Discover a diverse range of hikes accessible by public transport from Saanen. From the panoramic high-level paths of the Via Alpina to the enchanting Tour des Alpes Vaudoises, these routes showcase the beauty of the Swiss Alps. Explore limestone karren areas, traditional alp huts, and pristine nature reserves, all while enjoying breathtaking views of surrounding peaks and valleys.
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The Via Alpina crosses 14 of the most beautiful Alpine passes. Straight through seven Swiss cantons with a vast variety of culture, geology and topography. Wide roads end in high ridge trails. The route is lined with one of the world’s most diverse variety of flora and fauna.
390 km
23500 m
24800 m
Landscape: Over a pass,With panoramic views,Onto a mountain peak
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| Saanen (09:17) | |
| 30 (4m) | |
| Gstaad (09:21) |
Panoramic high-level path past Berghaus Eggli and the Wilde Bode limestone karren area to the language border at Col de Jable. Many traditional alp huts with large shingle roofs and cheesemaking in copper cauldrons high above Etivaz.
16 km1250 m1200 m
6h 25mTour published by:
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This route leads from Gstaad to Saanen along the tranquil banks of the River Saane. An easy path that is notable for its impressive far-reaching views over this enchanting region.
3 km10 m50 m50m
Barrier free: Yes
Landscape: Along the water
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From Lenk via the Wallegggraben, up into lynx territory, through a damp, eroded limestone region with far-reaching views. Over the Trüttlisbergpass and through the long Turbachtal valley with its varied history down to the sophistication of Gstaad.
22 km1150 m1200 m7h 0mLandscape: Along the water,Over a pass,With panoramic views
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From Rougemont, which was once the priory of Cluny, the trial goes over the Kirchenhügel from Château-d'Oex to the Grand Chalet of Rossinière. It goes between the rushing Saane and landscape steeped in history, moulded by the mountain farmers.
14 km360 m460 m3h 50mLandscape: With panoramic views
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| Saanen (08:39) | |
| 30 (5m) | |
| Rougemont (08:44) |
Setting off from the hot air balloon Mecca of Château-d’Oex, you will walk along the river Saane to Gérignoz. There is a steep climb up to the nature conservation area of La Pierreuse. Surrounded by eroded mountain peaks, you will walk to the highest point at 2,000 metres. After that comes a steep descent to L’Etivaz.
14 km1200 m1000 m5h 30mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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From vineyards through Alpine pastures to ancient mountain villages, alp dairies with tasty raw-milk cheese, lonely mountain lakes, sweeping views and deep gorges. The 8-day round tour combines the most beautiful highlights of the Canton Vaud Alps.
130 km7400 m7400 mLandscape: With panoramic views,Onto an alp
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| Saanen (08:39) | |
| 30 (13m) | |
| Les Granges-Gérignoz (08:52) |
The Freiburger Vorlalpenweg leads in five one-day stages from the medieval town of Fribourg past picturesque Schwarzsee, into the Gruyère region, then along the Gastlosen chain to verdant Pays d’Enhaut and down to the balloonists’ Mecca of Château-d’Oex.
73 km3700 m3400 mLandscape: With panoramic views
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Setting off from the Chalet du Soldat in its magnificent surroundings, you will head through the first pass into the valley of Les Morteys. Beneath the peak of the Vanil Noir and featuring glorious views of the Vaud mountains, there follows a lengthy and sunny descent to Château-d’Oex.
24 km1050 m1850 m7h 50mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Saanen (08:39) | |
| 30 (15m) | |
| Château-d'Oex La Palaz (08:54) |
This route begins in the charming village of Saanenmöser and leads to the chalet village of Schönried. The intact nature of the enchanting landscape seen along this tranquil path is reminiscent of an typical Swiss picture postcard.
3 km20 m50 m40mBarrier free: Yes
Landscape: With panoramic views
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| Saanen, Bahnhof (09:10) | |
| 183 (10m) | |
| Schönried, Bahnhof (09:20) |
