Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Brig by public transport. Snow-covered forests, wide alpine plateaus, and scenic routes offer memorable experiences in the heart of the Alps.
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Starting from Blatten valley station, this short and easy trail takes you through the snow-covered Rischinu Forest. The trail initially passes through hilly landscapes in the direction of the Gibidum dam. It’s worth a detour for the views alone.
4km
240m
240m
2h 5mTour published by:
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| Brig, Bahnhof | |
| (18m) | |
| Blatten b. Naters,Luftseilbahn |
Between the hamlet of Rischinen and Aletschbord, you’ll experience nature at its most beautiful – via the hamlet of Egga with views into the valley, the trail continues until Holzji and the observation post. Once at Aletschbord, you can gaze in wonder at several four-thousand-metre peaks and the Great Aletsch Glacier.
7km70m840m3h 0mTour published by:
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| Brig, Bahnhof | |
| (18m) | |
| Blatten b. Naters,Luftseilbahn |
You’re sure to feel in perfect harmony with nature during this snowshoe experience in the region of Aletsch Arena. Over the course of the hike you will climb up through forests with snow-covered trees and along the Heimatt trail until you reach Fiescheralp.
5km1100m4h 40mTour published by:
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| Brig, Bahnhof | |
| (21m) | |
| Fiesch, Dorf |
A winter wonderland in Rothwald – this trail leads through larches up to the Mäderlicka restaurant with views as far as Italy before descending into the Durstbachschlucht gorge. Before starting the journey back, you can make a stop on Wasenalp and enjoy views of the surrounding mountains and the Rhône Valley.
6km520m560m4h 0mTour published by:
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| Brig, Bahnhof | |
| (23m) | |
| Rothwald, Ganterwald |
In 1957 the female citizens of Unterbäch were the first women in Switzerland to obtain the right to vote – 14 years before it was adopted nationwide. The Frauenzitate-Trail (Trail of Women’s Quotes) is dedicated to these courageous women. On the snowshoe tour from Brandalp to Unterbäch you will find a variety of quotes from world-famous women.
4km90m440m1h 50mTour published by:
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| Brig | |
| (11m) | |
| Raron |
| Raron (Talstation Unterbäch) | |
| (8m) | |
| Unterbäch (Bergstation) |
It is obvious why this trail is so popular: It is easy, well marked and the 4000-meter peaks of the Valais are always in sight. The peaceful hamlet of Flesch with Valais-style chalets followed by a lovely forest near the Aletschpromenade is also very appealing.
4km260m260m2h 5m
Landscape: Onto a mountain peak,Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Brig Bahnhofplatz | |
| (15m) | |
| Betten Talstation |
| Betten Talstation (Seilbahn) | |
| (9m) | |
| Bettmeralp |
The high plateau surrounding the Simplon pass, lined with snow-covered larches and frozen lakes, is ideal for snowshoe tours. From the pass road, the trail leads across the plateau formed by glaciers, past scattered alpine settlements, always with the impressive panorama of the peaks as a backdrop.
4km240m240m2h 15mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Brig, Bahnhof | |
| (35m) | |
| Simplon Pass, Simplonblick |
The Hüoterhüsi trail leads through dense fir forests, along a Valais suone (irrigation channel) to the water warden's house: the Hüoterhüsi. The return route via the Alp Bodma pasture in its dream-like setting is enough on its own to make this tour worthwhile.
8km360m360m3h 40mLandscape: Along the water,Onto a mountain peak,Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Brig | |
| (8m) | |
| Visp |
| Visp, Bahnhof Süd | |
| (23m) | |
| Visperterminen, Busterminal |
A great combination of easy but still very scenic snow shoe tour is waiting for you. After a the hike to the viewpoint on the top of «Höh», snow shoe hikers will be rewarded with the most beautiful panorama of Kandersteg and the mountain range of the UNESCO World heritage site.
2km160m160m1h 15mTour published by:
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| Brig | |
| (37m) | |
| Kandersteg |
| Kandersteg, Bahnhof | |
| (2m) | |
| Kandersteg, Blümlisalp |
A snowshoe experience at a height of over 2,000 metres above sea level: the trail leads through the mountain pastures of Gspon, offering virtually uninterrupted views of the village and imposing mountain landscapes. To cap it off, the route goes past Europe’s highest football stadium.
3km200m200m1h 45mTour published by:
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| Brig | |
| (8m) | |
| Visp |
| Visp | |
| (9m) | |
| Stalden-Saas |
| Stalden-Saas (Talstation) | |
| (7m) | |
| Staldenried |
| Staldenried | |
| (6m) | |
| Gspon (Bergstation) |
