Relaxed or more challenging: these winter hikes are all reachable from Martigny 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 Martigny 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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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.
7km
820m
30m
3h 35mTour published by:
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| Martigny (08:42) | |
| IR90 (25m) | |
| Sierre/Siders (09:07) |
| Sierre/Siders (funi) (09:24) | |
| 2225 (14m) | |
| Crans-Montana gare (09:38) |
| Crans-Montana, gare (09:41) | |
| 431 (6m) | |
| Crans-Montana, Lac Grenon (09:47) |
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.
12km560m500m4h 25mTour published by:
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| Martigny (08:42) | |
| IR90 (25m) | |
| Sierre/Siders (09:07) |
| Sierre/Siders (funi) (09:24) | |
| 2225 (14m) | |
| Crans-Montana gare (09:38) |
| Crans-Montana, gare (09:42) | |
| 431 (8m) | |
| Aminona (09:50) |
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.
7km220m220m2h 15mTour published by:
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| Martigny (08:48) | |
| RE (19m) | |
| Sembrancher (09:07) |
| Sembrancher (09:09) | |
| R (9m) | |
| Orsières (09:18) |
| Orsières, gare (09:46) | |
| 272 (15m) | |
| Prayon (10:01) |
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.
7km380m380m2h 40m
Landscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Martigny (08:37) | |
| R91 (17m) | |
| Riddes (08:54) |
| Riddes, gare (09:10) | |
| 312 (40m) | |
| Ovronnaz, Chevaley (09:50) |
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.
11km460m460m3h 50mTour published by:
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| Martigny (08:35) | |
| RE33 (21m) | |
| Aigle (08:56) |
| 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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| Martigny (08:35) | |
| RE33 (14m) | |
| Bex (08:49) |
| Bex, place de la gare (09:17) | |
| EV74 (33m) | |
| Arveyes, La Clairière (09:50) |
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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| Martigny (08:42) | |
| IR90 (25m) | |
| Sierre/Siders (09:07) |
| Sierre/Siders, gare routière (09:15) | |
| 451 (33m) | |
| Vissoie, poste (09:48) |
| Vissoie, poste (09:50) | |
| 452 (16m) | |
| Grimentz, Carovilla (10:06) |
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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| Martigny (08:35) | |
| RE33 (32m) | |
| Montreux (09:07) |
| Montreux (09:34) | |
| R37 (26m) | |
| Les Echets (10:00) |
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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| Martigny (08:42) | |
| IR90 (50m) | |
| Brig (09:32) |
| Brig Bahnhofplatz (09:48) | |
| R42 (8m) | |
| Mörel (09:56) |
| Mörel (Riederalpbahn) (10:00) | |
| A1-2 (14m) | |
| Riederalp West (10:14) |
