Whether skating or classic: these ten cross-country skiing destinations are all reachable from Sierre 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 Sierre/Siders 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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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.
9km| Sierre/Siders (funi) (08:44) | |
| 2225 (13m) | |
| Crans-Montana gare (08:57) |
| Crans-Montana, gare (09:03) | |
| 436 (8m) | |
| Crans-Montana, Lac Moubra (09:11) |
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.
16km| Sierre/Siders (08:31) | |
| IR95 (7m) | |
| Leuk (08:38) |
| Leuk, Bahnhof (08:41) | |
| 471 (25m) | |
| Leukerbad, Birchen (09:06) |
Perched on a sunny terrace high above the Rhône Valley, Ovronnaz combines cross-country skiing with striking views of the Muverans massif and distant peaks. The resort town is also known for its thermal baths, adding a relaxing après-ski option.
6.8km| Sierre/Siders (08:36) | |
| R91 (21m) | |
| Chamoson-St-Pierre-de-Clages (08:57) |
| Chamoson-St-Pierre-de-C., gare (09:05) | |
| 314 (32m) | |
| Ovronnaz, Chevaley (09:37) |
High above the Lötschental valley floor, Lauchernalp presents a compact cross-country experience at altitude. The sun-drenched plateau offers sweeping views of glaciated peaks and the dramatic valley below, creating an intimate alpine atmosphere.
4.9km| Sierre/Siders (08:52) | |
| R91 (14m) | |
| Gampel-Steg (09:06) |
| Gampel-Steg, Bahnhof (09:41) | |
| 591 (30m) | |
| Kippel, Altersheim (10:11) |
A picturesque lake village surrounded by forests and peaks along the Tour du Mont Blanc hiking route. Champex-Lac maintains a peaceful atmosphere with trails circling the frozen lake and extending into the surrounding woodland and alpine meadows.
10.7km| Sierre/Siders (08:36) | |
| R91 (35m) | |
| Martigny (09:11) |
| Martigny (09:17) | |
| R81 (15m) | |
| Sembrancher (09:32) |
| Sembrancher (09:34) | |
| R82 (8m) | |
| Orsières (09:42) |
| Orsières, gare (09:46) | |
| 271 (16m) | |
| Champex, Le Signal (10:02) |
Situated in the Matter Valley just below the car-free zone of Zermatt, Täsch provides a quieter alternative with views toward the surrounding four-thousand-metre peaks. The high-altitude setting ensures reliable snow while maintaining easy access to the famous Matterhorn region.
11.2km| Sierre/Siders (08:31) | |
| IR95 (19m) | |
| Visp (08:50) |
| Visp (09:11) | |
| R41 (51m) | |
| Täsch (10:02) |
The perfectly groomed cross-country ski trail meanders through snow-covered larch forests along the frozen Saaser Vispa and offers fantastic views of the Saas Valley’s mountains and glaciers.
12.8kmTour published by:
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| Sierre/Siders (08:31) | |
| IR95 (19m) | |
| Visp (08:50) |
| Visp, Bahnhof Süd (09:14) | |
| 511 (29m) | |
| Saas-Balen, Edelweiss (09:43) |
Cross-country skiing south of Lake Thun in the winter wonderland of the Suldtal valley, a nature reserve at the foot of the Morgenberghorn. Enjoy total tranquillity, broken only by the gurgling waters of the Suldbach stream or the wingbeat of a golden eagle.
18.4kmTour published by:
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| Sierre/Siders (08:31) | |
| IR95 (19m) | |
| Visp (08:50) |
| Visp (08:54) | |
| IC8 (27m) | |
| Spiez (09:21) |
| Spiez, Bahnhof (09:38) | |
| 62 (10m) | |
| Aeschi b. Spiez, Mustermattli (09:48) |
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.
6.9kmTour published by:
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| Sierre/Siders (08:51) | |
| IR90 (46m) | |
| Aigle (09:37) |
| Aigle (09:52) | |
| R70 (22m) | |
| Leysin-Village (10:14) |
Fantastic scenery, reliable snow, views of Weissmies, Bietsch- and Fletschhorn – that’s the cross-country ski trail on the Simplon. It passes some amazing buildings: the Old Hostel used to offer shelter to travellers, and Barralhaus was a holiday home of the Bethlehem Missionary Society until 2007.
2.2kmTour published by:
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| Sierre/Siders (08:31) | |
| IR95 (31m) | |
| Brig (09:02) |
| Brig, Bahnhof (09:20) | |
| 631 (40m) | |
| Simplon Dorf, Niwen (10:00) |
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