Currency
  • Swiss Franc
  • Ski Season
  • Dec - April

La Tzoumaz Stats

Top Altitude
2950m
Bottom Altitude
1500m
Resort Altitude
1500m
Total Piste
55km
Longest Run
Slope Orientation
N S
Vertical Drop
Skiable Vertical
Night Skiing
No
Glacier Skiing

Previously known as Les Mayens des Riddes, La Tzoumaz’s newer name comes from “tzoumer” - traditional Valais lingo for “taking a break”. Which is precisely what it offers – a break from the heaving clubs and bars of neighbouring Verbier, a break from its high priced holidays and a break from a big town atmosphere, in exchange for a quiet Valais village.

But you’re not waving goodbye to incredible skiing. A high speed gondola from the village takes you to the top of Savoleyres in less than 8 minutes for the local 55km of slopes, which are part of the legendary Four Valleys ski area, linked to Verbier, Nendaz, Veysonnaz and Thyon to cover a whopping 410km of pistes.

And what a charming base to explore it from, with traditional and new chalets-builds – tall ones and tiny ones - sprinkled around the small central square with its ice rink.

Though it feels world’s away from Verbier, the legendary ski town (which reportedly has ten times more residents than La T) is just over on the other side of Savoleyres. It’s easy to pop over to experience some of the finest shops, bars and restaurants in the Alps, before heading home via lifts and pistes or a 35-minute drive.

Winter Sports Ratings

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

La Tzoumaz Transfer Times

Geneva International Airport 1h40
Sion Airport 30 mins

The nearest airport to La Tzoumaz is Geneva / Geneve at 150 km or about 1 hour 30 minutes by car

What's the ski area like in La Tzoumaz?

La Tzoumaz , in Verbier, is on the north facing slopes. It has 13 runs, 41km piste and is link to the 4 Vallees.

Which other ski resorts are near to La Tzoumaz?

The nearest ski resorts to La Tzoumaz include Verbier, Nendaz, Veysonnaz.

Ski Area Facts

LocationValais, Switzerland
Established
Downhill55km
Lift PassSavoleyres CHF 320 (adult 6 day) 4 Vallées CHF 358 (adult 6 day)

Beginner Slopes

80%

Intermediate Skiing

20%

Advance & Expert Terrain

0%

Snowboarding Trails

55km100%

What is La Tzoumaz like for Beginner skiers?

Learners can pick up the basics in the Jardin des Neiges at the bottom of the pistes, where the Swiss Snow school run classes for different ages. Even when we’re staying in different resorts, the Savoleyres area is one of our favourite parts of the Four Valleys for progression, with wide, sunny runs on the Verbier side and shaded tree runs leading into La T.

What is La Tzoumaz like for Intermediate skiers?

We like pottering about on the Taillay blues that dip into the treeline, while sunny, cruisey Planards – Carrefour streams down towards Verbier. Ren run skiers can really roam, from the Coeur and Saxon pistes on the local slopes to the long, thigh testing route from Col des Gentianes to La Chaux.

What is La Tzoumaz like for Advanced skiers?

Favourite black pistes include the FIS slope from Attelas above Verbier and Le Profs between the trees – not forgetting the Mont Fort run from the highest point in the area.

What is La Tzoumaz like for snowboarding?

The Audi Fun Park is one of the newer additions to the area, with a tunnel, jumps and banked turns.

What is La Tzoumaz like for off-piste skiing?

But where this area really shines is its powder terrain, most of which is easy to reach from the lifts. Conquer the mogulled Wall run from Chassoure or have a helicopter drop you on Bec de Rosses for the ride of a lifetime.

La Tzoumaz Restaurants

hat’s not to say you can’t find a good bar when you want one - ViTho serves cracking cocktails and Harry’s Bar has a nice, homely atmosphere. For coffee and crepes, try le Pistarf, or for a full sit-down meal, Auberge de La Tzoumaz serves all the Swiss specialities. Don’t miss the apple tart at Chez Simon (or the fondue for that matter)

La Tzoumaz Après Ski

If you want celeb-frequented bars and champagne showers for après ski, you’re on the wrong side of the mountain. Verbier’s your stop for Bolly-fuelled parties – the Farinet is the stuff of legend – but for calmer, food focussed down time, little Tzoumaz is terrific.

