Snowshoe Trail /Schweiz Mobil
Parcours de Solacyre
Leysin, carrière chamois
- Distance
- 5.0 km
- Duration
- 2:40 h
- Ascent
- 360 m
- Descent
- 360 m
- Fitness
- Moderate
- Route type
- Loop
01/ Overview
The route
This lofty sport route is primarily ideal for nature lovers, offering stunning views of Lake Geneva and the surrounding peaks.
From the Leysin, American School bus stop, it is only a few minutes to the starting point at Carrière Chamois. The five-kilometre snowshoe circuit begins there, initially climbing across open terrain. As the route gains height, exposed slopes alternate with sections of forest; with 360 metres of ascent to the top, the climb is clearly the defining feature of the tour.
After around an hour and a half, the route reaches its highest point at Solacyre, at just over 1,800 m. It passes close to Restaurant Solacyre before turning downhill. La Riondaz lies away from the circuit.
On the descent, the snowshoe trail enters the forest once more and, towards the end, reaches Chalet-Restaurant de Prafandaz directly on the route. From there, it returns to Carrière Chamois above Leysin.
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.
La Riondaz
From 21 Aug 2026 – Until 16 Oct 2026
Erhebliche Steinschlaggefahr. Die Wege bleiben abends und am Wochenende gesperrt. Die Baustelle ist während dieser Zeiten nicht gesichert.
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.
Snowshoeing 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.
Or from
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.
