Hikes in Crans-Montana

The Bisse du Tsittoret Hike will take you from Vermala to the source of the Tièche along one of the most well-trodden walking paths in Crans-Montana. Along the walk, you will be charmed by unique views of the most majestic summits in the Valaisan Alps! The Bisse du Tsittoret Hike is a great adventure that provides a nice balance between difficulty and scenic views.

The Squirrel Path Hike is a pleasant adventure in Crans Montana, Switzerland that the entire family will be sure to love. Enjoy this easy going walk and get to meet squirrels on the way!

The Huiton Trail is a wonderful hiking route in Crans Montana that leads to the Plaine-Morte Glacier at 2,927 m. While out on the trail you will enjoy extraordinary views of the surrounding, as well as the nearby lakes and natural ponds that supply the region with water. The route comes to an end at the cabane des Violettes.

Long ago, the Bisse du Ro had its source in the Ertenze Valley and flowed towards Crans-Montana, bringing water needed for crops. Today, the Bisse du Ro Hike is an incredible adventure that offers beautifully scenic views of the surrounding landscape. Hike will most likely complete this walk by leaving the resort and heading up towards the Rawyl dam.

The Chemin des Contrées Hike is an easy and mostly flat route at an altitude of 1,000 m that traverses extraordinary wild surroundings. Punctuated by forests, scree, and streams, this hike offers breathtaking viewpoints throughout and includes a series of information panels that enable walkers to explore the wealth of history in the region through the lens of its local inhabitants.

The Cabane des Violettes Hike is an incredible journey in Crans Montana that will take you up into the mountains for breathtaking views of the alpine landscape. This is a long hike that can be broken up into a multi-day adventure by staying overnight in the Cabane des Violettes. This is a steep route that can be vertiginous,at times, making it suitable only for fit hikers.

The Bisse Neuf and Bisse de Varen Hike takes you through a beautiful stretch of countryside that is highlighted by pines and leafy trees. The end of the Bisse Neuf and the beginning of the Bisse de Varen are located at Valais' linguistic border. This border is geographically marked by the Raspille.

These routes follow the paths once used by inhabitants and cattle who moved around from the villages (Icogne, Lens) to the mayens (small alpine chalets), then up to the Alpine pastures, following the seasons and the growth of grass and plants.

The Transhumance Trail allows hikers to travel in the footsteps of the historical people of Crans Montana by visiting the villages, mayens (small alpine chalets) and alpine pastures where they spent their time. Although long, this hiking route offers beautiful mountain scenery that can’t be beat!

The Marmot Path is an incredible Crans Montana hiking route that offers the chance to view some of the tallest peaks in the Alps, as well as the charming marmots that have become the region’s mascot. This lovely descent is a great day hike in the region.