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Snowshoeing in Switzerland

Explore a winter wonderland with a snowshoeing hike in Switzerland

Grab your showshoes and head into the Swiss Alps magical winter scenery. There is a world of snow-covered forests and trails to discover in the cantons of Valais, Fribourg or Vaud. Take your pick from our selection of trips below, book a certified guide and get ready for an unforgettable snowshoeing trip!

Top snowshoeing trips | Switzerland:

Most popular

Snowshoeing in the Jura Mountains, from Montreux and Geneva

Discover the secret winter spots of Switzerland with UIMLA Mountain Leader Matthew Richards on an unforgettable snowshoeing adventure in the Jura Mountains, tailored to your needs. Enjoy the best snow in Geneva, Lausanne, Vevey or Montreux and then cap the day off with a taste of a specially selected local wine!

3 days

First Time

Open to everyone

FromCHF 338

Join a group

Chablais Snowshoe Traverse: Megevette to Lake Geneva

Join UIMLA Mountain Leader Emma Jack on a snowshoe traverse of the Chablais from Megevette to Lake Geneva and discover these pristine snow-capped mountains!

8 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromGBP 1455

1+ day Snowshoeing around Zermatt, Switzerland

Join Herbert for this snowshoeing adventure in Switzerland! On this 1 or several day expedition in Zermatt, you will get to experience the beauty of the Swiss Alps!

1 day

Intermediate

Fit

FromCHF 115

5.00

(1)

Hut to hut snowshoeing tours in the Swiss Alps

Spend 1 or more nights in the best mountain huts of the Swiss Alps. In the company of a certified mountain leader in the Happy Tracks team you'll reach remote spots by snowshoe.

1 day

First Time

Open to everyone

FromEUR 550

5.00

(1)

1+ winter day trips in Valais or Vaud

Interested in experiencing an adventure in the Swiss winter? Enjoy a unique, tailored adventure in Valais or Vaud in skis or snowshoes, led by a certified guide. We will choose the route based on your preferences and needs, and take care of logistics, weather requirements, and avalanche risk!

1 day

All Levels

Open to everyone

FromEUR 90

1-day snowshoeing in the pristine powder of Verbier

Discover the scenic and famous landscapes of the Swiss Alps during a 1-day snowshoeing trip in Verbier. Join Sarah, a UIMLA mountain leader who lives locally and holds a strong passion for the Swiss mountains.

1 day

Beginner

Fit

FromCHF 60

Combins range 2-day snowshoeing

Join Sarah, UIMLA certified mountain leader, in this 2-day snowshoeing trip and get in contact with the winter natural environment of the Combins massif!

2 days

Any

FromCHF 235

Snowshoeing day in Bruson in Valais

Wonderful snowshoeing day between Larzey and Mont Brun, in front of Verbier in Valais, leaving from Bruson, with Sarah, a local UIMLA certified mountain leader.

1 day

Any

FromCHF 80

Snowshoeing in Verbier and Entremont

The Verbier, Entremont region offers numerous snowshoeing outings and the choices are endless. I propose here a 2-day hike with an overnight stay in one of the famous local mountain huts, the Cabane Brunet. The Cabane Brunet is set in the heart of the Val de Bagnes and comes highly recommended because of its incredible location.

2 days

Any

FromEUR 235

Hotel Weisshorn, Swiss Alps, 2 Day Snowshoeing Tour

Join Pascale, a UIMLA certified guide, for a 2 day snowshoeing trek in the Swiss Alps where you will get to see and stay in the mythical Hotel Weisshorn under the famed Matterhorn.

2 days

Intermediate

Fit

Val d’Anniviers, Swiss Alps, Guided Snowshoeing

Join UIMLA certified mountain leader Pascale for a full day snowshoeing tour through the beautiful Val d'Anniviers in the Swiss Alps, and enjoy some delicious fondue!

1 day

Beginner

Occasional

FromEUR 64

Zinal glacier 1-day snowshoeing hike

A snowshoeing tour on and around the Zinal glacier, in a breathtaking mountain environment of Val d'Anniviers, with Pascale, UIMLA mountain leader.

1 day

Any

FromCHF 63

1-day Snowshoeing near Bex in Vallon de Javerne, Switzerland

Follow ASAM-UIMLA certified mountain leader Cyrille on this 1-day snowshoeing program and explore the beautiful Vallon de Javerne in Bex, Switzerland.