La Tzoumaz Activites for Non-skiers

Here you’ve got one of our favourite non-ski activities in the 4 Vallees – a 10km toboggan run from the top of Savoleyres back to the village, covering 848m of vertical. Dog sledding is also popular, as well as ice skating in the village centre

Clothing Food & Souvenir Shops

Best Time to Visit La Tzoumaz

The north facing half of the Savoleyres ski area has some of the best snow conditions in the 4 Vallees towards the end of the season, while tree-lined runs back down to the village and sunny slopes on the other side are perfect at the beginning of the winter.

What's La Tzoumaz like at Christmas?

Look out for Santa Claus in the central square over Christmas in La Tzoumaz, where midnight mass takes place in the Ascension chapel and mulled wine flows.

What's La Tzoumaz like in the New Year?

Celebrations on the main square with bars, DJ’s and drinks usually see in the New Year in La Tzoumaz, marking midnight with a massive firework display.

What's La Tzoumaz like in Half-Term?

Movie nights, fire shows and carnivals have taken place over Half Term in La Tzoumaz in recent years.

What's La Tzoumaz like at Easter?

A Mass at the chapel, workshops in the community centre and a big afternoon egg hunt are local traditions over Easter in La Tzoumaz.

La Tzoumaz Snow Conditions

Snow Report, History & Forecast

View our detailed La Tzoumaz snow report to see skiing confitions now. Our La Tzoumaz snow history shows you what snow depths have been in recent years month-by-month. If you're visiting soon, use the La Tzoumaz snow forecast to see predicted snowfall over the coming days.

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This place works wonderfully for families, who can enjoy the fabulous Four Vallees area from a smaller, quieter base than Verbier (with shorter transfers to boot).

Make the most of the wide, wooded and crowd-free slopes in the Savoleyres area, or swap the skis for a toboggan and zoom down the legendary 10km trail to the village.

We love the school holiday events here, from the visit of Father Christmas on Christmas eve to the egg hunts at Easter. Zorbing on the ice rink has also been a hit with the youngsters on recent years…

With the 4 Valleys before you, whether you’re a group of hardcore skiers and snowboarders or cruise-loving intermediates, this place has you covered. Beginners aren’t forgotten either, with lovely wide, quiet slopes in the local area to practice turns on.

If your party prefer the idea of tobogganing and quiet evenings for après ski, over Verbier’s posh parties, La Tzoumaz is perfect. There’s always the opportunity to spend an afternoon sampling the après offerings of the legendary neighbour resort – then ski home before the lifts close or take a 35-minute cab ride.

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Ski Extras

How much is a ski pass in La Tzoumaz

Maximum and minimum adult La Tzoumaz lift pass prices ranged from CHF317 to CHF333 for 6 days access to the La Tzoumaz ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged La Tzoumaz holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.

Lift Tickets Child Adult Senior
1 Day Price CHF29 - CHF31 CHF58 - CHF61 CHF49 - CHF52
6 Day Price CHF159 - CHF167 CHF317 - CHF333 CHF269 - CHF283
Age Range 7 - 14 21 - 64 65+

Getting to La Tzoumaz

Most of our ski holidays to La Tzoumaz packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to La Tzoumaz from nearby airports

How long does it take to fly to La Tzoumaz from the UK?

Flights from London take about 1.5 hours to Geneva, Zurich. This table shows approximate transfer times to La Tzoumaz from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.

Airport Distance Transfer Time
Geneva / Geneve 150 km 1 hour 30 minutes
Sion 30 km 30 minutes

How long does it take to drive to La Tzoumaz from the UK?

Browse our self-drive ski holidays which include your car channel crossing, or go choose accom-only and book your car ferry or tunnel later.

How long is the transfer from nearest Switzerland train station to La Tzoumaz?

The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of La Tzoumaz transfers.

Station Distance Transfer Time
Riddes 15 km 15 minutes

La Tzoumaz Maps

La Tzoumaz piste map
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Going to La Tzoumaz under your own steam

For independant travel to Switzerland, compare accommodation only with La Tzoumaz self-drive packages which include Eurotunnel or ferry.

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