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.
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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.
6km
160m
160m
2h 25mTour published by:
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| Saanen (08:39) | |
| 30 (13m) | |
| Les Granges-Gérignoz (08:52) |
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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| Saanen (08:39) | |
| 30 (19m) | |
| Château-d'Oex (08:58) |
| Château-d'Oex, gare (09:05) | |
| 175 (7m) | |
| Les Moulins, village (09:12) |
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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| Saanen (08:39) | |
| 30 (49m) | |
| Les Sciernes (09:28) |
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.
5km180m180m2h 5mTour published by:
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| Saanen, Bahnhof (09:22) | |
| 180 (44m) | |
| Col-du-Pillon, Glacier 3000 (10:06) |
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.
9km480m480m4h 25m
Landscape: Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
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| Saanen (08:39) | |
| 30 (19m) | |
| Château-d'Oex (08:58) |
| Château-d'Oex, gare (09:05) | |
| 175 (26m) | |
| La Lécherette, village (09:31) |
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 0mLandscape: Along the water,Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
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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.
3km160m160m1h 35mTour published by:
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| Saanen (08:39) | |
| 30 (55m) | |
| Allières (09:34) |
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.
9km440m440m4h 0mTour published by:
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| Saanen (08:39) | |
| 30 (19m) | |
| Château-d'Oex (08:58) |
| Château-d'Oex, gare (09:05) | |
| 175 (30m) | |
| Les Mosses, Col des Mosses (09:35) |
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 0mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
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| Saanen (08:39) | |
| 30 (19m) | |
| Château-d'Oex (08:58) |
| Château-d'Oex, gare (09:05) | |
| 175 (32m) | |
| La Comballaz, Les Voëttes (09:37) |
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.
11km360m360m4h 45mTour published by:
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| Saanen (09:17) | |
| 30 (39m) | |
| Zweisimmen (09:56) |
| Zweisimmen (10:06) | |
| R31 (19m) | |
| Lenk im Simmental (10:25) |
| Lenk im Simmental, Bahnhof (10:28) | |
| 283 (1m) | |
| Lenk, Tennisplatz (10:29) |
