The Top 8 Mountain Passes around Sierre
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes around Sierre and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.
Last updated: October 7, 2025
You have to cross the pass if you want to go from Illhorn to the Waschsee
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Beautiful transition with a view of the Illsee and the Val d'Anniviers. Reachable from the mountain station Le Tsapè by bike in about 15 minutes.
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Pass, with a wonderful panoramic view in both directions.
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Beautiful view of the Val d'Anniviers on a quiet mountain road between Zinal and Grimentz.
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At the crossroads. A welcome break coming from Cordona after the climb from the plain.
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As is typical with passes, there are beautiful views of both valleys: the eastern Turtmann Valley and the western Val d' Anniviers with its central town of Zinal.
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From here you have a wonderful view of the Zinalrothorn - a mountain with an altitude of 4221 m and the Besso (3667 m). Herds of cows may pass here …
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With the help of two ladders, or an alternative, steeply sloping path (secured with ropes), you can go up.
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