Villas in La Tzoumaz
La Tzoumaz is a small ski village at about 1,500 m, linked by cable car to Verbier and the 4 Vallées. It suits groups wanting large homes, but with just over 300 residents it is very quiet.
- Villas
- 34
- From, per week
- £590
About La Tzoumaz
La Tzoumaz, formally Les Mayens-de-Riddes, has just over 300 residents and a handful of small hotels and guesthouses. Its main access road starts in Riddes, 13 km below. The slopes join the 4 Vallées, and an 8-minute cable car runs to Verbier. Our homes are close together, and most sleep eight or more, typically with three bedrooms. Some have a sauna and many have a fireplace. In summer, the Bisse du Saxon, part of a 19th-century irrigation system, has about 100 km of gently sloping paths for walking and mountain biking. A 10 km sledge run, the longest in Western Switzerland, drops from the 2,354 m top station. Out of season, check opening times before you go.
Is La Tzoumaz right for you?
- Best for
- Groups needing space, with skiing across the 4 Vallées
- Not for you if
- You want a lively resort, because this is a village of just over 300 people.
Near La Tzoumaz
Verbier
Connected by an 8-minute cable car, and the main hub of the 4 Vallées ski area.
Savoleyres
The La Tzoumaz-Savoleyres sector, with 55 km of pistes, reached from La Tzoumaz or Verbier.
Riddes
The valley town 13 km below, where the main access road starts, at exit 24 of the motorway.
Bisse du Saxon
A 19th-century irrigation channel system with about 100 km of gently inclined walking paths.
Getting to La Tzoumaz
Geneva airport is about 2 hours 5 minutes away by car. By rail, the train from the airport to Martigny takes just under 2 hours, with onward travel by road. The main access road runs up from Riddes, so a car is the simplest way in.
When to go to La Tzoumaz
Winter is the main season: slopes run to about 2,950 m, with good snow on the northern slopes and sunshine on the southern ones. Summer suits walking and mountain biking on the Bisse du Saxon paths, plus paragliding, climbing and fishing. Check lift opening dates before booking outside the main seasons.
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La Tzoumaz villa holidays: questions answered
Is La Tzoumaz part of the 4 Vallées?
Yes. La Tzoumaz is in the 4 Vallées ski area, which has over 400 km of pistes. The La Tzoumaz-Savoleyres sector has 55 km, and a cable car links the village to Verbier.
How do you get from La Tzoumaz to Verbier?
By cable car. The ride takes about 8 minutes up and 11 minutes down, so you can ski from La Tzoumaz and reach Verbier's slopes without a car.
Is La Tzoumaz a good resort for groups?
Yes. Most of our homes here sleep eight or more, typically with three bedrooms. Some have a sauna and many a fireplace. The village is small, with just over 300 residents.
Is La Tzoumaz good in summer?
Yes for outdoor types. The Bisse du Saxon has about 100 km of gently sloping paths for walking and mountain biking, and paragliding, climbing and fishing are all offered locally.
How far is La Tzoumaz from Geneva airport?
About 2 hours 5 minutes by car, roughly 84 miles. The road climbs from Riddes, 13 km below, and by rail the train to Martigny takes just under 2 hours before the road journey up.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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