Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Sion 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».
8km
400m
400m
3h 45m
Landscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Sion (08:41) | |
| R91 (11m) | |
| Sierre/Siders (08:52) |
| Sierre/Siders (funi) (09:04) | |
| 2225 (13m) | |
| Crans-Montana gare (09:17) |
| Crans-Montana, gare (09:22) | |
| 431 (8m) | |
| Aminona (09:30) |
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.
4km90m440m1h 50mTour published by:
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| Sion (08:41) | |
| R91 (29m) | |
| Raron (09:10) |
| Raron (Talstation Unterbäch) (09:26) | |
| 2253 (8m) | |
| Unterbäch (Bergstation) (09:34) |
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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| Sion (08:39) | |
| IR95 (32m) | |
| Aigle (09:11) |
| Aigle, gare (09:25) | |
| 144 (29m) | |
| Villars-sur-Ollon, Hôtels (09:54) |
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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| Sion (08:39) | |
| IR95 (32m) | |
| Aigle (09:11) |
| Aigle, gare (09:25) | |
| 144 (33m) | |
| Villars-sur-Ollon, gare (09:58) |
| Villars-sur-Ollon (10:00) | |
| R74 (2m) | |
| Roches Grises (10:02) |
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.
9km560m560m4h 50mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Sion (08:41) | |
| R91 (11m) | |
| Sierre/Siders (08:52) |
| Sierre/Siders, gare routière (09:15) | |
| 451 (33m) | |
| Vissoie, poste (09:48) |
| Vissoie, poste (09:50) | |
| 452 (15m) | |
| Grimentz, Roua (10:05) |
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.
9km640m580m4h 50mTour published by:
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| Sion (08:41) | |
| R91 (34m) | |
| Visp (09:15) |
| Visp, Bahnhof Süd (09:44) | |
| 511 (29m) | |
| Saas-Balen, Dorf (10:13) |
A great combination of easy but still very scenic snow shoe tour is waiting for you. After a the hike to the viewpoint on the top of «Höh», snow shoe hikers will be rewarded with the most beautiful panorama of Kandersteg and the mountain range of the UNESCO World heritage site.
2km160m160m1h 15mTour published by:
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| Sion (08:41) | |
| R91 (44m) | |
| Brig (09:25) |
| Brig (09:36) | |
| RE1 (37m) | |
| Kandersteg (10:13) |
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.
7km70m840m3h 0mTour published by:
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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.
4km240m240m2h 5mTour published by:
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| Sion (08:41) | |
| R91 (44m) | |
| Brig (09:25) |
| Brig, Bahnhof (09:48) | |
| 624 (22m) | |
| Blatten b. Naters,Luftseilbahn (10:10) |
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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| Sion (08:39) | |
| IR95 (43m) | |
| Montreux (09:22) |
| Montreux (09:43) | |
| 30 (31m) | |
| Les Cases (10:14) |
