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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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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| R81 (15m) | |
| R82 (8m) | |
| 272 (15m) | |
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 viewsTour published by:
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| R91 (14m) | |
| 314 (32m) | |
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 viewsTour published by:
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| IR95 (28m) | |
| R37 (23m) | |
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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| IR95 (25m) | |
| 2225 (13m) | |
| 431 (6m) | |
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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| IR90 (14m) | |
| 353 (41m) | |
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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| IR95 (17m) | |
| 144 (26m) | |
| 163 (5m) | |
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.
7 km140 m420 m2h 20mTour published by:
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| R91 (18m) | |
| 110 (4m) | |
| R74 (30m) | |
| 164 (4m) | |
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: Through a Swiss Park, With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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| IR95 (17m) | |
| R71 (28m) | |
| 175 (7m) | |
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.
9 km30 m880 m2h 55mTour published by:
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| IR95 (25m) | |
| 451 (33m) | |
| 452 (15m) | |
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.
11 km460 m460 m3h 50mTour published by:
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| IR90 (20m) | |
| R70 (27m) | |
| 171 (11m) | |
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