Relaxed or more challenging: these winter hikes are all reachable from Lausanne 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 Lausanne 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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A lovely climb through forests and meadows to the Restaurant des Fers, affording stunning views of the surrounding peaks, the best known including Le Mont d’Or, Pic Chaussy and the whole Les Diablerets mountain range.
11km
460m
460m
3h 50mTour published by:
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| Lausanne (08:31) | |
| RE33 (31m) | |
| Aigle (09:02) |
| Aigle (09:12) | |
| R70 (27m) | |
| Leysin-Feydey (09:39) |
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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| Lausanne (08:31) | |
| RE33 (37m) | |
| Bex (09:08) |
| Bex, place de la gare (09:17) | |
| EV74 (33m) | |
| Arveyes, La Clairière (09:50) |
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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| Lausanne (08:31) | |
| RE33 (20m) | |
| Montreux (08:51) |
| Montreux (09:34) | |
| R37 (26m) | |
| Les Echets (10:00) |
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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| Lausanne (08:31) | |
| RE33 (31m) | |
| Aigle (09:02) |
| Aigle (09:29) | |
| R71 (28m) | |
| Le Sépey (09:57) |
| Le Sépey, gare (10:01) | |
| 175 (7m) | |
| Leysin, En Crettaz (10:08) |
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.
9km240m240m2h 55mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Lausanne (08:30) | |
| RE33 (34m) | |
| Nyon (09:04) |
| Nyon (09:29) | |
| R55 (43m) | |
| La Givrine (10:12) |
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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| Lausanne (08:31) | |
| RE33 (31m) | |
| Aigle (09:02) |
| Aigle (09:29) | |
| R71 (46m) | |
| Plan Morier (10:15) |
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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| Lausanne (08:31) | |
| RE33 (31m) | |
| Aigle (09:02) |
| Aigle (09:29) | |
| R71 (28m) | |
| Le Sépey (09:57) |
| Le Sépey, gare (10:03) | |
| 175 (14m) | |
| Les Mosses, Col des Mosses (10:17) |
This idyllic winter hike leads between the tall fir trees of the Franches-Montagnes from Le Noirmont station to Le Creux-des-Biches. The easy tour across the vast plateau of the Franches-Montagnes is ideal for beginners.
3km70m30m55mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park
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| Lausanne (08:34) | |
| IC5 (47m) | |
| Neuchâtel (09:21) |
| Neuchâtel (09:29) | |
| IR66 (28m) | |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds (09:57) |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds (10:02) | |
| R36 (20m) | |
| Le Creux-des-Biches (10:22) |
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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| Lausanne (08:31) | |
| RE33 (37m) | |
| Bex (09:08) |
| Bex, place de la gare (09:17) | |
| EV74 (25m) | |
| Gryon, gare (09:42) |
| Gryon, gare (10:14) | |
| 165 (9m) | |
| Gryon, bifurcation Cergnement (10:23) |
This hike from Saignelégier leads you to Le Noirmont through the typical scenery of the Jura. The route allows you to discover the capital of the Franches-Montagnes, Saignelégier, well known for its Marché-Concours National de chevaux (National Horse Show).
6km50m80m1h 45mTour published by:
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| Lausanne (08:34) | |
| IC5 (47m) | |
| Neuchâtel (09:21) |
| Neuchâtel (09:29) | |
| IR66 (28m) | |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds (09:57) |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds (10:02) | |
| R36 (25m) | |
| Le Noirmont (10:27) |
