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.
5 km
360 m
360 m
2h 40mTour published by:
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| IR90 (20m) | |
| R70 (24m) | |
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 km120 m540 m2h 20mTour published by:
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| IR95 (17m) | |
| 144 (26m) | |
| 163 (1m) | |
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».
8 km400 m400 m3h 45m
Landscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| IR95 (25m) | |
| 2225 (13m) | |
| 431 (8m) | |
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.
10 km190 m420 m3h 50mTour published by:
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| R91 (18m) | |
| 110 (4m) | |
| R74 (33m) | |
The tour on the attractive snowshoe trail shows how wild Val d'Arpette can be. Far from the well-trodden paths, the glacier valley with its gnarled Swiss pine forests and snow-covered meadows is a perfect place to enjoy the Alpine landscape in winter.
3 km140 m140 m1h 25mTour published by:
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| R81 (15m) | |
| R82 (8m) | |
| 271 (22m) | |
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.
4 km90 m440 m1h 50mTour published by:
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| R91 (53m) | |
| 2253 (8m) | |
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.
6 km380 m380 m3h 0mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
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| IR95 (17m) | |
| R71 (28m) | |
| 175 (11m) | |
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 km160 m160 m1h 35mTour published by:
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| IR95 (28m) | |
| 30 (31m) | |
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.
9 km560 m560 m4h 50mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| IR95 (25m) | |
| 451 (33m) | |
| 452 (15m) | |
This trail takes you on a journey through an enchanted forest and stunning scenery in the woods of Pra-Cornet. Don’t be surprised if you meet one or two elves or other sculptures along the way. The final highlight is the Pra-Cornet plateau offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
9 km440 m440 m4h 0mTour published by:
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| IR95 (17m) | |
| R71 (28m) | |
| 175 (14m) | |
