Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Montreux 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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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.
3km
160m
160m
1h 35mTour published by:
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| Montreux (08:43) | |
| 30 (31m) | |
| Les Cases (09:14) |
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.
7km280m280m3h 0m
Landscape: Along the water,Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
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| Montreux (08:43) | |
| 30 (35m) | |
| Allières (09:18) |
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.
7km400m400m3h 25mTour published by:
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| Montreux (08:43) | |
| 30 (44m) | |
| Les Sciernes (09:27) |
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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| Montreux (08:35) | |
| IR95 (11m) | |
| Aigle (08:46) |
| Aigle, gare (08:50) | |
| 144 (29m) | |
| Villars-sur-Ollon, Hôtels (09:19) |
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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| Montreux (08:35) | |
| IR95 (11m) | |
| Aigle (08:46) |
| Aigle, gare (08:50) | |
| 144 (33m) | |
| Villars-sur-Ollon, gare (09:23) |
| Villars-sur-Ollon (09:30) | |
| R74 (2m) | |
| Roches Grises (09:32) |
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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| Montreux (08:35) | |
| IR95 (11m) | |
| Aigle (08:46) |
| Aigle (09:12) | |
| R70 (24m) | |
| Versmont (09:36) |
Starting from Château-d’Oex, a family resort in the Vaud Alps, this all-ability trail runs along the Sarine across a suspension bridge and past an icefall, returning through spectacular snow-covered pastures to the site of the International Air Balloon Festival.
6km160m160m2h 25mTour published by:
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| Montreux (08:43) | |
| 30 (1h 11m) | |
| Château-d'Oex (09:54) |
A magnificent high-altitude route starting in Bretaye, with views of Mont Blanc and the Vaud Alps. Snowshoe trekkers can also explore scenery that features tranquil Alpine lakes, broad snow-covered mountain pastures, forests, clearings and hamlets.
5km220m220m2h 20mTour published by:
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| Montreux (08:35) | |
| IR95 (11m) | |
| Aigle (08:46) |
| Aigle, gare (08:50) | |
| 144 (33m) | |
| Villars-sur-Ollon, gare (09:23) |
| Villars-sur-Ollon (09:30) | |
| R74 (18m) | |
| Col-de-Bretaye (09:48) |
When the Monts-Chevreuils ski area closed, the runs became fantastic winter trails. The Monts-Chevreuils hut at the top welcomes snowshoers for a well-deserved rest.
6km760m760m5h 0mTour published by:
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| Montreux (08:43) | |
| 30 (1h 5m) | |
| La Chaudanne-Les Moulins (09:48) |
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 45mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Montreux (08:35) | |
| IR95 (55m) | |
| Sierre/Siders (09:30) |
| Sierre/Siders (funi) (09:44) | |
| 2225 (13m) | |
| Crans-Montana gare (09:57) |
| Crans-Montana, gare (10:02) | |
| 431 (8m) | |
| Aminona (10:10) |
