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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This lofty sport route is primarily ideal for nature lovers, offering stunning views of Lake Geneva and the surrounding peaks.
5km
360m
360m
2h 40mTour published by:
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| Vevey (08:45) | |
| RE33 (16m) | |
| Aigle (09:01) |
| Aigle (09:12) | |
| R70 (24m) | |
| Versmont (09:36) |
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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| Vevey (08:45) | |
| RE33 (24m) | |
| Bex (09:09) |
| Bex, place de la gare (09:17) | |
| EV74 (33m) | |
| Arveyes, La Clairière (09:50) |
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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| Vevey (08:45) | |
| RE33 (16m) | |
| Aigle (09:01) |
| Aigle, gare (09:25) | |
| 144 (29m) | |
| Villars-sur-Ollon, Hôtels (09:54) |
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.
7km400m400m3h 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, Les Rosalys (09:43) |
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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| Vevey (08:45) | |
| RE33 (5m) | |
| Montreux (08:50) |
| Montreux (09:43) | |
| 30 (31m) | |
| Les Cases (10:14) |
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 0m
Landscape: Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
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| Vevey (08:45) | |
| RE33 (16m) | |
| Aigle (09:01) |
| Aigle (09:29) | |
| R71 (28m) | |
| Le Sépey (09:57) |
| Le Sépey, gare (10:03) | |
| 175 (11m) | |
| La Comballaz, Les Voëttes (10:14) |
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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| Vevey (08:45) | |
| RE33 (16m) | |
| Aigle (09:01) |
| Aigle (09:29) | |
| R71 (28m) | |
| Le Sépey (09:57) |
| Le Sépey, gare (10:03) | |
| 175 (14m) | |
| Les Mosses, Col des Mosses (10:17) |
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.
5km200m150m2h 0mTour published by:
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| Vevey (08:30) | |
| IR95 (49m) | |
| Nyon (09:19) |
| Nyon (09:29) | |
| R55 (34m) | |
| St-Cergue (10:03) |
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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| Vevey (08:45) | |
| RE33 (5m) | |
| Montreux (08:50) |
| Montreux (09:43) | |
| 30 (35m) | |
| Allières (10:18) |
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.
5km220m220m2h 20mTour published by:
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| Vevey (08:45) | |
| RE33 (24m) | |
| Bex (09:09) |
| Bex, place de la gare (09:17) | |
| EV74 (38m) | |
| Villars-sur-Ollon, gare (09:55) |
| Villars-sur-Ollon (10:00) | |
| R74 (18m) | |
| Col-de-Bretaye (10:18) |
