Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Martigny 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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This lofty sport route is primarily ideal for nature lovers, offering stunning views of Lake Geneva and the surrounding peaks.
5km
360m
360m
2h 40mTour published by:
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| Martigny (08:35) | |
| RE33 (21m) | |
| Aigle (08:56) |
| Aigle (09:12) | |
| R70 (24m) | |
| Versmont (09:36) |
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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| Martigny (08:42) | |
| IR90 (25m) | |
| Sierre/Siders (09:07) |
| Sierre/Siders (funi) (09:24) | |
| 2225 (14m) | |
| Crans-Montana gare (09:38) |
| Crans-Montana, gare (09:42) | |
| 431 (8m) | |
| Aminona (09:50) |
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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| Martigny (08:35) | |
| RE33 (14m) | |
| Bex (08:49) |
| 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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| Martigny (08:35) | |
| RE33 (21m) | |
| Aigle (08:56) |
| Aigle, gare (09:25) | |
| 144 (29m) | |
| Villars-sur-Ollon, Hôtels (09:54) |
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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| Martigny (08:42) | |
| IR90 (25m) | |
| Sierre/Siders (09:07) |
| Sierre/Siders, gare routière (09:15) | |
| 451 (33m) | |
| Vissoie, poste (09:48) |
| Vissoie, poste (09:50) | |
| 452 (15m) | |
| Grimentz, Roua (10:05) |
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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| Martigny (08:42) | |
| IR90 (41m) | |
| Visp (09:23) |
| Visp, Bahnhof Süd (09:44) | |
| 511 (29m) | |
| Saas-Balen, Dorf (10:13) |
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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| Martigny (08:42) | |
| IR90 (50m) | |
| Brig (09:32) |
| Brig (09:36) | |
| RE1 (37m) | |
| Kandersteg (10:13) |
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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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.
4km240m240m2h 5mTour published by:
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| Martigny (08:42) | |
| IR90 (50m) | |
| Brig (09:32) |
| Brig, Bahnhof (09:48) | |
| 624 (22m) | |
| Blatten b. Naters,Luftseilbahn (10:10) |
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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| Martigny (08:42) | |
| IR90 (41m) | |
| Visp (09:23) |
| Visp (09:37) | |
| R42 (12m) | |
| Stalden-Saas (09:49) |
| Stalden-Saas (Talstation) (09:55) | |
| 2270 (7m) | |
| Staldenried (10:02) |
| Staldenried (10:10) | |
| 2271 (6m) | |
| Gspon (Bergstation) (10:16) |
