The Latest lift Developments in Verbier
July 3rd, 2025
1. Télémixte hybrid lift on Savoleyres
The start of the project was in November 2024. The hybrid design of the lift will be similar to the La Chaux express. A mix of gondolas and Chair lifts.
The design of the lift is as follows:
A ten seater gondola from Les Esserts (1,700 m) to Savoleyres (2,200 m) with an intermediate stop at Planards, plus a 6‑seat chairlift from Planards to Savoleyres .
Initially for Winter 2025/26 the lift will run as follows , Les Esserts to Planards (first phase) plus chairlift from Planards to Savoleyres.
For winter 2026/27 the full link will be built from Esserts to Planards to Savoleyres to La Tzoumaz.
The Combined capacity is 1,675 people per hour on the gondola section and 2,650 people per hour on chairlift; total journey time is 11 minutes.
2. Upgrading the Lac 2 chairlift
A new detachable 6‑seater chairlift is replacing the existing Lac 2 lift (2,550 → 2,750 m)
The Construction started in August 2024 and spans two seasons due to winter pauses. The major benefit of the new lift will be a Faster run of 5 minutes and an increased capacity from 1,200 to 1,600–2,000 people per hour. The lift is expected to open on time for winter 2025/26.
3. Future plans: Six‑Blanc chairlift in Bruson
A new lift has been approved for installation for winter 2026–27.A detachable 6‑seat chairlift will link the bottom of Pissevache slope to Grand Tsai, this will help connectivity with all-weather seats.