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Winter Hikes from Saanen by public transport

Relaxed or more challenging: these winter hikes are all reachable from Saanen 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 Saanen 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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Gruben-Winterwanderweg

Minimum travel time: 3m to Gstaad

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.

dist5 km
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asce70 m
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desc240 m
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dura1h 25m

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How to get to Gruben-Winterwanderweg

Fastest connection from Saanen to Gstaad: 3m
R39 (3m)
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Saanenmöser-Schönried-Winterwanderweg

Minimum travel time: 16m to Schönried

After leaving Saanenmöser, winter walkers reach Schönried via a hiking trail with forests on either side. The view on the Horneggli and Schönried is the highlight of this popular route.

dist5 km
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asce110 m
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desc140 m
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dura1h 30m

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How to get to Saanenmöser-Schönried-Winterwanderweg

Fastest connection from Saanen to Schönried: 16m
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183 (10m)
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Wispile-Gsteig-Winterwanderweg

Minimum travel time: 28m to Gsteig b. Gstaad, Post

With the Horneggli, Eggli and Wasserngrat in view, this panoramic route takes you over meadows and past idyllic sections of forest from the Wispile down to the historic village of Gsteig at the foot of the Col du Pillon.

dist9 km
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asce120 m
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desc840 m
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dura3h 0m

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How to get to Wispile-Gsteig-Winterwanderweg

Fastest connection from Saanen to Gsteig b. Gstaad, Post: 28m
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180 (26m)
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Lauenensee-Winterwanderweg

Minimum travel time: 31m to Lauenen b. Gstaad, Rohrbrücke

The mountain village of Lauenen is set between Gstaad and the majestic Wildhorn. From here you walk up to the much-praised Lake Lauenen. This hiking route is renowned for its silence and seclusion.

dist9 km
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asce240 m
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desc240 m
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dura2h 50m
  • Landscape: Along the water, With panoramic views

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How to get to Lauenensee-Winterwanderweg

Fastest connection from Saanen to Lauenen b. Gstaad, Rohrbrücke: 31m
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184 (9m)
181 (17m)
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Chemin Isenau–Col du Pillon

Minimum travel time: 51m to Col-du-Pillon (téléphérique)

The winter walk between the Col du Pillon and Isenau offers spectacular views of the Les Diablerets mountains and the peaks surrounding Les Diablerets and passes by Lake Retaud situated in a basin on the south side of the Palette and frozen in winter.

dist7 km
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asce280 m
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desc280 m
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dura2h 30m

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How to get to Chemin Isenau–Col du Pillon

Fastest connection from Saanen to Col-du-Pillon (téléphérique): 51m
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180 (39m)
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Chemin Les Mosses–La Lécherette

Minimum travel time: 52m to La Lécherette, village

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.

dist7 km
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asce170 m
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desc170 m
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dura2h 20m

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How to get to Chemin Les Mosses–La Lécherette

Fastest connection from Saanen to La Lécherette, village: 52m
30 (19m)
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175 (26m)
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Chemin Les Diablerets–Vers l’Eglise

Minimum travel time: 1h 0m to Les Diablerets

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.

dist4 km
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asce110 m
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desc110 m
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dura1h 25m

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How to get to Chemin Les Diablerets–Vers l’Eglise

Fastest connection from Saanen to Les Diablerets: 1h 0m
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180 (54m)
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Jaunpass-Bäderegg-Weg

Minimum travel time: 1h 18m to Jaunpass, Restaurant

You are in for a wild experience: With the Wildstrubel massif and the wild spikes of Gastlosen in view, the winter hiking trail leads to Bäderegg through snowy meadows over the vast pass landscape.

dist6 km
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asce170 m
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desc170 m
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dura1h 55m

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How to get to Jaunpass-Bäderegg-Weg

Fastest connection from Saanen to Jaunpass, Restaurant: 1h 18m
30 (39m)
R11 (8m)
Walk from to
259 (22m)
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Chemin du Renardeau

Minimum travel time: 1h 29m to Leysin, En Crettaz

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.

dist4 km
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asce100 m
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desc100 m
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dura1h 20m
  • Landscape: Through a Swiss Park, With panoramic views

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How to get to Chemin du Renardeau

Fastest connection from Saanen to Leysin, En Crettaz: 1h 29m
30 (19m)
Walk from to
175 (1h 3m)
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Rundweg Leiterli–Steinstoss

Minimum travel time: 1h 41m to Leiterli (Bergstation)

Moderate winter hike at the edge of the Lenk–Betelberg ski resort with spectacular panoramic view of the mountains of the western Bernese Oberland. Also impressive: the bizarre Gryden.

dist3 km
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asce150 m
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desc150 m
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dura1h 10m

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How to get to Rundweg Leiterli–Steinstoss

Fastest connection from Saanen to Leiterli (Bergstation): 1h 41m
30 (39m)
R31 (19m)
Walk from to
2380 (18m)
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