Relaxed or more challenging: these winter hikes are all reachable from Evolène by public transport. From easy panoramic walks to longer alpine routes, there’s something for every level of winter hiker.
The destinations below are sorted by travel time from Evolène to make planning easier. Be sure to check the map to explore all winter hikes and thousands of other outdoor activities reachable from any starting point in Switzerland.
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This walk overlooks the resort and takes you from Crans to Aminona, crossing the bottom of the ski area from west to east. The trail alternates between stretches of forest and open areas, offering an unbeatable view of the Valais Alps.
12km
560m
500m
4h 25mTour published by:
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| Evolène, Village (09:48) | |
| 381 (29m) | |
| Sion, Valais de Coeur Champsec (10:17) |
| Sion, Valais de Coeur Champsec (10:21) | |
| 14 (24m) | |
| Sion, Nord (10:45) |
| Sion, Nord (11:10) | |
| 353 (36m) | |
| Crans-Montana, Pas de l'Ours (11:46) |
After reaching Cry d’Er by cable car, this downhill hike takes you to the centre of Crans. The highlights of this hike are undeniably the omnipresent fantastic view and the sunny terraces along the way.
7km820m30m3h 35mTour published by:
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| Evolène, Village (09:48) | |
| 381 (42m) | |
| Sion, poste/gare (10:30) |
| Sion (10:41) | |
| R91 (11m) | |
| Sierre/Siders (10:52) |
| Sierre/Siders (funi) (11:24) | |
| 2225 (14m) | |
| Crans-Montana gare (11:38) |
| Crans-Montana, gare (11:41) | |
| 431 (6m) | |
| Crans-Montana, Lac Grenon (11:47) |
Discover Caux, with its delightful Belle-Epoque buildings, beautiful natural surroundings and stunning views, imbued with a romantic ambiance and incomparable charm. This was a favourite place for the empress Sissi to come and do her long walks.
6km90m90m1h 50m
Landscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Evolène, Village (09:48) | |
| 381 (42m) | |
| Sion, poste/gare (10:30) |
| Sion (10:51) | |
| EC (36m) | |
| Montreux (11:27) |
| Montreux (11:34) | |
| R37 (26m) | |
| Les Echets (12:00) |
A lovely walk in the countryside with the delightful surprise of spotting deer in the clearing of the forest. Stop off at the “snow village” at the Tobogganing Park to visit the magical land of igloos.
4km100m100m1h 20mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Evolène, Village (09:48) | |
| 381 (42m) | |
| Sion, poste/gare (10:30) |
| Sion (10:39) | |
| IR95 (32m) | |
| Aigle (11:11) |
| Aigle (11:29) | |
| R71 (28m) | |
| Le Sépey (11:57) |
| Le Sépey, gare (12:01) | |
| 175 (7m) | |
| Leysin, En Crettaz (12:08) |
For those who don't like walking uphill, this trail is just the ticket – leading from the mountain station of the Grands Plans down to Grimentz. In several switchbacks, it winds its way partly over the busy ski runs. The leisurely second part leads downhill through the forest.
9km30m880m2h 55mTour published by:
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| Evolène, Village (09:48) | |
| 381 (42m) | |
| Sion, poste/gare (10:30) |
| Sion (10:41) | |
| R91 (11m) | |
| Sierre/Siders (10:52) |
| Sierre/Siders, gare routière (11:20) | |
| 451 (33m) | |
| Vissoie, poste (11:53) |
| Vissoie, poste (11:57) | |
| 452 (16m) | |
| Grimentz, Carovilla (12:13) |
This is a classic route and very popular for good reason: The views of the 4000-meter peaks of the Valais along the way are without parallel. The path leads from Bettmeralp via Wurzenbord up to Bättmer-Hitta. A walk through the winter wonderland takes you to Fiescheralp.
9km480m180m3h 25mTour published by:
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The fabulous view of the Aletsch Glacier is just one of the reasons for choosing this popular route. It follows Härdernagrat with constant views of the fascinating Alpine landscape of the UNESCO world heritage site. The Victorian-style Villa Cassel, located on the way to Riederalp, is another amazing sight.
5km90m500m1h 55mTour published by:
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| Evolène, Village (09:48) | |
| 381 (42m) | |
| Sion, poste/gare (10:30) |
| Sion (10:41) | |
| R91 (34m) | |
| Visp (11:15) |
| Visp (11:21) | |
| R42 (35m) | |
| Mörel (11:56) |
| Mörel (Riederalpbahn) (12:00) | |
| A1-2 (14m) | |
| Riederalp West (12:14) |
Relaxing winter hike with a view – there are no challenging ascents to overcome on this tour. Nevertheless, it offers magnificent views across the sunny plateau and the Valais mountains, including the Matterhorn.
6km220m240m2h 0mTour published by:
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| Evolène, Village (09:48) | |
| 381 (42m) | |
| Sion, poste/gare (10:30) |
| Sion (10:41) | |
| R91 (34m) | |
| Visp (11:15) |
| Visp (11:21) | |
| R42 (35m) | |
| Mörel (11:56) |
| Mörel (Riederalpbahn) (12:03) | |
| A3 (12m) | |
| Riederalp Mitte (12:15) |
This winter walk is a chance to explore the charming little village of Vers-l'Eglise. Part of the route follows the «Grande Eau» river, the other takes you up to the hills above the village, offering exceptional views of the Les Diablerets mountains and the village.
4km110m110m1h 25mTour published by:
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| Evolène, Village (09:48) | |
| 381 (42m) | |
| Sion, poste/gare (10:30) |
| Sion (10:39) | |
| IR95 (32m) | |
| Aigle (11:11) |
| Aigle (11:29) | |
| R71 (46m) | |
| Plan Morier (12:15) |
Nestled between Pays-d’Enhaut, Gruyère and the Riviera, the magical resort of Col des Mosses in the Vaud Alps benefits from an exceptional setting. Developed on an area of marshland, called “la Mosse” by the people of Ormont, this relaxing, magical walk is an invitation to linger.
7km170m170m2h 20mTour published by:
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| Evolène, Village (09:48) | |
| 381 (42m) | |
| Sion, poste/gare (10:30) |
| Sion (10:39) | |
| IR95 (32m) | |
| Aigle (11:11) |
| Aigle (11:29) | |
| R71 (28m) | |
| Le Sépey (11:57) |
| Le Sépey, gare (12:03) | |
| 175 (14m) | |
| Les Mosses, Col des Mosses (12:17) |
