Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Evolène 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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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.
4km
90m
440m
1h 50mTour published by:
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| Evolène, Village (09:48) | |
| 381 (42m) | |
| Sion, poste/gare (10:30) |
| Sion (10:41) | |
| R91 (29m) | |
| Raron (11:10) |
| Raron (Talstation Unterbäch) (11:26) | |
| 2253 (8m) | |
| Unterbäch (Bergstation) (11:34) |
This snowshoe route is ideal for those in search of wild nature, tranquillity and rejuvenation. Throughout the route there are panoramic views of the Rhône Valley and the chain of 4000m-high mountains known as the «Imperial Crown».
8km400m400m3h 45m
Landscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Evolène, Village (09:48) | |
| 381 (42m) | |
| Sion, poste/gare (10:30) |
| Sion (10:41) | |
| R91 (11m) | |
| Sierre/Siders (10:52) |
| Sierre/Siders (funi) (11:24) | |
| 2225 (14m) | |
| Crans-Montana gare (11:38) |
| Crans-Montana, gare (11:42) | |
| 431 (8m) | |
| Aminona (11:50) |
Explore the forests above Grimentz on snowshoes. While the ascent affords views of St-Luc and Chandolin, the return journey promises an even more spectacular Alpine panorama with the Valais's 4,000-metre peaks as a backdrop.
9km560m560m4h 50mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Evolène, Village (09:48) | |
| 381 (42m) | |
| Sion, poste/gare (10:30) |
| Sion (10:41) | |
| R91 (11m) | |
| Sierre/Siders (10:52) |
| Sierre/Siders, gare routière (11:20) | |
| 451 (33m) | |
| Vissoie, poste (11:53) |
| Vissoie, poste (11:57) | |
| 452 (15m) | |
| Grimentz, Roua (12:12) |
The trail is not signposted. On the Heimischgarte Trail the Saas Valley shows its quiet side. The delightful snowshoe hike above Saas-Balen leads through the snow-covered “Löübinobodme” natural forest reserve with views of the breathtaking mountains and the glacier landscape.
9km640m580m4h 50mTour published by:
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| Evolène, Village (09:48) | |
| 381 (42m) | |
| Sion, poste/gare (10:30) |
| Sion (10:41) | |
| R91 (34m) | |
| Visp (11:15) |
| Visp, Bahnhof Süd (11:44) | |
| 511 (29m) | |
| Saas-Balen, Dorf (12:13) |
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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| Evolène, Village (09:48) | |
| 381 (42m) | |
| Sion, poste/gare (10:30) |
| Sion (10:41) | |
| R91 (44m) | |
| Brig (11:25) |
| Brig (11:36) | |
| RE1 (37m) | |
| Kandersteg (12:13) |
After the start at La Comballaz, the route winds uphill through the lovely forest to Oudiou. Once at the top, the pleasant snowshoe round tour rewards the hikers with magnificent long-distance views towards the Mont Blanc and across to the nearby Ormonts valley.
6km380m380m3h 0mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
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| Evolène, Village (09:48) | |
| 381 (42m) | |
| Sion, poste/gare (10:30) |
| Sion (10:39) | |
| IR95 (32m) | |
| Aigle (11:11) |
| Aigle (11:29) | |
| R71 (28m) | |
| Le Sépey (11:57) |
| Le Sépey, gare (12:03) | |
| 175 (11m) | |
| La Comballaz, Les Voëttes (12:14) |
Running either side of the railway, with views over the hamlet of Allières and the mountain pastures of Le Revers, this is a pleasant route in the pure air.
3km160m160m1h 35mTour published by:
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| Evolène, Village (09:48) | |
| 381 (42m) | |
| Sion, poste/gare (10:30) |
| Sion (10:51) | |
| EC (36m) | |
| Montreux (11:27) |
| Montreux (11:43) | |
| 30 (33m) | |
| Les Cases (12:16) |
Past the highest football pitch in Europe and then onto winding paths leading higher and higher – after hiking through the snow-covered larch forest, snowshoe hikers will reach the top of the route with wonderful views of the Bietschhorn, Aletschhorn and Finsteraarhorn.
4km220m220m2h 0mTour published by:
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This lofty sport route is primarily ideal for nature lovers, offering stunning views of Lake Geneva and the surrounding peaks.
5km360m360m2h 40mTour published by:
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| Evolène, Village (09:48) | |
| 381 (42m) | |
| Sion, poste/gare (10:30) |
| Sion (10:39) | |
| IR95 (32m) | |
| Aigle (11:11) |
| Aigle (11:52) | |
| R70 (24m) | |
| Versmont (12:16) |
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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| Evolène, Village (09:48) | |
| 381 (42m) | |
| Sion, poste/gare (10:30) |
| Sion (10:41) | |
| R91 (34m) | |
| Visp (11:15) |
| Visp (11:37) | |
| R42 (12m) | |
| Stalden-Saas (11:49) |
| Stalden-Saas (Talstation) (11:55) | |
| 2270 (7m) | |
| Staldenried (12:02) |
| Staldenried (12:10) | |
| 2271 (6m) | |
| Gspon (Bergstation) (12:16) |
