Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Geneva 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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The Archette snowshoe trail is a circular route starting at the village of St-Cergue, taking you through snowy forests, with fantastic views of the Alps and Lake Geneva.
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| Genève (08:39) | |
| RE33 (15m) | |
| Nyon (08:54) |
| Nyon (08:59) | |
| R55 (34m) | |
| St-Cergue (09:33) |
This snowshoe trail between the Col de la Givrine and La Cure, a small village on the border with France, takes you through a tranquil landscape of pastures and forests with spectacular views of the Alpine mountain range.
7km220m280m2h 45mTour published by:
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| Genève (08:39) | |
| RE33 (15m) | |
| Nyon (08:54) |
| Nyon (09:29) | |
| R55 (43m) | |
| La Givrine (10:12) |
The charm of snow-covered mountain chalets and a view over Lake Geneva make this circular walk an unmissable experience in the Pre-Alps region. The path winds through the clearing and between La Mayetta and La Vuichouda pastures before climbing up to the summit of the Corbetta.
7km400m400m3h 35mTour published by:
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| Genève (08:54) | |
| IR15 (1h 3m) | |
| Palézieux (09:57) |
| Palézieux (10:09) | |
| S50 (9m) | |
| Châtel-St-Denis (10:18) |
| Châtel-St-Denis, gare (10:23) | |
| 492 (20m) | |
| Les Paccots, Les Rosalys (10:43) |
An exceptional snowshoe trail, with many points to stop and refuel, taking you to the Chasseron, one of the highest peaks in the Jura, and its unique alpine vista of more than 250km of the Alpine chain.
11km520m520m5h 0m
Landscape: Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
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| Genève (08:35) | |
| IC1 (32m) | |
| Renens VD (09:07) |
| Renens VD (09:11) | |
| IC51 (19m) | |
| Yverdon-les-Bains (09:30) |
| Yverdon-les-Bains (09:44) | |
| R12 (36m) | |
| Ste-Croix (10:20) |
| Ste-Croix, gare (10:30) | |
| 615 (5m) | |
| Les Rasses, Grand-Hôtel (10:35) |
This snowshoe hike takes you from the Alpe des Chaux at the foot of the flattening Diablerets mountain range past the charming hamlet of Taveyanne with its wooden shingle roofs. Following the course of the Gryonne river, you pass some sleepy alpine huts and cross quiet streams winding their way under the snow.
10km190m420m3h 50mTour published by:
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| Genève (08:39) | |
| RE33 (1h 29m) | |
| Bex (10:08) |
| Bex (10:17) | |
| R74 (33m) | |
| La Clairière (10:50) |
The snowshoe trail «Charmey–Jaun» links the villages of Charmey and Jaun. The route offers a pleasant walk along the Jogne. The path ends at the foot of the Cantorama and the Jaun waterfall.
9km220m70m3h 30mTour published by:
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| Genève (08:54) | |
| IR15 (1h 19m) | |
| Romont FR (10:13) |
| Romont FR (10:21) | |
| RE3 (33m) | |
| Broc-Village (10:54) |
| Broc-Village, gare (10:58) | |
| 260 (13m) | |
| Charmey (Gruyère),La Fulateyre (11:11) |
A fantastic snowshoe trail starting in Bouquetins, accessible from Villars via cogwheel railway. Along the way: many stretches of forest, the Maison de Montagne de Bretaye founded by General Guisan, and a unique backdrop with Mont Blanc and the Vaud Alps.
5km120m540m2h 20mTour published by:
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| Genève (08:39) | |
| RE33 (1h 29m) | |
| Bex (10:08) |
| Bex (10:17) | |
| R74 (38m) | |
| Villars-sur-Ollon (10:55) |
| Villars-sur-Ollon, gare (10:59) | |
| 144 (2m) | |
| Villars-sur-Ollon, Hôtels (11:01) |
The trail runs from the high Musersbergli station to the panoramic viewing area. Through the forest you reach the «Soldatenhaus» at the foot of the Gastlosen mountains. If you arrive at the right place, at the right time, you can admire the dazzling sun filtering through the «Grossmutterloch».
10km380m950m4h 50mTour published by:
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| Genève (08:54) | |
| IR15 (1h 19m) | |
| Romont FR (10:13) |
| Romont FR (10:21) | |
| RE3 (33m) | |
| Broc-Village (10:54) |
| Broc-Village, gare (10:58) | |
| 260 (22m) | |
| Jaun, Dorf (11:20) |
Ideal for hikers who want to get close to nature, this route takes you through meadows and forests via L’Auberson, a typical Jura village, and the plateau of Les Granges offering unique views of the Jura mountains.
9km300m300m3h 35mTour published by:
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This hiking trail between Col des Etroits, L’Auberson and the Mont-des-Cerfs offers a chance to discover the natural beauty of the Vaud Jura landscape. History buffs might appreciate a detour to the Museum of Mechanical Art and Heritage in Sainte-Croix.
8km280m280m3h 15mTour published by:
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| Genève (08:35) | |
| IC1 (32m) | |
| Renens VD (09:07) |
| Renens VD (09:11) | |
| IC51 (19m) | |
| Yverdon-les-Bains (09:30) |
| Yverdon-les-Bains (09:44) | |
| R12 (36m) | |
| Ste-Croix (10:20) |
| Ste-Croix, gare (10:57) | |
| 392 (4m) | |
| Ste-Croix, Col-des-Etroits (11:01) |
