Savoleyres Lift Update: The Bubble Finally Pops

If you’ve skied in Verbier and ridden the Savoleyres bubble lift, you’ve probably thought two things: Wow, the views! and Is this thing held together with duct tape? Since 1970, this plucky lift has shuttled us to Savoleyres’ powdery delights with all the speed and grace of a snail on skis. But its wobbly days are numbered. Téléverbier has finally broken ground on the long-awaited replacement: the shiny new Télémixte lift! This all part of the TeleVerbier Master Plan!

A Saga Worthy of a Netflix Series

Replacing the Savoleyres bubble hasn’t been a straightforward affair. Planning began in the 90s, and since then, there’s been more drama than a chalet party at 2 a.m. Local opposition, red tape, and debates over piste plans have slowed progress to a crawl. But in 2024, the stars—and the permits—aligned. Cue the excavators and the champagne.

What’s Coming Down the Line?

The Télémixte is the James Bond gadget of lifts: part gondola, part chairlift, all modern. Ten-seat cabins and six-seat chairs will zip skiers from Esserts (1700m) to the top of Savoleyres (2200m) with an optional stop at Planards. The whole journey will take just 12 minutes—barely enough time to post an Instagram story.

There’s more: a new piste will link Carrefour to the Esserts station, smoothing the journey like a freshly groomed blue run. Whether you’re a powder hound or a piste cruiser, this upgrade is a game-changer.

One Last Hurrah for the Bubble

The first section opens in 2025-2026, with full completion by 2026. Until then, take a nostalgic ride on the bubble, preferably with a hip flask for courage. The Télémixte isn’t just a new lift; it’s the start of a sleeker, faster, and frankly more comfortable Savoleyres. Cheers to progress and endless powder days ahead! If you need help navigated Savoleyres let me know!