Relaxed or more challenging: these winter hikes are all reachable from Sion 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 Sion 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.
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 km
820 m
30 m
3h 35mTour published by:
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| Sion (08:41) | |
| R91 (11m) | |
| Sierre/Siders (08:52) |
| Sierre/Siders (funi) (09:04) | |
| 2225 (13m) | |
| Crans-Montana gare (09:17) |
| Crans-Montana, gare (09:21) | |
| 431 (6m) | |
| Crans-Montana, Lac Grenon (09:27) |
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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| Sion (08:41) | |
| R91 (11m) | |
| Sierre/Siders (08:52) |
| Sierre/Siders (funi) (09:04) | |
| 2225 (13m) | |
| Crans-Montana gare (09:17) |
| Crans-Montana, gare (09:22) | |
| 431 (8m) | |
| Aminona (09:30) |
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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| Sion (08:48) | |
| R91 (9m) | |
| 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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| Sion (08:41) | |
| R91 (29m) | |
| 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) |
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: With panoramic views,Through a Swiss Park
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| Sion (08:39) | |
| IR95 (43m) | |
| Montreux (09:22) |
| Montreux (09:34) | |
| R37 (26m) | |
| Les Echets (10:00) |
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 km220 m220 m2h 15mTour published by:
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| Sion (08:39) | |
| IR95 (14m) | |
| Martigny (08:53) |
| Martigny (09:17) | |
| R81 (15m) | |
| Sembrancher (09:32) |
| Sembrancher (09:34) | |
| R82 (8m) | |
| Orsières (09:42) |
| Orsières, gare (09:46) | |
| 272 (15m) | |
| Prayon (10:01) |
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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| Sion (08:41) | |
| R91 (11m) | |
| Sierre/Siders (08:52) |
| Sierre/Siders, gare routière (09:15) | |
| 451 (33m) | |
| Vissoie, poste (09:48) |
| Vissoie, poste (09:50) | |
| 452 (15m) | |
| Grimentz, Roua (10:05) |
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: With panoramic views,Through a Swiss Park
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| Sion (08:39) | |
| IR95 (32m) | |
| Aigle (09:11) |
| Aigle (09:29) | |
| R71 (28m) | |
| Le Sépey (09:57) |
| Le Sépey, gare (10:01) | |
| 175 (7m) | |
| Leysin, En Crettaz (10:08) |
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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| Sion (08:39) | |
| IR95 (32m) | |
| Aigle (09:11) |
| Aigle, gare (09:25) | |
| 144 (33m) | |
| Villars-sur-Ollon, gare (09:58) |
| Villars-sur-Ollon (10:00) | |
| R74 (9m) | |
| Villars-sur-Ollon Golf (10:09) |
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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| Sion (08:41) | |
| R91 (34m) | |
| Visp (09:15) |
| Visp (09:21) | |
| R42 (35m) | |
| Mörel (09:56) |
| Mörel (Riederalpbahn) (10:03) | |
| A3 (12m) | |
| Riederalp Mitte (10:15) |
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