Relaxed or more challenging: these winter hikes are all reachable from Sierre 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 Sierre 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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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 km
560 m
500 m
4h 25mTour published by:
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| Sierre/Siders (funi) (08:44) | |
| 2225 (13m) | |
| Crans-Montana gare (08:57) |
| Crans-Montana, gare (09:02) | |
| 431 (8m) | |
| Aminona (09:10) |
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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| Sierre/Siders,Place de la gare (08:41) | |
| 421 (36m) | |
| Crans-Montana, Lac Grenon (09:17) |
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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| Sierre/Siders, gare routière (08:45) | |
| 451 (33m) | |
| Vissoie, poste (09:18) |
| Vissoie, poste (09:20) | |
| 452 (15m) | |
| Grimentz, Roua (09:35) |
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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| Sierre/Siders (08:36) | |
| R91 (21m) | |
| Chamoson-St-Pierre-de-Clages (08:57) |
| Chamoson-St-Pierre-de-C., gare (09:05) | |
| 314 (32m) | |
| Ovronnaz, Chevaley (09:37) |
The perfectly groomed winter hiking trail leads from Brandalp above Unterbäch all the way to Striigge near Eischoll – an easy walk with fantastic views of the peaks in the Rhone Valley.
6 km220 m260 m2h 5mTour published by:
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| Sierre/Siders (08:52) | |
| R91 (18m) | |
| Raron (09:10) |
| Raron (Talstation Unterbäch) (09:26) | |
| 2253 (8m) | |
| Unterbäch (Bergstation) (09:34) |
| Unterbäch (Talstation Brand) (09:44) | |
| 2254 (12m) | |
| Brand (Unterbäch) (09:56) |
The winter hiking trail is no longer in use and is not signposted. Plenty of sunshine and spectacular views of the Mattertal Valley and the surrounding four-thousand-metre peaks – this winter hike starts from Grächen and continues on a tarmac road past Hannigalp valley station and the chapel in Egga. In the forest, the route flattens out until the end destination of Bärgji-Alp.
3 km50 m50 m50mTour published by:
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| Sierre/Siders (08:31) | |
| IR95 (19m) | |
| Visp (08:50) |
| Visp, Bahnhof Süd (09:10) | |
| 552 (35m) | |
| Grächen, Schmidji (09:45) |
This family-friendly winter hike not only has magnificent views of the Matterhorn and other four-thousand-metre peaks, but also has a lot to offer culturally and historically. The trail leads along the edge of the forest and historic bisses to Alpe Äbnet. The Egga chapel offers insights into the village’s history.
4 km160 m160 m1h 30mLandscape: With panoramic views,Onto an alp
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| Sierre/Siders (08:31) | |
| IR95 (19m) | |
| Visp (08:50) |
| Visp, Bahnhof Süd (09:10) | |
| 552 (36m) | |
| Grächen, Matten (09:46) |
This winter hiking trail takes you to the most scenic lookout points around Aeschi. Several benches invite you to linger and admire the views. The ever-changing views of the Frutigtal valley, Mount Niesen, Lake Thun and the peaks above the fog line are without equal.
6 km200 m200 m2h 10mLandscape: With panoramic views,Through a Swiss Park
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| Sierre/Siders (08:31) | |
| IR95 (19m) | |
| Visp (08:50) |
| Visp (08:54) | |
| IC8 (27m) | |
| Spiez (09:21) |
| Spiez, Bahnhof (09:38) | |
| 62 (9m) | |
| Aeschi b. Spiez, Post (09:47) |
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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| Sierre/Siders (08:31) | |
| IR95 (19m) | |
| Visp (08:50) |
| Visp (09:08) | |
| R43 (25m) | |
| Mörel (09:33) |
| Mörel (Riederalpbahn) (09:39) | |
| A3 (10m) | |
| Riederalp Mitte (09:49) |
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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