Updated 17 August 2026 — by the Michaud SA rentals team, real estate agency in Verbier since 1966.
A weekend of skiing, a family holiday, a whole winter in the resort or a full summer in the mountains: in Verbier, the right rental formula depends first and foremost on the use you will make of the resort. Here's how to choose between weekly and seasonal rentals — and most importantly, when to book.
Weekly rentals: holiday flexibility
It is the choice of holidaymakers who come for a few days or for school holidays.
- Flexible dates : ideal for a long weekend or a week of skiing.
- Wide choice of chalets and apartments, from studios to family chalets.
- Services included : cleaning, linen, personalized welcome on site.
- Freedom to discover : change neighbourhood for each stay to find your favourite corner of Verbier.
Note: per night, the rate is higher than for seasonal rentals, especially during the Christmas and February holidays — the two periods when you have to book the earliest.
Seasonal rentals: your pied-à-terre in Verbier
From December to April for the winter, or for the whole summer, the seasonal rental is for those who want to experience the resort rather than visit it.
- Advantageous rate per month: the most economical formula for an extended stay.
- One accommodation for the whole season: your belongings and equipment stay on site, you can go up whenever you want.
- Every weekend at the first dumpsters : no more reservations to rebook, no more suitcases.
- Live to the rhythm of the resort : shopkeepers, neighbours, habits – Verbier becomes your village.
Note: seasonal properties go quickly. The file is simple (ID, contact details, sometimes references), but the most beautiful addresses are reserved before the autumn for the following winter.
When to book?
- Winter season : as early as summer, ideally before September — the choice is greatly reduced as the first snow approaches.
- Christmas and February weeks : several months in advance for weekly rentals.
- Summer : more flexible, but family chalets are reserved in the spring.
Who is the season for?
Seasonal workers who work in resorts, teleworkers who alternate between office and mountain, families who go up every weekend from Geneva or Lausanne, and enthusiasts who don't want to miss anything of winter — neither the 400 km of slopes of the 4 Valleys, nor the first spring outings.
How to choose? Three questions are enough
- How long? Beyond 4 to 6 weeks of cumulative presence over the season, the seasonal formula generally becomes more interesting.
- What services? Cleaning, laundry, reception: if you want the hotel spirit, the week is for you.
- What spontaneity? Want to ride on a whim every weekend: the season. Fixed dates set in advance: the week.
Frequently asked questions
When should you book a seasonal rental in Verbier?
For the winter, from the previous summer: well-located properties are booked before the autumn, often by loyal tenants who renew from year to year.
Does seasonal rental also exist in summer?
Yes — more and more in demand: hiking, mountain biking, festivals (including the Verbier Festival) and working from home in the cool make summer a real season in Verbier.
What does a weekly rental include?
Depending on the property: linen, end-of-stay cleaning and on-site reception. Details are on every listing — and our team is available for your entire stay.
Our recommendation
Come as you live: for a one-off holiday, choose from our weekly rentals in Verbier ; for a full winter or summer, check out our seasonal rentals and our dedicated FAQ. And if you're still hesitating, the Michaud SA team — in Verbier since 1966 — will help you decide according to your dates, your budget and your desires.