Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Lausanne 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 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.
7km
400m
400m
3h 35mTour published by:
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| Lausanne (08:40) | |
| IR15 (17m) | |
| Palézieux (08:57) |
| Palézieux (09:09) | |
| S50 (9m) | |
| Châtel-St-Denis (09:18) |
| Châtel-St-Denis, gare (09:23) | |
| 492 (20m) | |
| Les Paccots, Les Rosalys (09:43) |
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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| Lausanne (08:31) | |
| RE33 (31m) | |
| Aigle (09:02) |
| Aigle (09:12) | |
| R70 (24m) | |
| Versmont (09:36) |
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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| Lausanne (08:31) | |
| RE33 (37m) | |
| Bex (09:08) |
| Bex, place de la gare (09:17) | |
| EV74 (33m) | |
| Arveyes, La Clairière (09:50) |
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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| Lausanne (08:31) | |
| RE33 (31m) | |
| Aigle (09:02) |
| Aigle, gare (09:25) | |
| 144 (29m) | |
| Villars-sur-Ollon, Hôtels (09:54) |
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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| Lausanne (08:40) | |
| IR15 (33m) | |
| Romont FR (09:13) |
| Romont FR (09:21) | |
| RE3 (33m) | |
| Broc-Village (09:54) |
| Broc-Village, gare (09:58) | |
| 260 (13m) | |
| Charmey (Gruyère),La Fulateyre (10:11) |
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.
5km200m150m2h 0mTour published by:
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| Lausanne (08:30) | |
| RE33 (34m) | |
| Nyon (09:04) |
| Nyon (09:29) | |
| R55 (34m) | |
| St-Cergue (10:03) |
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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| Lausanne (08:40) | |
| IR15 (33m) | |
| Romont FR (09:13) |
| Romont FR (09:21) | |
| RE3 (33m) | |
| Broc-Village (09:54) |
| Broc-Village, gare (09:58) | |
| 260 (22m) | |
| Jaun, Dorf (10:20) |
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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| Lausanne (08:30) | |
| RE33 (34m) | |
| Nyon (09:04) |
| Nyon (09:29) | |
| R55 (43m) | |
| La Givrine (10:12) |
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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| Lausanne (08:31) | |
| RE33 (20m) | |
| Montreux (08:51) |
| Montreux (09:43) | |
| 30 (31m) | |
| Les Cases (10:14) |
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 0m
Landscape: Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
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| Lausanne (08:31) | |
| RE33 (31m) | |
| Aigle (09:02) |
| Aigle (09:29) | |
| R71 (28m) | |
| Le Sépey (09:57) |
| Le Sépey, gare (10:03) | |
| 175 (11m) | |
| La Comballaz, Les Voëttes (10:14) |
