Discover a world of alpine wonders accessible by public transport from Villars-sur-Ollon. From the Tour des Alpes Vaudoises to the iconic Tour de L'Argentine, these trails offer a mix of scenic beauty and natural marvels. Explore gypsum pyramids, idyllic lakes, and panoramic views of Europe's highest peaks. Whether you're looking for family-friendly walks or challenging treks, the region around Villars-sur-Ollon has something for every hiker.
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Setting off from Les Diablerets, the trail climbs past an impressive rock face with a waterfall to Col de la Croix. Then comes a geological highlight: the pyramids of gypsum are a natural wonder formed by the weathering of ancient limestone over thousands of years. There follows an idyllic lake and far-reaching views of the highest mountain in Europe, both equally enchanting.
18km
1100m
1000m
6h 10m
Barrier free: No
Landscape: Onto an alp, With panoramic views
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Meadowland, fissured mountains, magnificent views and Alpine pastures with refreshments available: this very varied hike circles the Arête de L’Argentine mountain chain. The tour starts and ends in Solalex on the banks of the Avançon: a popular spot with families, nature-lovers and climbers.
13km1050m1050m5h 15mBarrier free: No
Landscape: With panoramic views
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This hike starts in Aigle, with its picturesque old town, crooked streets and 12th century castle. Nestled in the mountain foothills, the route heads towards Leysin and features a steep climb. Most of the way is shaded and the views become progressively more far-reaching as you go on.
7km1000m10m3h 10mBarrier free: No
Landscape: With panoramic views
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Setting off from Leysin with views of cyclists and mountain peaks, this leg leads uphill to Les Plans and onwards to a highlight of the tour: the path up to the rock face of the Tour de Famelon, surrounded by vibrant meadows. After that, there are geological structures to admire along the way. The trail leads along the Mont d’Or and onwards to Les Mosses.
17km900m860m5h 20mBarrier free: No
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The route to Vevey from Les Paccots crosses the border from Fribourg into the canton of Vaud. It is also a walk full of new discoveries: the magnificently preserved Lac des Joncs, the Fégire footbridge (marking the border between the cantons) and enchanting views over the Prealps and Lake Geneva, as well as local culinary specialities.
19km640m1300m6h 0mBarrier free: No
Landscape: With panoramic views
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This stage marks the beginning of the ascent to the Great St. Bernard Pass. From Martigny, a path that is steep in parts leads across the narrow Les Trappistes Pass to the medieval village of Sembrancher. From there, the route follows the Napoleon Trail.
20km900m500m6h 0mBarrier free: No
Landscape: Through a gorge
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The Vallée du Trient was one of the first regions in the Swiss Alps to attract foreign tourists – thanks to the Route des Diligences («Stagecoach Road»), built between 1855 and 1861. The valley soon became internationally famous because of its scenic beauty and elegant resorts such as Finhaut, which has retained its magnificent Belle Epoque hotels. The track, with its 51 hairpin turns, now offers a delightful family walk. The trail roughly follows the route of the narrow-gauge Mont-Blanc Express, built from 1902 to 1906 – so tailoring the perfect outing is easy. Highlights of the itinerary include dramatic views of deep gorges – especially in the upper valley, inaccessible to cars – and Le Trétien, a village of national architectural importance thanks to its historical wooden buildings and twisting lanes. Families will enjoy stopping at Les Marécottes to visit the highest-altitude zoo in Europe, home to black bears, wolves, lynx, marmots, chamois, ibex and many other alpine animals. The adjacent natural swimming pool in the rock, 70 metres long, reaches temperatures of 24-27 degrees in summer, heated by the sun. In Salvan, a small museum commemorates a pioneering visit by a prestigious guest: Guglielmo Marconi. During an extended stay in summer 1895, he managed to send a message using electromagnetic radiation over a distance of more than 1 kilometre: wireless was born. The route as a whole forms part of the ViaCook, a cultural itinerary that traces the very first group tour through Switzerland, organised by the British package holiday pioneer Thomas Cook in 1863. Highlights: Dramatic scenery, deep gorges and Finhaut with its Belle Epoque hotels. Les Marécottes – alpine zoo, natural rock swimming pool Switchback descents, fun for kids – 17 bends at start of walk, 37 at end
13km923m161m5h 0m
Maximum elevation: 1306m
Minimum elevation: 451m
Difficulty: Medium
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Crossing through meadows, bordering apricot trees and skirting the edge of forests, the Voie des Érables trail boasts commanding views of the Rhône Valley. The twelve information boards dotted along the route from Isérables add an extra dimension to the hike, offering interesting insights into the history and nature of these locations. Discover traditional raccard granaries, drystone walls and even grain-growing terraces along the trail. With its hillside path, the Voie des Érables trail is a very easy and charming walk, not least thanks to stunning colours of the maple trees that give the trail its name.
9km837m200m3h 30mMaximum elevation: 1195m
Minimum elevation: 471m
Difficulty: Hard
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A picture-book landscape at the start: the lake, mountain flowers, a lovely path. At the top of the Lovenex pass, the view opens up to the lake of Lovenex and lake Geneva beyond. This is the destination of the last stage: through an enchanting forest, the alpine passes trail ends in St. Gingolph on the border with France.
16km760m1800m5h 45mBarrier free: No
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The seven rock teeth of the Dents du Midi are impressive on the ascent. A mysterious valley awaits at the pass, then a rocky ledge at the Tour de Don. The view over lake Geneva and towards Mont Blanc is magnificent. Across pastures with groups of spruce trees and a 150-metre-long suspension bridge, the stage ends in spectacular fashion.
18km1000m1200m6h 0mBarrier free: No
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