Whether skating or classic: these ten cross-country skiing destinations are all reachable from Montreux by public transport. From romantic forest tracks to scenic high-altitude loops, there’s something for every level of Nordic skier.
The destinations below are sorted by travel time from Montreux to make your planning easier. Make sure to visit the map to explore all cross-country skiing areas and thousands of other outdoor activities reachable from any starting point in Switzerland.
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Framed by the iconic Diablerets massif and the Glacier 3000 area, this alpine village offers trails winding through a dramatic mountain setting. The terrain provides a genuine high-alpine atmosphere with views toward rugged peaks and glacial landscapes.
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| Montreux (08:37) | |
| IR95 (10m) | |
| Aigle (08:47) |
| Aigle (08:51) | |
| R71 (51m) | |
| Plan Morier (09:42) |
Perched on a sunny plateau high above the Rhône Valley, this renowned Valais resort offers sweeping views of the Alps from the Matterhorn to Mont Blanc. Trails traverse forests and open terrain across the broad, gently rolling highland landscape.
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| Montreux (08:31) | |
| EC (36m) | |
| Sion (09:07) |
| Sion, poste/gare (09:12) | |
| 353 (39m) | |
| Crans-Montana, Essampilles (09:51) |
At the head of the Val Ferret near the Italian border, La Fouly lies beneath the imposing Tour Noir and surrounding peaks of the Mont Blanc massif. This quiet valley hamlet offers trails through a spectacular glacial landscape with a distinctly wild character.
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| Montreux (08:37) | |
| IR95 (27m) | |
| Martigny (09:04) |
| Martigny (09:17) | |
| R81 (15m) | |
| Sembrancher (09:32) |
| Sembrancher (09:34) | |
| R82 (8m) | |
| Orsières (09:42) |
| Orsières, gare (09:46) | |
| 272 (18m) | |
| La Seiloz, L'Amônaz (10:04) |
Famous for its thermal baths, this Valais resort village sits in a dramatic mountain basin beneath towering cliffs. An extensive network of trails winds through the valley floor and surrounding terrain, combining winter sport with the possibility of wellness relaxation.
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| Montreux (08:37) | |
| IR95 (1h 1m) | |
| Leuk (09:38) |
| Leuk, Bahnhof (09:41) | |
| 471 (25m) | |
| Leukerbad, Birchen (10:06) |
Perched in the Jura mountains above Lake Geneva, this resort offers sweeping views across to the Alps. The forested trails wind through typical Jura landscape, combining gentle rolling terrain with more challenging sections through spruce woodlands.
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| Montreux (08:38) | |
| RE33 (46m) | |
| Rolle (09:24) |
| Rolle, gare nord (09:39) | |
| 840 (29m) | |
| St-George, village (10:08) |
Winding through the forested hills of the Jorat plateau north of Lausanne, this area offers a respectable network of trails amid a peaceful woodland setting at moderate elevation.
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| Montreux (08:38) | |
| RE33 (21m) | |
| Lausanne (08:59) |
| Lausanne, gare (09:07) | |
| m2 (2m) | |
| Lausanne, Riponne-M. Béjart (09:09) |
| Lausanne, Riponne-M. Béjart (09:38) | |
| 60 (34m) | |
| Froideville, Laiterie (10:12) |
At the foot of the legendary family resort of Leysin, the cross-country ski trail in the lower part of the village is an ideal chance to exercise, enjoy the sunshine and relax and recharge in a stunning setting surrounded by spectacular mountain peaks.
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| Montreux (08:37) | |
| IR95 (10m) | |
| Aigle (08:47) |
| Aigle (09:12) | |
| R70 (22m) | |
| Leysin-Village (09:34) |
This trail is located on the closest peak to Vevey, Les Pléiades, which although not very high offers stunning views of Lake Geneva and the nearby Alps. Alternating flat sections with moderate descents and climbs through beautiful scenery.
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| Montreux (08:30) | |
| R1 (8m) | |
| Vevey (08:38) |
| Vevey (09:05) | |
| R35 (31m) | |
| Lally (09:36) |
This cross-country skiing trail overlooking Villars will take you along the Gryonne river to the top of the Col de la Croix. From this high point, you continue along the Gryon sector via La Place or head down towards Les Frasses via Le Luissalet.
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| Montreux (08:37) | |
| IR95 (10m) | |
| Aigle (08:47) |
| Aigle, gare (08:50) | |
| 144 (33m) | |
| Villars-sur-Ollon, gare (09:23) |
| Villars-sur-Ollon (09:25) | |
| R74 (9m) | |
| Gryon Barboleuse (09:34) |
| La Barboleuse (télécabine) (09:39) | |
| GB (11m) | |
| Les Chaux (Barboleuse) (09:50) |
The Cergnement cross-country skiing trail is situated in an unspoilt valley at the foot of the Argentine mountain, in a delightful idyllic setting. Far from the stresses of urban life, it’s just a few minutes away from the village of La Barboleuse.
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| Montreux (08:51) | |
| RE33 (17m) | |
| Bex (09:08) |
| Bex (09:17) | |
| R74 (24m) | |
| Gryon (09:41) |
| Gryon, gare (10:14) | |
| 165 (11m) | |
| Gryon, Cergnement (10:25) |
