Walking Routes in Verbier

Discover the top Verbier walking trails and routes

If you're coming to Verbier during the summer, it is simply beautiful and you're likely to want to throw on your walking boots and head out for a hike, walk or just an easy ramble around the mountains.

Find loads of top tips and local insights in our Verbier Hiking & Walking Guide.

A metal structure on top of a grassy hill with mountains in the background

Fontaney Cabine Mont Fort

Location: Verbier

Between Les Ruinettes and La Chaux, at an altitude of 2,300m, the art works exhibited are created by international artists invited to display their creations in Verbier every two years.

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Pierre Avoi, La Tzoumaz

Location: Tzoumaz

The Pierre Avoi summit is a 170m limestone tower.

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Sentier des Sens, La Tzoumaz

Location: Verbier

Open up your senses on this short walk and see the beautiful scenery, hear the wildlife, smell the alpine flowers.

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Bisse des Ravines, Bruson

Location: Verbier

The Bisse des Ravines was built at the beginning of the 19th century. Its recent rehabilitation highlights the diverse techniques used to build these old irrigation channels.

Bisse du Levron

Location: Verbier

With a relatively small altitude gain this walk is an ideal starting place for those who wish to complete more routes around Verbier.

Croix de Coeur

Location: Verbier

Mostly downhill this walk is suitable for the whole family. Take the chairlift up then gently make your way back down to Verbier.

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Le Tour des Villages, Le Châble

Location: Le Chable

At just under 20km this walk is an opportunity to visit various museums, churches, chapels and the old mill at Sarreyer - just some of the sights you can expect to see.

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Sentier des Chamois

Location: Verbier

This one way walk requires you to take the bus back to Verbier, so please be aware of the departure times.

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Pierre Avoi via Le Château

Location: Verbier

Verbier Castle once stood overlooking the Val De Bagnes valley, and is believed to have been built in the 12th or 13th century by the Count of Savoy.

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Lac des Vaux

Location: Verbier

This walk provides an introduction to varied landscapes.

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Tour du Mont-Fort

Location: Verbier

This full day hike will take you around the highest peak in the Verbier ski area.

About hiking in Verbier

There are over 400km of footpaths in the Verbier area, so you'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to deciding where to head each day. With spectacular views and beautiful scenery at every turn, there are walking routes for all abilities. Summer passes will provide you with access to the lifts meaning you can explore more of the high altitude terrain and wonderful views without the slog.

When heading off on a hike or walk it is always best to get as much information about the route as possible, head to the tourist office in town and check the weather forecast to make sure you are being as safe as possible.

Walking and hiking

Verbier and the greater Four Valleys area has a huge network of walking trails which are accessible from early spring to late summer. Explore the area's many waterfalls, spectacular mountain views and get access to mountain refuges and restaurants.

Glacer hiking

For a truly unique experience, clamp on your crampons and go hiking on Verbier’s Mont Fort glacier. It can be accessed by a little train that runs from the top of the Attelas cable car to the lift station at Mont Fort.

The peak can be reached on foot but the slope on which the glacier lies is pretty steep so, unless you are planning on skiing or snowboarding back down, the recommended descent is via the cable car. The breathtaking views and spectacular crevasses make this an incredible experience. We strongly recommend hiring a mountain guide for this activity.

There are also a number of other glacial hikes, of varying difficulty, in this area of the Alps. Most adventure companies will run organised excursions to the most accessible.

Winter walking

There are four winter walking routes to discover in Verbier which are great for non-skiers and families; Les Ruinettes to La Chaux, Les Creux to Le Chateau, Perin to Les Planards and Sonalon to La Marlene.

All of the routes are wide paths on the snow and vary in duration from just under an hour to nearly three hours. You can pick up a map of the routes from the tourist office in the centre of resort.

You do not need any particular equipment, just a pair of sturdy boots and layers of warm clothing that you can take off or put on as necessary. Top Tip: Buy grippers for your walking boots to prevent slipping. You can buy them from most local sports shops.

For all the useful emergency services numbers, head to our emergency services page and save the numbers before embarking on your walk or hike in Verbier.