Switzerland. Canton Valais. Verbier is a village located in the municipality of Bagnes. The village lies on a south orientated terrace at around 1,500 metres. The terrace lies on the east side of the Val de Bagnes. Swiss wooden alpine chalet with balconies and frozen ice. Verbier had 3000 permanent residents in 2010. The number of residents can rise to 35,000 in the winter season. Verbier is one of the largest holiday resort and ski areas in the Swiss Alps, 4.01.2012 © 2012 Didier Ruef