Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Vevey 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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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.
3 km
160 m
160 m
1h 35mTour published by:
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| Vevey (08:30) | |
| IR95 (6m) | |
| Montreux (08:36) |
| Montreux (08:43) | |
| 30 (31m) | |
| Les Cases (09:14) |
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.
7 km280 m280 m3h 0m
Landscape: Onto a mountain peak,Along the water,With panoramic views
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| Vevey (08:30) | |
| IR95 (6m) | |
| Montreux (08:36) |
| Montreux (08:43) | |
| 30 (35m) | |
| Allières (09:18) |
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.
7 km400 m400 m3h 25mTour published by:
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| Vevey (08:30) | |
| IR95 (6m) | |
| Montreux (08:36) |
| Montreux (08:43) | |
| 30 (44m) | |
| Les Sciernes (09:27) |
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.
5 km120 m540 m2h 20mTour published by:
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| Vevey (08:30) | |
| IR95 (17m) | |
| Aigle (08:47) |
| Aigle, gare (08:50) | |
| 144 (33m) | |
| Villars-sur-Ollon, gare (09:23) |
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.
10 km190 m420 m3h 50mTour published by:
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| Vevey (08:30) | |
| IR95 (17m) | |
| Aigle (08:47) |
| Aigle, gare (08:50) | |
| 144 (26m) | |
| Villars-sur-Ollon, télécabine (09:16) |
| Villars-sur-Ollon, télécabine (09:26) | |
| 164 (7m) | |
| Arveyes, gare (09:33) |
This lofty sport route is primarily ideal for nature lovers, offering stunning views of Lake Geneva and the surrounding peaks.
5 km360 m360 m2h 40mTour published by:
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| Vevey (08:30) | |
| IR95 (17m) | |
| Aigle (08:47) |
| Aigle (09:12) | |
| R70 (24m) | |
| Versmont (09:36) |
The charm of snow-covered mountain chalets and a view over Lake Geneva make this circular walk an unmissable experience in the Pre-Alps region. The path winds through the clearing and between La Mayetta and La Vuichouda pastures before climbing up to the summit of the Corbetta.
7 km400 m400 m3h 35mTour published by:
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| Vevey, gare (08:37) | |
| 213 (27m) | |
| Châtel-St-Denis, centre (09:04) |
| Châtel-St-Denis, gare (09:23) | |
| 492 (20m) | |
| Les Paccots, La Borbuintze (09:43) |
A magnificent high-altitude route starting in Bretaye, with views of Mont Blanc and the Vaud Alps. Snowshoe trekkers can also explore scenery that features tranquil Alpine lakes, broad snow-covered mountain pastures, forests, clearings and hamlets.
5 km220 m220 m2h 20mTour published by:
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| Vevey (08:30) | |
| IR95 (17m) | |
| Aigle (08:47) |
| Aigle, gare (08:50) | |
| 144 (33m) | |
| Villars-sur-Ollon, gare (09:23) |
| Villars-sur-Ollon (09:30) | |
| R74 (18m) | |
| Col-de-Bretaye (09:48) |
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.
6 km160 m160 m2h 25mTour published by:
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| Vevey (08:30) | |
| IR95 (6m) | |
| Montreux (08:36) |
| Montreux (08:43) | |
| 30 (1h 11m) | |
| Château-d'Oex (09:54) |
The Archette snowshoe trail is a circular route starting at the village of St-Cergue, taking you through snowy forests, with fantastic views of the Alps and Lake Geneva.
5 km200 m150 m2h 0mTour published by:
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| Vevey (08:30) | |
| IR95 (43m) | |
| Nyon (09:13) |
| Nyon (09:29) | |
| R55 (34m) | |
| St-Cergue (10:03) |
