April in Verbier: What's on and weather

As winter draws to a close for another year, the snow on the lower slopes is usually much heavier by midday. The temperatures rarely dip below freezing, usually falling between a low of -2ºC and a high of 7ºC, plus there's still the chance of snow as April averages nine days snowfall, and therefore a powder day isn't out of the question.

Red Bull home run
To kick off the month this day of ski and snowboard racing is one to look out for. There will be DJs and live music, plus events on throughout the day.

Ultime Session
End the season on a high at the Ultime Session closing party - big air displays, water slide contest, equipment tests, fancy dress, food & drink, banked slalom, DJs and live music at the Snowpark de la Chaux from 10:00.

Patrouille de Glaciers
This international ski mountaineering race takes place every two years, where teams of three journey through the mountains over five days to take first spot in this prestigious competition.

Easter is a popular month for families so the slopes are noticeably busier as soon as the holidays begin. Fortunately, the 4 Vallees ski area is so vast, that even in high season you can find quiet slopes and minimal lift queues. Here are our insider's top tips for the school holidays:

1. It will be almost impossible to book private lessons over this period, group lessons are the best option. Make sure to get your ski and snowboard lessons booked well in advance to avoid disappointment.
2. If you're not in ski school, be an early bird. Arrive at the lifts before they open so that you get up and away before the ski school classes set out around 09:15.
3. Ski over lunchtime. The slopes are calmer between 12:00 and 14:00 while the families take a leisurely lunch break.
4. Pre-book your lunch and avoid the queues. Some restaurants offer a Click & Collect service. It's the best way to avoid the queues and make the most of your time in the mountains.
5. Seek out the peripheral areas. Try to avoid the busy main ski areas closer to town, especially at the beginning and end of the day.
6. Get off-piste. Competent off-piste skiers can book a local mountain guide and explore the vast off-piste areas in the valley or even go touring to find complete solitude in the backcountry.

Closing parties
To mark the official end of an amazing winter season, this traditional party will come to the La Chaux Snowpark. There’ll be a dual bank slalom competition where riders compete head to head in identical banked slalom courses next to each other. At the end of the course you’ll find the famous water slide, offering a fun way to mark the finish line, and often resulting in some rather hilarious falls and wipeouts. As usual, the event continues with a concert in the afternoon, followed by a party well into the night back in town. Without a doubt, everyone will be in great spirits for this event, despite it being the last day of the season.