Relaxed or more challenging: these winter hikes are all reachable from Geneva 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 Geneva 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 winter walk between La Givrine and Le Vermeilley involves a gentle climb affording beautiful views of the forest in the heart of the Parc Jura Vaudois and a panoramic vista of Mont Blanc.
9km
240m
240m
2h 55m
Landscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Genève (08:39) | |
| RE33 (15m) | |
| Nyon (08:54) |
| Nyon (09:29) | |
| R55 (43m) | |
| La Givrine (10:12) |
In the heart of the Vaud Alps, in a sunny climate, this winter walk between the hills above the village of Villars-sur-Ollon and the Villars Golf Course will take you along the famous Col de la Croix road leading to Les Diablerets.
7km340m30m2h 20mTour published by:
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| Genève (08:39) | |
| RE33 (1h 29m) | |
| Bex (10:08) |
| Bex (10:17) | |
| R74 (33m) | |
| La Clairière (10:50) |
This winter walk, which starts in the village of Prés-d’Orvin, will take you onto the Chasseral ridge at a height of 1,288 m where a magnificent panorama over Lake Neuchâtel, the plateau and the Alpine chain awaits you.
9km300m300m3h 0mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Genève (08:35) | |
| IC1 (32m) | |
| Renens VD (09:07) |
| Renens VD (09:11) | |
| IC51 (1h 1m) | |
| Biel/Bienne (10:12) |
| Biel/Bienne, Bahnhof/Gare (10:20) | |
| 70 (27m) | |
| Les Prés-d'Orvin, Bellevue (10:47) |
The winter walk between Frience, Solalex and Cergnement runs along a panoramic balcony facing the impressive Miroir de l’Argentine, taking you though two remote valleys and along the spectacular Anzeindaz river.
7km140m420m2h 20mTour published by:
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| Genève (08:39) | |
| RE33 (1h 29m) | |
| Bex (10:08) |
| Bex (10:17) | |
| R74 (30m) | |
| Gryon Barboleuse (10:47) |
| Gryon Barboleuse, gare (10:49) | |
| 164 (4m) | |
| Gryon, bifurcation Cergnement (10:53) |
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 50mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Genève (08:39) | |
| RE33 (1h 12m) | |
| Montreux (09:51) |
| Montreux (10:34) | |
| R37 (26m) | |
| Les Echets (11:00) |
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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| Genève (08:39) | |
| RE33 (1h 23m) | |
| Aigle (10:02) |
| Aigle (10:29) | |
| R71 (28m) | |
| Le Sépey (10:57) |
| Le Sépey, gare (11:01) | |
| 175 (7m) | |
| Leysin, En Crettaz (11:08) |
This winter hike takes you into the heart of the Neuchâtel Jura between snow-covered valleys and mountain ranges. From the Col de la Vue des Alpes, the route leads to the sun-drenched Tête de Ran peak. Once at the top, the view stretches from the Säntis to the Mont Blanc, while the French Jura and the Vosges mountains rise up towards the north.
7km220m220m2h 25mTour published by:
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| Genève (08:35) | |
| IC1 (32m) | |
| Renens VD (09:07) |
| Renens VD (09:11) | |
| IC51 (40m) | |
| Neuchâtel (09:51) |
| Neuchâtel (10:00) | |
| RE6 (19m) | |
| Les Hauts-Geneveys (10:19) |
| Les Hauts-Geneveys, gare (10:53) | |
| 426 (12m) | |
| Vue-des-Alpes (11:05) |
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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| Genève (08:39) | |
| RE33 (1h 23m) | |
| Aigle (10:02) |
| Aigle (10:29) | |
| R71 (46m) | |
| Plan Morier (11:15) |
Starting from Col du Mollendruz, the link between the Lake Geneva basin and Lake Joux, this walking route offers spectacular views of the plain and the Alps. You can opt to walk all or half of the route.
8km170m170m2h 30mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Genève (08:35) | |
| IC1 (32m) | |
| Renens VD (09:07) |
| Renens VD (09:16) | |
| R1 (9m) | |
| Cossonay-Penthalaz (09:25) |
| Cossonay-Penthalaz, gare (10:30) | |
| 750 (41m) | |
| Mollendruz, col (11:11) |
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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| Genève (08:39) | |
| RE33 (1h 23m) | |
| Aigle (10:02) |
| Aigle (10:29) | |
| R71 (28m) | |
| Le Sépey (10:57) |
| Le Sépey, gare (11:03) | |
| 175 (14m) | |
| Les Mosses, Col des Mosses (11:17) |
