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.
To make planning easier, the hikes below are sorted by travel time from Geneva. Explore the map to find all snowshoe hikes and thousands of other outdoor activities accessible from anywhere in Switzerland.
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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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.
7.0km220m280m2h 45mTour published by:
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At an altitude of 1,080 m and perched on the hills above Lavaux, a UNESCO world heritage site, Mont-Pèlerin is a spectacular vantage point offering a wealth of stunning views all along the trail.
7.0km240m240m2h 50mTour published by:
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Starting from the Col du Mollendruz, the link between the Lake Geneva region and the Vallée de Joux, the La Bréguettaz loop is ideal for families. At the halfway point, the chalet-restaurant of the same name is a chance to take a break and refuel in a cosy, authentic setting.
4.0km140m140m1h 35mTour published by:
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At the top of the Col du Mollendruz, starting from the Nordic Sport shop, this trail takes you to one of the most beautiful viewpoints of the Vaud Jura: Croix de Châtel at 1,432m.
8.0km380m380m3h 40mTour published by:
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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.
7.0km400m400m3h 35mTour published by:
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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.
5.0km120m540m2h 20mTour published by:
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Winding through the upper reaches and along the right and left bank of the Hongrin as well as a protected natural area, the path offers a breathtaking view of the Cases valley and the jagged summits of the Cape aux Moines and the Vanil des Artses.
7.0km280m280m3h 0mTour published by:
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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.
3.0km160m160m1h 35mTour published by:
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From the starting point at Les Sciernes d’Albeuve as far as the Prés d’Albeuve, enjoy the spectacular view of the circle of peaks from the Dent de Lys to the tops of the Vanil. Savour the charm and tranquillity of the region, where you might discover one of the bridges covered with timber shingles so typical of Intyamon or, if you are lucky, a wild animal in search of some dried grass.
7.0km400m400m3h 25mTour published by:
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| Genève | |
| (15m) | |
| Nyon |
| Nyon | |
| (34m) | |
| St-Cergue |
| Genève | |
| (15m) | |
| Nyon |
| Nyon | |
| (43m) | |
| La Givrine |
| Genève | |
| (57m) | |
| Vevey |
| Vevey, gare | |
| (8m) | |
| Corseaux, village |
| Corseaux | |
| (9m) | |
| Mont-Pèlerin |
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| Genève | |
| (32m) | |
| Renens VD |
| Renens VD | |
| (9m) | |
| Cossonay-Penthalaz |
| Cossonay-Penthalaz, gare | |
| (41m) | |
| Mollendruz, col |
| Genève | |
| (32m) | |
| Renens VD |
| Renens VD | |
| (9m) | |
| Cossonay-Penthalaz |
| Cossonay-Penthalaz, gare | |
| (41m) | |
| Mollendruz, col |
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| Genève | |
| (1h 2m) | |
| Palézieux |
| Palézieux | |
| (9m) | |
| Châtel-St-Denis |
| Châtel-St-Denis, centre | |
| (18m) | |
| Les Paccots, La Borbuintze |
| Genève | |
| (1h 16m) | |
| Aigle |
| Aigle, gare | |
| (31m) | |
| Villars-sur-Ollon, Hôtels |
| Genève | |
| (1h 2m) | |
| Montreux |
| Montreux | |
| (36m) | |
| Allières |
| Genève | |
| (1h 2m) | |
| Montreux |
| Montreux | |
| (36m) | |
| Allières |
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| Genève | |
| (1h 4m) | |
| Montreux |
| Montreux | |
| (46m) | |
| Les Sciernes |
Landscape: Onto an alp, Onto a mountain peak, With panoramic views
Landscape: Onto a mountain peak, Along the water, With panoramic views
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