Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Zermatt 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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An idyllic hike through a beautiful forest of arolla pines and larches. The walk takes you to Findeln, where there are breathtaking views of the Matterhorn.
3km
80m
240m
1h 25mTour published by:
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| Zermatt GGB (08:48) | |
| 48 (15m) | |
| Riffelalp (09:03) |
A snowshoe trail that runs from Schwarzsee to below the steep northern face of the Matterhorn, passing through the splendid village of Stafelalp. A stunning sight!
8km40m760m3h 10mTour published by:
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| Zermatt (Matterhorn Talstat.) (08:50) | |
| 2280 (7m) | |
| Furi (08:57) |
Discover some magical places with this snowshoe hike between Rotenboden and Riffelberg. You’ll also pass alongside the still waters of Riffelsee lake, a unique sight.
3km30m260m1h 10mTour published by:
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| Zermatt GGB (08:48) | |
| 48 (23m) | |
| Riffelberg (09:11) |
This route from Stafelbar to Wannihorn is the royal road amongst Grächen’s snowshoe trails. At the top, your efforts are rewarded by spectacular panoramic views – the Weisshorn, the Bietschhorn beyond the Rhône Valley and, to the east, the Weissmies Group are all guaranteed to cast their spell on you.
5km500m500m3h 20m
Landscape: Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
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Attractive snowshoe trail through Grächen’s landscape with views of 14 four-thousand-metre peaks, including the world-famous Matterhorn. The snowshoe trail sets off from Alpe Äbnet. From here, the trail is relatively flat to begin with, becoming steeper as it passes through conifer forests and up to Hannigalp.
3km360m30m1h 50mTour published by:
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| Zermatt (08:37) | |
| R41 (40m) | |
| St. Niklaus VS (09:17) |
| St. Niklaus VS, Bahnhof (09:20) | |
| 551 (22m) | |
| Grächen, Zentrum (09:42) |
| Grächen (Talstation Hannigalp) (09:55) | |
| 2275 (8m) | |
| Hannigalp (Bergst. Grächen) (10:03) |
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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| Zermatt (08:37) | |
| R41 (59m) | |
| Stalden-Saas (09:36) |
| Stalden-Saas, Bahnhof (09:54) | |
| 511 (19m) | |
| Saas-Balen, Dorf (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.
4km220m220m2h 0mTour published by:
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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.
3km200m200m1h 45mTour published by:
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| Zermatt (08:37) | |
| R41 (59m) | |
| Stalden-Saas (09:36) |
| Stalden-Saas (Talstation) (09:55) | |
| 2270 (7m) | |
| Staldenried (10:02) |
| Staldenried (10:10) | |
| 2271 (6m) | |
| Gspon (Bergstation) (10:16) |
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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| Zermatt (08:52) | |
| GEX (1h 14m) | |
| Brig Bahnhofplatz (10:06) |
| Brig, Bahnhof (10:20) | |
| 624 (22m) | |
| Blatten b. Naters,Luftseilbahn (10:42) |
