
Winter Hike /Schweiz Mobil
Chemin Tignousa–Hôtel Weisshorn
Tignousa
- Distance
- 11.0 km
- Duration
- 3:40 h
- Ascent
- 380 m
- Descent
- 380 m
- Fitness
- Moderate
- Route type
- Loop
01/ Overview
The route
This hike on the edge of the ski area passes through our solar system: the Trail of Planets leads to the historic Hotel Weisshorn, considered the pearl of Val d'Anniviers. On the way: breathtaking views of the valley floor and the 4,000-metre peaks of Valais.
The winter hike begins directly at the Tignousa stop. Initially, the circular route descends gently across open terrain, reaching its lowest point at around 2,140 m after just under two kilometres. The elevation profile then reverses as the trail climbs across broad slopes. The surroundings are characterised by open expanses, interspersed with occasional sections of woodland. Over the eleven kilometres, the route gains a total of around 380 metres in elevation.
Around halfway, the route reaches its highest point at 2,365 m; the nearest summit is the Bec de Nava. The entire circuit remains above 2,100 m. From here, the trail descends again. Longer, gentle descents alternate with short counter-climbs before the winter hike returns to the area around Tignousa. After a little over three and a half hours, the circuit ends directly at the Tignousa stop.
02/ Along the route
What's along the way
Where the route climbs and where it descends. Hover the profile to find the spot on the map.
03/ Conditions
Current conditions
What to know before you set off. Closures and snow are re-checked every day.
How we check: Every night we match the route against the official closures and detours from the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO). Any reported closure that touches the route shows up here.
How we check: We look up a live public transport connection from your starting point to the stop closest to the trailhead. If it ends further away, the nearest stop may be a cable car or bus that isn't running right now.
Winter hiking is more fun in the snow! Check local conditions before heading out.
How we check: Snow depth estimated daily at the lowest and the highest point of the route. Estimates: check the situation on site.
04/ Getting there
Getting there
From your door to the trailhead and home again, by train and bus or by car. Computed live from the timetable.
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Outbound
Return
05/ Weather
Weather on the way
Forecast for the lowest and the highest point of the route.
Weather
06/ Trail & landscape
Trail & landscape
Which paths you walk on and the landscape they lead through.
07/ Snow
Snow on the route
Snow depths, new snow and forecast. Estimates: check the situation on site before you set off.
Snow Info
Comparative snow depth is only available from November 1 to June 30.
08/ Export
Take the route with you
Load the track onto your GPS device, print a route sheet for the trail or send the route to your hiking group.
Share
Send the link to friends or your hiking group.
Export GPX File
For hiking apps, GPS watches and navigation devices.
Print Route Sheet
A4 with map, elevation profile, waypoints and emergency numbers.





