Winter Hikes from Sion by public transport

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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Chemin Crans–Aminona

Minimum travel time: 40m to Crans-Montana, Zier-Régent

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.

12km

560m

500m

4h 25m

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2/10

Chemin Cry d’Er–Crans

Minimum travel time: 44m to Crans-Montana, Lac Grenon

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 35m

Tour published by:

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3/10

Chemin de Loutse

Minimum travel time: 49m to Ovronnaz, Plein soleil

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.

7km

380m

2h 40m

Tour published by:

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4/10

Winterwanderweg Bettmersee-Gopplerlücke

Minimum travel time: 1h 6m to Riederalp Mitte

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.

6km

220m

240m

2h 0m

Tour published by:

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5/10

Winterwanderweg Moosfluh–Riederalp

Minimum travel time: 1h 6m to Riederalp Mitte

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.

5km

90m

500m

1h 55m

Tour published by:

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Winterwanderweg Riederalp–Fiescheralp

Minimum travel time: 1h 6m to Riederalp Mitte

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.

9km

480m

180m

3h 25m

Tour published by:

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Chemin des Fers

Minimum travel time: 1h 13m to Leysin (station aval)

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.

11km

460m

3h 50m

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8/10

Chemin La Fouly–Prayon

Minimum travel time: 1h 13m to Prayon

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.

7km

220m

2h 15m

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9/10

Chemin Caux–Gresalleys

Minimum travel time: 1h 14m to Haut-de-Caux

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.

6km

90m

1h 50m

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Panoramaweg Unterbäch–Eischoll

Minimum travel time: 1h 14m to Brand (Unterbäch)

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.

6km

220m

260m

2h 5m

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Fastest connection from Sion to Brand (Unterbäch): 1h 14m

	Sion
	(29m)
	Raron

Walk from Raron to Raron (Talstation Unterbäch)

	Raron (Talstation Unterbäch)
	(8m)
	Unterbäch (Bergstation)

Walk from Unterbäch (Bergstation) to Unterbäch (Talstation Brand)

	Unterbäch (Talstation Brand)
	(12m)
	Brand (Unterbäch)

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Fastest connection from Sion to Crans-Montana, Zier-Régent: 40m

Walk from Sion to Sion, poste/gare

	Sion, poste/gare
	(40m)
	Crans-Montana, Zier-Régent

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Fastest connection from Sion to Crans-Montana, Lac Grenon: 44m

	Sion
	(11m)
	Sierre/Siders

Walk from Sierre/Siders to Sierre/Siders (funi)

	Sierre/Siders (funi)
	(14m)
	Crans-Montana gare

Walk from Crans-Montana gare to Crans-Montana, gare

	Crans-Montana, gare
	(7m)
	Crans-Montana, Lac Grenon

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Fastest connection from Sion to Ovronnaz, Plein soleil: 49m

	Sion
	(9m)
	Chamoson-St-Pierre-de-Clages

Walk from Chamoson-St-Pierre-de-Clages to Chamoson-St-Pierre-de-C., gare

	Chamoson-St-Pierre-de-C., gare
	(32m)
	Ovronnaz, Plein soleil

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Fastest connection from Sion to Riederalp Mitte: 1h 6m

	Sion
	(29m)
	Brig

Walk from Brig to Brig Bahnhofplatz

	Brig Bahnhofplatz
	(8m)
	Mörel

Walk from Mörel to Mörel (Riederalpbahn)

	Mörel (Riederalpbahn)
	(12m)
	Riederalp Mitte

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Fastest connection from Sion to Riederalp Mitte: 1h 6m

	Sion
	(29m)
	Brig

Walk from Brig to Brig Bahnhofplatz

	Brig Bahnhofplatz
	(8m)
	Mörel

Walk from Mörel to Mörel (Riederalpbahn)

	Mörel (Riederalpbahn)
	(12m)
	Riederalp Mitte

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Fastest connection from Sion to Riederalp Mitte: 1h 6m

	Sion
	(29m)
	Brig

Walk from Brig to Brig Bahnhofplatz

	Brig Bahnhofplatz
	(8m)
	Mörel

Walk from Mörel to Mörel (Riederalpbahn)

	Mörel (Riederalpbahn)
	(12m)
	Riederalp Mitte

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Fastest connection from Sion to Leysin (station aval): 1h 13m

	Sion
	(35m)
	Aigle

	Aigle
	(27m)
	Leysin-Feydey

Walk from Leysin-Feydey to Leysin (station aval)

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Fastest connection from Sion to Prayon: 1h 13m

	Sion
	(23m)
	Martigny

	Martigny
	(16m)
	Sembrancher

	Sembrancher
	(8m)
	Orsières

Walk from Orsières to Orsières, gare

	Orsières, gare
	(15m)
	Prayon

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	Sion
	(43m)
	Montreux

	Montreux
	(25m)
	Haut-de-Caux

Winter Hikes from Sion by public transport

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Chemin Crans–Aminona

Minimum travel time: 40m to Crans-Montana, Zier-Régent

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Chemin Cry d’Er–Crans

Minimum travel time: 44m to Crans-Montana, Lac Grenon

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Chemin de Loutse

Minimum travel time: 49m to Ovronnaz, Plein soleil

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Winterwanderweg Bettmersee-Gopplerlücke

Minimum travel time: 1h 6m to Riederalp Mitte

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Winterwanderweg Moosfluh–Riederalp

Minimum travel time: 1h 6m to Riederalp Mitte

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Winterwanderweg Riederalp–Fiescheralp

Minimum travel time: 1h 6m to Riederalp Mitte

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Chemin des Fers

Minimum travel time: 1h 13m to Leysin (station aval)

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Chemin La Fouly–Prayon

Minimum travel time: 1h 13m to Prayon

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Chemin Caux–Gresalleys

Minimum travel time: 1h 14m to Haut-de-Caux

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Panoramaweg Unterbäch–Eischoll

Minimum travel time: 1h 14m to Brand (Unterbäch)

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Fastest connection from Sion to Brand (Unterbäch): 1h 14m

Fastest connection from Sion to Crans-Montana, Zier-Régent: 40m

Fastest connection from Sion to Crans-Montana, Lac Grenon: 44m

Fastest connection from Sion to Ovronnaz, Plein soleil: 49m

Fastest connection from Sion to Riederalp Mitte: 1h 6m

Fastest connection from Sion to Riederalp Mitte: 1h 6m

Fastest connection from Sion to Riederalp Mitte: 1h 6m

Fastest connection from Sion to Leysin (station aval): 1h 13m

Fastest connection from Sion to Prayon: 1h 13m

Fastest connection from Sion to Haut-de-Caux: 1h 14m