Relaxed or more challenging: these winter hikes are all reachable from Le Châble 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 Le Châble 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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The easy loop hike shows Val Ferret from its most beautiful side. The hidden glacier valley beckons with its pristine natural beauty and an amazing mountain backdrop.
7 km
220 m
220 m
2h 15mTour published by:
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| Le Châble VS (08:59) | |
| R81 (8m) | |
| Sembrancher (09:07) |
| Sembrancher (09:09) | |
| R (9m) | |
| Orsières (09:18) |
| Orsières, gare (09:46) | |
| 272 (15m) | |
| Prayon (10:01) |
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.
7 km820 m30 m3h 35mTour published by:
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| Le Châble VS (08:59) | |
| R81 (25m) | |
| Martigny (09:24) |
| Martigny (09:42) | |
| IR90 (25m) | |
| Sierre/Siders (10:07) |
| Sierre/Siders (funi) (10:24) | |
| 2225 (14m) | |
| Crans-Montana gare (10:38) |
| Crans-Montana, gare (10:41) | |
| 431 (6m) | |
| Crans-Montana, Lac Grenon (10:47) |
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.
12 km560 m500 m4h 25mTour published by:
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| Le Châble VS (08:59) | |
| R81 (25m) | |
| Martigny (09:24) |
| Martigny (09:42) | |
| IR90 (14m) | |
| Sion (09:56) |
| Sion, poste/gare (10:10) | |
| 353 (41m) | |
| Crans-Montana, Pas de l'Ours (10:51) |
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.
7 km340 m30 m2h 20mTour published by:
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| Le Châble VS (08:59) | |
| R81 (25m) | |
| Martigny (09:24) |
| Martigny (09:35) | |
| RE33 (15m) | |
| Bex (09:50) |
| Bex, place de la gare (10:17) | |
| EV74 (33m) | |
| Arveyes, La Clairière (10:50) |
Hike with magnificent views of the Valais Alps. Visible on the horizon: the villages on the plain, Sion with its castles and patchwork of hillside vineyards. The trail leads uphill through the forest and across snowy meadows, then towards Bouvette de Loutze and back again.
7 km380 m380 m2h 40m
Landscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Le Châble VS (08:59) | |
| R81 (25m) | |
| Martigny (09:24) |
| Martigny (09:47) | |
| R91 (10m) | |
| Riddes (09:57) |
| Riddes, gare (10:20) | |
| 312 (35m) | |
| Ovronnaz, Chevaley (10:55) |
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.
6 km90 m90 m1h 50mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Le Châble VS (08:59) | |
| R81 (25m) | |
| Martigny (09:24) |
| Martigny (09:35) | |
| RE33 (32m) | |
| Montreux (10:07) |
| 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.
4 km100 m100 m1h 20mLandscape: With panoramic views,Through a Swiss Park
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| Le Châble VS (08:59) | |
| R81 (25m) | |
| Martigny (09:24) |
| Martigny (09:35) | |
| RE33 (21m) | |
| Aigle (09:56) |
| Aigle (10:29) | |
| R71 (28m) | |
| Le Sépey (10:57) |
| Le Sépey, gare (11:01) | |
| 175 (7m) | |
| Leysin, En Crettaz (11:08) |
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.
9 km480 m180 m3h 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.
5 km90 m500 m1h 55mTour published by:
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| Le Châble VS (08:59) | |
| R81 (25m) | |
| Martigny (09:24) |
| Martigny (09:42) | |
| IR90 (50m) | |
| Brig (10:32) |
| Brig Bahnhofplatz (10:48) | |
| R42 (8m) | |
| Mörel (10:56) |
| Mörel (Riederalpbahn) (11:00) | |
| A1-2 (14m) | |
| Riederalp West (11:14) |
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.
6 km220 m240 m2h 0mTour published by:
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| Le Châble VS (08:59) | |
| R81 (25m) | |
| Martigny (09:24) |
| Martigny (09:42) | |
| IR90 (50m) | |
| Brig (10:32) |
| Brig Bahnhofplatz (10:48) | |
| R42 (8m) | |
| Mörel (10:56) |
| Mörel (Riederalpbahn) (11:03) | |
| A3 (12m) | |
| Riederalp Mitte (11:15) |
