
Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Sierre 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 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».
Landscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Sierre/Siders (funi) (08:44) | |
| 2225 (13m) | |
| Crans-Montana gare (08:57) |
| Crans-Montana, gare (09:02) | |
| 431 (8m) | |
| Aminona (09:10) |

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.
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| Sierre/Siders (08:52) | |
| R91 (18m) | |
| Raron (09:10) |
| Raron (Talstation Unterbäch) (09:26) | |
| 2253 (8m) | |
| Unterbäch (Bergstation) (09:34) |

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.
Landscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Sierre/Siders, gare routière (08:45) | |
| 451 (33m) | |
| Vissoie, poste (09:18) |
| Vissoie, poste (09:20) | |
| 452 (15m) | |
| Grimentz, Roua (09:35) |

The Hüoterhüsi trail leads through dense fir forests, along a Valais suone (irrigation channel) to the water warden's house: the Hüoterhüsi. The return route via the Alp Bodma pasture in its dream-like setting is enough on its own to make this tour worthwhile.
Landscape: Along the water,Onto a mountain peak,Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Sierre/Siders (08:31) | |
| IR95 (19m) | |
| Visp (08:50) |
| Visp, Bahnhof Süd (09:10) | |
| 524 (23m) | |
| Visperterminen, Busterminal (09:33) |

Fancy nature, peace, and quiet? This trail guarantees relaxation in the forest of Chandolin. It leads past a small hamlet and the Alpine meadows at Chandolin. Near the Illhornhütte (hut), the views of the valley floor and its 4,000-metre peaks are spectacular.
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| Sierre/Siders, gare routière (08:45) | |
| 451 (1h 2m) | |
| Chandolin, poste (09:47) |

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.
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| Sierre/Siders (08:31) | |
| IR95 (19m) | |
| Visp (08:50) |
| Visp, Bahnhof Süd (09:14) | |
| 511 (29m) | |
| Saas-Balen, Dorf (09:43) |

A winter wonderland in Rothwald – this trail leads through larches up to the Mäderlicka restaurant with views as far as Italy before descending into the Durstbachschlucht gorge. Before starting the journey back, you can make a stop on Wasenalp and enjoy views of the surrounding mountains and the Rhône Valley.
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| Sierre/Siders (08:31) | |
| IR95 (31m) | |
| Brig (09:02) |
| Brig, Bahnhof (09:20) | |
| 631 (25m) | |
| Rothwald, Ganterwald (09:45) |

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.
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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.
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| Sierre/Siders (08:31) | |
| IR95 (31m) | |
| Brig (09:02) |
| Brig, Bahnhof (09:20) | |
| 624 (22m) | |
| Blatten b. Naters,Luftseilbahn (09:42) |

You’re sure to feel in perfect harmony with nature during this snowshoe experience in the region of Aletsch Arena. Over the course of the hike you will climb up through forests with snow-covered trees and along the Heimatt trail until you reach Fiescheralp.
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| Sierre/Siders (08:31) | |
| IR95 (19m) | |
| Visp (08:50) |
| Visp (09:08) | |
| R43 (45m) | |
| Fiesch Feriendorf (09:53) |