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Snowshoeing from Saanen by public transport

Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Saanen 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 Saanen. Explore the map to find all snowshoe hikes and thousands of other outdoor activities accessible from anywhere in Switzerland.

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Parcours du Ramaclé

Minimum travel time: 13m to Les Granges-Gérignoz

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.

dist6 km
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asce160 m
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desc160 m
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dura2h 25m

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How to get to Parcours du Ramaclé

Fastest connection from Saanen to Les Granges-Gérignoz: 13m
30 (13m)
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Parcours Les Moulins–Les Monts-Chevreuils

Minimum travel time: 33m to Les Moulins, village

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.

dist6 km
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asce760 m
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desc760 m
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dura5h 0m

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How to get to Parcours Les Moulins–Les Monts-Chevreuils

Fastest connection from Saanen to Les Moulins, village: 33m
30 (19m)
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175 (7m)
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Parcours des Prés-d'Albeuve

Minimum travel time: 49m to Les Sciernes

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.

dist7 km
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asce400 m
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desc400 m
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dura3h 25m

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How to get to Parcours des Prés-d'Albeuve

Fastest connection from Saanen to Les Sciernes: 49m
30 (49m)
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Parcours du Rard

Minimum travel time: 51m to Col-du-Pillon (téléphérique)

Between the Col du Pillon and the delightful little Lake Retaud, this snowshoe trail takes you to the Chalet du Rard and then to Lake Retaud, in a tranquil natural setting with impressive views of the legendary peaks of the Les Diablerets mountains.

dist5 km
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asce180 m
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desc180 m
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dura2h 5m

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How to get to Parcours du Rard

Fastest connection from Saanen to Col-du-Pillon (téléphérique): 51m
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180 (39m)
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Parcours La Lécherette–Les Monts-Chevreuils

Minimum travel time: 52m to La Lécherette, village

This trail links the village of La Lécherette to the Monts-Chevreuils hut, a spectacular route with stunning views of Lake Hongrin and the Pays-d’Enhaut valley.

dist9 km
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asce480 m
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desc480 m
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dura4h 25m
  • Landscape: Onto a mountain peak, With panoramic views

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How to get to Parcours La Lécherette–Les Monts-Chevreuils

Fastest connection from Saanen to La Lécherette, village: 52m
30 (19m)
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175 (26m)
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Parcours du Rotey

Minimum travel time: 55m to Allières

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.

dist3 km
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asce160 m
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desc160 m
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dura1h 35m

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How to get to Parcours du Rotey

Fastest connection from Saanen to Allières: 55m
30 (55m)
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Parcours du Revers

Minimum travel time: 55m to Allières

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.

dist7 km
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asce280 m
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desc280 m
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dura3h 0m
  • Landscape: Along the water, Onto a mountain peak, With panoramic views

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Parcours de Pra Cornet

Minimum travel time: 56m to Les Mosses, Col des Mosses

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.

dist9 km
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asce440 m
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desc440 m
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dura4h 0m

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How to get to Parcours de Pra Cornet

Fastest connection from Saanen to Les Mosses, Col des Mosses: 56m
30 (19m)
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175 (30m)
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Parcours Oudiou

Minimum travel time: 58m to La Comballaz, Les Voëttes

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.

dist6 km
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asce380 m
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desc380 m
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dura3h 0m
  • Landscape: Onto a mountain peak, With panoramic views

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How to get to Parcours Oudiou

Fastest connection from Saanen to La Comballaz, Les Voëttes: 58m
30 (19m)
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175 (32m)
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Iffigfall Trail

Minimum travel time: 1h 12m to Lenk, Tennisplatz

Lenkersee, Iffigbach and, as climax, the Iffigfall – water is the trump card on this snowshoe hike. From Lenk, the trail goes in the direction of the frozen natural phenomenon under the eyes of the mighty Wildstrubel.

dist11 km
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asce360 m
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desc360 m
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dura4h 45m

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How to get to Iffigfall Trail

Fastest connection from Saanen to Lenk, Tennisplatz: 1h 12m
30 (39m)
R31 (19m)
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283 (1m)
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