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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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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| Sierre/Siders (funi) (08:44) | |
| 2225 (13m) | |
| Crans-Montana gare (08:57) |
| Crans-Montana, gare (09:01) | |
| 431 (6m) | |
| Crans-Montana, Lac Grenon (09:07) |
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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| Sierre/Siders (funi) (08:44) | |
| 2225 (13m) | |
| Crans-Montana gare (08:57) |
| Crans-Montana, gare (09:02) | |
| 431 (8m) | |
| Aminona (09:10) |
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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| Sierre/Siders, gare routière (08:45) | |
| 451 (33m) | |
| Vissoie, poste (09:18) |
| Vissoie, poste (09:20) | |
| 452 (16m) | |
| Grimentz, Carovilla (09:36) |
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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| 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.
6km220m260m2h 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) |
This hike on the edge of the ski area passes through our solar system: the Trail of Planets leads to the historic Hotel Weisshorn, considered the pearl of Val d'Anniviers. On the way: breathtaking views of the valley floor and the 4,000-metre peaks of Valais.
11km400m400m3h 40mTour published by:
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| Sierre/Siders, gare routière (08:45) | |
| 451 (49m) | |
| St-Luc, Bella Tola (09:34) |
| St-Luc (Tignousa) (09:50) | |
| FUN (3m) | |
| Tignousa (09:53) |
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.
4km160m160m1h 30mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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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.
3km50m50m50mTour published by:
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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.
6km200m200m2h 10mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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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) |
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.
6km220m240m2h 0mTour 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) |
