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».
8 km
400 m
400 m
3h 45m
Landscape: With panoramic views,Through a Swiss Park
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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.
4 km90 m440 m1h 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) |
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.
9 km560 m560 m4h 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.
9 km640 m580 m4h 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.
2 km160 m160 m1h 15mTour published by:
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| Sion (08:41) | |
| R91 (44m) | |
| Brig (09:25) |
| Brig (09:36) | |
| RE1 (37m) | |
| Kandersteg (10:13) |
Past the highest football pitch in Europe and then onto winding paths leading higher and higher – after hiking through the snow-covered larch forest, snowshoe hikers will reach the top of the route with wonderful views of the Bietschhorn, Aletschhorn and Finsteraarhorn.
4 km220 m220 m2h 0mTour published by:
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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.
7 km70 m840 m3h 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.
4 km240 m240 m2h 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) |
A snowshoe experience at a height of over 2,000 metres above sea level: the trail leads through the mountain pastures of Gspon, offering virtually uninterrupted views of the village and imposing mountain landscapes. To cap it off, the route goes past Europe’s highest football stadium.
3 km200 m200 m1h 45mTour published by:
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| Sion (08:41) | |
| R91 (34m) | |
| Visp (09:15) |
| Visp (09:37) | |
| R42 (12m) | |
| Stalden-Saas (09:49) |
| Stalden-Saas (Talstation) (09:55) | |
| 2270 (7m) | |
| Staldenried (10:02) |
| Staldenried (10:10) | |
| 2271 (6m) | |
| Gspon (Bergstation) (10:16) |
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.
5 km220 m220 m2h 10mTour published by:
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| Sion (08:41) | |
| R91 (11m) | |
| Sierre/Siders (08:52) |
| Sierre/Siders, gare routière (09:15) | |
| 451 (1h 2m) | |
| Chandolin, poste (10:17) |
