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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The fabulous view of the Aletsch Glacier is just one of the reasons for choosing this popular route. It follows Härdernagrat with constant views of the fascinating Alpine landscape of the UNESCO world heritage site. The Victorian-style Villa Cassel, located on the way to Riederalp, is another amazing sight.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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| Sion | |
| (29m) | |
| Raron |
| Raron (Talstation Unterbäch) | |
| (8m) | |
| Unterbäch (Bergstation) |
| Unterbäch (Talstation Brand) | |
| (12m) | |
| Brand (Unterbäch) |
| Sion, poste/gare | |
| (40m) | |
| Crans-Montana, Zier-Régent |
| Sion | |
| (11m) | |
| Sierre/Siders |
| Sierre/Siders (funi) | |
| (14m) | |
| Crans-Montana gare |
| Crans-Montana, gare | |
| (7m) | |
| Crans-Montana, Lac Grenon |
| Sion | |
| (9m) | |
| Chamoson-St-Pierre-de-Clages |
| Chamoson-St-Pierre-de-C., gare | |
| (32m) | |
| Ovronnaz, Plein soleil |
| Sion | |
| (29m) | |
| Brig |
| Brig Bahnhofplatz | |
| (8m) | |
| Mörel |
| Mörel (Riederalpbahn) | |
| (12m) | |
| Riederalp Mitte |
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| Sion | |
| (29m) | |
| Brig |
| Brig Bahnhofplatz | |
| (8m) | |
| Mörel |
| Mörel (Riederalpbahn) | |
| (12m) | |
| Riederalp Mitte |
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| Sion | |
| (29m) | |
| Brig |
| Brig Bahnhofplatz | |
| (8m) | |
| Mörel |
| Mörel (Riederalpbahn) | |
| (12m) | |
| Riederalp Mitte |
| Sion | |
| (35m) | |
| Aigle |
| Aigle | |
| (27m) | |
| Leysin-Feydey |
| Sion | |
| (23m) | |
| Martigny |
| Martigny | |
| (16m) | |
| Sembrancher |
| Sembrancher | |
| (8m) | |
| Orsières |
| Orsières, gare | |
| (15m) | |
| Prayon |
| Sion | |
| (43m) | |
| Montreux |
| Montreux | |
| (25m) | |
| Haut-de-Caux |
Landscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
Landscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
















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