Relaxed or more challenging: these winter hikes are all reachable from Montreux 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 Montreux 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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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.
6km
90m
90m
1h 50m
Landscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Montreux (09:34) | |
| R37 (26m) | |
| Les Echets (10:00) |
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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| Montreux (08:37) | |
| IR95 (10m) | |
| Aigle (08:47) |
| Aigle, gare (08:50) | |
| 144 (33m) | |
| Villars-sur-Ollon, gare (09:23) |
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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| Montreux (08:37) | |
| IR95 (10m) | |
| Aigle (08:47) |
| Aigle (09:12) | |
| R70 (27m) | |
| Leysin-Feydey (09:39) |
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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| Montreux (08:31) | |
| EC (36m) | |
| Sion (09:07) |
| Sion, poste/gare (09:12) | |
| 353 (41m) | |
| Crans-Montana, Pas de l'Ours (09:53) |
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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| Montreux (08:37) | |
| IR95 (10m) | |
| Aigle (08:47) |
| Aigle (09:29) | |
| R71 (28m) | |
| Le Sépey (09:57) |
| Le Sépey, gare (10:01) | |
| 175 (7m) | |
| Leysin, En Crettaz (10:08) |
This continual downhill run from Schönried to Gstaad and varied hike for enthusiastic hikers boasts views of towering mountain peaks, idyllic meadows and the historic heart of the Saanenland.
5km70m240m1h 25mTour published by:
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| Montreux (08:43) | |
| 30 (1h 38m) | |
| Gstaad (10:21) |
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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| Montreux (08:37) | |
| IR95 (10m) | |
| Aigle (08:47) |
| 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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| Montreux (08:37) | |
| IR95 (10m) | |
| Aigle (08:47) |
| Aigle (09:29) | |
| R71 (28m) | |
| Le Sépey (09:57) |
| Le Sépey, gare (10:03) | |
| 175 (14m) | |
| Les Mosses, Col des Mosses (10:17) |
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.
7km820m30m3h 35mTour published by:
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| Montreux (08:31) | |
| EC (36m) | |
| Sion (09:07) |
| Sion, poste/gare (09:12) | |
| 353 (45m) | |
| Crans-Montana, Le Mèrignou (09:57) |
| Crans-Montana, télé Cry d'Er (10:12) | |
| 431 (1m) | |
| Crans-Montana, Lac Grenon (10:13) |
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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| Montreux (08:31) | |
| EC (1h 10m) | |
| Brig (09:41) |
| Brig Bahnhofplatz (09:48) | |
| R42 (8m) | |
| Mörel (09:56) |
| Mörel (Riederalpbahn) (10:00) | |
| A1-2 (14m) | |
| Riederalp West (10:14) |
