Broomfield, CO – Vail Resorts, Inc. on Thursday announced a new partnership with Verbier, Switzerland, whereby holders of the company’s 2012-13 Epic Season Pass get three days of free access to the Swiss ski resort, including Les 4 Vallées, the largest ski area in Switzerland. including the illustrious Verbier resort, as well as Nendaz, Veysonnaz and Thyon, Switzerland. The “Four Valleys” ski area, including Verbier, Nendaz, Veysonnaz and Thyon, boasts breathtaking views of the Rhone Valley and the infamous Matterhorn, and extend to the Valais and Bernese Alps.

“Vail Resorts Epic Season Pass holders already receive an incredible experience with unlimited, unrestricted access to Vail Resorts’ seven world-class resorts including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone,  Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood, as well as Arapahoe Basin, but we wanted to give them even more benefits by offering Epic Season Pass holders three free days of skiing at the legendary Verbier ski resort, including Les 4 Vallées  in Switzerland,” said Kirsten Lynch, executive vice president and chief marketing officer for Vail Resorts. “Verbier, including Les 4 Vallées, offers a truly exceptional European ski and snowboard experience featuring the same incredible terrain and outstanding guest service that we provide at our seven world-class resorts.”

Culminating at 10,925 feet at the top of the Mont-Fort Glacier, Verbier and the entire Les 4 Vallées ski area is a paradise for all winter sports enthusiasts, from beginner to expert. Offering skiers and snowboarders more than 250 miles of trails and 89 lifts, Les 4 Vallées ski area is home to the Piste de l’Ours World Cup downhill course and the freeride terrain at Thyon.

“We are very pleased to announce our partnership with Vail Resorts, providing an exceptional added value to both our pass holders and Epic Pass holders alike,” said Eric A. Balet, chief executive officer of Téléverbier SA. “Our passes provide unparalleled benefits and access to the best skiing in Europe, and now in North America with three days of skiing at the seven world-class mountains of Vail Resorts. We are thrilled to be working together with Vail Resorts to provide our clientele such incredible added value and are excited that our pass holders will benefit as a result of this strong partnership.”