1 day

Beginner

Fit

5-day Snowshoeing tour in the Engadine with accommodation at the historic Inn & Hotel Berninahaus

Join Markus, a certified GeoGuide, on this snowshoeing tour in the Engadin and Bernina Valleys, in the canton of Graubünden, staying at the 500-year old renovated Berninahäuser Hotel.

5 days

Intermediate

Occasional

Snowshoeing in Switzerland’s Jura Mountains with overnight in a rustic yurt (2 days)

Join certified GeoGuide Markus on this great 2-day snowshoeing tour in the Jura Mountains in Switzerland, staying at a rustic yurt, starting from the tiny village of Les Charbonnières in Vaud.

2 days

Intermediate

Occasional

FromCHF 347

1-day Snowshoeing in Jura Vaudois Nature Park, Switzerland

Discover the beautiful winter landscape and geological formations of the amazing Jura Vaudois Nature Park, in the canton of Vaud, along UIMLA-certified Mountain Leader Cyrille.

1 day

Intermediate

Occasional

Evening snowshoe and fondue in the Swiss Alps, Moléson-sur-Gruyères

Enjoy a snowshoe walk under the stars and a delicious cheese fondue around the fire in Moléson-sur-Gruyères, in the canton of Fribourg, along with UIMLA Mountain Leader Cyrille.

1 day

First Time

Open to everyone

FromCHF 80

1-day Snowshoeing around Gruyère, Switzerland

Discover the incredible winter landscapes of Switzerland while you enjoy snowshoeing on this 1-day program around Gruyère led by ASAM-UIMLA certified mountain leader Cyrille.

1 day

Intermediate

Fit

Snowshoeing day in Toggenburg, near Zurich

Join a certified guide in the snowy hills of Toggenburg in Switzerland for a day of enchanting snowshoeing on a program in the breathtaking Alps and the immaculate scenery near Zurich.

1 day

All Levels

Occasional

FromCHF 90

Bishorn 5-day hut-to-hut glacier tour

A certified mountain guide will take you along this great 5-day hut to hut glacier trek in the beautiful Bishorn, Pennine Alps.

5 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromCHF 995

1-Week Snowshoeing Holiday in the Swiss Alps, Near Leysin

Join UIMLA-certified mountain leader Ian on a breathtaking week-long tour snowshoeing through the immaculate Swiss Alps near Leysin and experience the unbridled beauty of one of Europe’s most prestigious regions.

7 days

Beginner

Occasional

FromCHF 1490

What people are saying about these trips

Emma Brownlow-Smith

5.00

March, 2022

1+ winter day trips in Valais or Vaud

Very user friendly platform with timely responses from Explore Share representatives. The trip itself with Tom from Alps Adventures was awesome and ensure that we had an experience that was 100% what we wanted. Recommend both the platform and the guide. Thanks to all for arranging and delivering so well.

Lara Friedman-Shedlov

5.00

February, 2019

Hut to hut snowshoeing tours in the Swiss Alps

Raphael was a fantastic guide, extremely competent and organized, ready to deal with every contingency, and also a lot of fun. The trip exceeded our expectations across the board!

There are many reasons for choosing Snowshoeing in Switzerland

Switzerland boasts an absolutely gorgeous alpine scenery, made up of open fields and pretty valleys, snow-capped forests, stunning mountains and enchanting small villages and towns. Come discover the postcard-pretty landscapes of this winter wonderland!

Good to know:

Country Code

+41

Currency

Swiss Franc (CHF)

Best time to visit

December to March

Language

French, Italian, German, Romansh

Getting there

You can fly to Zurich and Geneva from all major European hubs. Easy access overland from neighboring countries: Italy, Germany, France, Austria and Liechtenstein

Weather

The weather varies throughout Switzerland during the winter and early spring, but on average, temperatures may range between -2ºC and 7ºC in the valleys. Higher up in the mountains temperatures are colder. There is plenty of snowfall throughout the winter, but also many sunny days

More info about Snowshoeing in Switzerland:

Switzerland offers plenty of beautiful locations for snowshoe walks, from the Jura Vaudois Nature Park in the canton of Vaud, a guided snowshoeing program in Toggenburg, near Zürich, or a several day hut-to-hut tour in the Swiss Alps. These are just few of the many stunning spots you can pick for your snowshoeing trip next winter!

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