Col des Gentianes is a snowkite spot at 2950 m altitude in the Verbier/4 Vallées domain in Valais. It is one of the highest snowkite spots in Europe. The terrain is vast and open above the tree line. Winds are often strong at altitude. Access is by the Verbier ski lifts. The spot is reserved for experienced riders.
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
The season runs from November to May, peaking in April: 4 rideable days a month and 33 hours of usable wind, at -3 °C. The low point is August, at 0 days.
7-12 knots · 86% 13-20 knots · 14% 21-30 knots · 1%
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 86% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -5 °C. The wettest month is July, with 151 mm. Snow depth peaks in April, at 180 cm. Bar height is the month's rideable days; the split shows how its wind hours break down by strength.
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.5 | 27 h | -5 °C | 148 mm |
| February | 4.0 | 37 h | -4 °C | 59 mm |
| March | 3.5 | 33 h | -4 °C | 94 mm |
| April | 5.0 | 33 h | -1 °C | 119 mm |
| May | 3.5 | 35 h | 1 °C | 131 mm |
| June | 1.0 | 5 h | 8 °C | 136 mm |
| July | 2.0 | 9 h | 9 °C | 151 mm |
| August | 0.0 | 0 h | 11 °C | 116 mm |
| September | 1.5 | 19 h | 5 °C | 104 mm |
| October | 1.5 | 9 h | 3 °C | 120 mm |
| November | 4.0 | 29 h | -2 °C | 141 mm |
| December | 4.5 | 38 h | -4 °C | 127 mm |
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Open all year round
Resort (Ski lift access)
Altitude: 2950m
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