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  • 5.80 km long
  • Round trip
  • Difficulty: medium
  • Condition: easy
  • Snowshoeing
  • 3:00 h
  • 5.80 km
  • 200 m
  • 200 m
  • 1,544 m
  • 1,728 m
  • 184 m
  • Start: Col du Pillon
  • Destination: Col du Pillon
Registration for the guided hike: possible from January 20, 2026

The snowshoe trail from Col du Pillon to Lac Retaud leads past Chalet du Rard, through snowy forests and meadows. Along the way, we enjoy the winter silence and impressive views of the Diablerets massif as well as the peaks Becca d’Audon, Scex Rouge, Nägelihorn, and the Diablerets Glacier. The picturesque Lac Retaud lies idyllically on the southern slope of La Palette. The return route to Col du Pillon follows a winter hiking trail through quiet forests and open meadows.

Berner Wanderwege
Berner Wanderwege

Pavements

Street (7%)
Asphalt (41%)
Trail (46%)
Unknown (6%)

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Col du Pillon – Le Rard – Lac Retaud – Les Roseyres – Col du Pillon

Equipment

Snowshoe equipment (in addition to hiking gear): snowshoes, winter hiking boots (high shaft, insulation, non-slip sole), hiking poles with baskets, warm clothing, possibly spare clothes, gaiters (if available)

Additional information

Berner Wanderwege, 031 340 01 01, info@beww.ch, bernerwanderwege.ch

License (master data)

Safety guidelines

Snowshoe hike that is partially neither signposted nor secured against alpine hazards. Participating without a hiking guide is at your own risk.

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