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Sledging runs from Geneva by public transport

Relaxed or fast-paced: these sledging runs are all reachable from Geneva by public transport. From family-friendly slopes to longer panoramic descents in the Alps, there’s something for every level of sledger.

The destinations below are sorted by travel time from Geneva to make planning easier. Be sure to check the map to explore all sledging runs and thousands of other outdoor activities reachable from any starting point in Switzerland.

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Piste de luge du Marchairuz

Minimum travel time: 1h 15m to Le Marchairuz, col

The Col du Marchairuz toboggan run in the heart of the Parc Jura Vaudois is the longest run in the Vallée de Joux, taking you on a thrilling ride through forest and clearings, with bends, gentle slopes and steeper drops.

dist1 km
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desc80 m

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How to get to Piste de luge du Marchairuz

Fastest connection from Genève to Le Marchairuz, col: 1h 15m
RE33 (26m)
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840 (44m)
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Piste de luge Col de Soud–Villars

Minimum travel time: 1h 57m to Roches Grises

Dashing through the snow-covered Bois du Bilioley forest on a sledge and enjoying the view of the Dents du Midi, the Mont Blanc massif, lake Geneva and the Rhone plain - that's what the Col de Soud-Villars sledge run is all about. The exciting route leads along the Col de Soud mountain range and ends in the village of Villars-sur-Ollon.

dist2 km
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desc170 m

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How to get to Piste de luge Col de Soud–Villars

Fastest connection from Genève to Roches Grises: 1h 57m
IR90 (1h 15m)
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144 (33m)
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R74 (2m)
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Chemin de luge des Marécottes

Minimum travel time: 2h 6m to Les Marécottes

Treat yourself to a breath of fresh air and a long ride on this 5km sledge run that connects the panoramic restaurant of La Creusaz and the village of Les Marécottes. This gentle path criss-crosses the forest.

dist5 km
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desc660 m

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How to get to Chemin de luge des Marécottes

Fastest connection from Genève to Les Marécottes: 2h 6m
EC (39m)
IR95 (50m)
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EV6 (2m)
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MBX (14m)
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Descente en luge des Diablerets

Minimum travel time: 2h 12m to Les Bovets

This toboggan run on the slopes of the Col de la Croix zigzags down through fields and forests to Les Diablerets, with stunning views of the mountains of the same name. One of the longest toboggan runs in Switzerland.

dist7 km
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desc560 m

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How to get to Descente en luge des Diablerets

Fastest connection from Genève to Les Bovets: 2h 12m
IR90 (1h 15m)
R71 (48m)
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Gurten-Schlittelweg

Minimum travel time: 2h 12m to Grünenboden

The route is closed for winter 2023/24. No need to look too far away – the Gurten has plenty to delight tobogganing fans. The descent down Bern’s local mountain is particularly appealing when the city disappears under a blanket of fog. Make sure you enjoy the view of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau from the observation tower before you start.

dist1 km
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desc120 m

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How to get to Gurten-Schlittelweg

Fastest connection from Genève to Grünenboden: 2h 12m
IC1 (1h 51m)
S3 (9m)
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2351 (2m)
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Descente en luge Robella Val-de-Travers

Minimum travel time: 2h 20m to Buttes

On the far side of the Chasseron in the Neuchâtel Jura and after an easy chairlift ride, you’ll find a challenging run that criss-crosses the Alpine pastures of La Robella, passes through forests and ends in the village of Buttes.

dist4 km
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desc440 m

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How to get to Descente en luge Robella Val-de-Travers

Fastest connection from Genève to Buttes: 2h 20m
IR90 (32m)
IC5 (40m)
R21 (44m)
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Schlittelweg Jaun

Minimum travel time: 2h 31m to Jaun, Dorf

The warm-up is brief and the pleasure of the descent is huge. The toboggan run that descends to Jaun features some vertiginous stretches and offers a magnificent view over the Gastlosen, the Bäderhorn, the Hochmatt, the plain leading to the village of Charmey and on to the Jura mountains.

dist6 km
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desc580 m

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How to get to Schlittelweg Jaun

Fastest connection from Genève to Jaun, Dorf: 2h 31m
IC (1h 27m)
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245 (58m)
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Piste de luge de La Tzoumaz

Minimum travel time: 2h 41m to La Tzoumaz (téléc. Savoleyres)

This piste is located in the area of Savoleyres and is the longest sledge run in French-speaking Switzerland. Thrills are guaranteed on this run between Savoleyres and La Tzoumaz which has a drop in altitude of 834 metres – thanks to hairpin bends in the middle of the forest.

dist5 km
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desc800 m

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How to get to Piste de luge de La Tzoumaz

Fastest connection from Genève to La Tzoumaz (téléc. Savoleyres): 2h 41m
IR90 (1h 25m)
R91 (23m)
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392 (31m)
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Weissenstein Süd-Schlittelweg

Minimum travel time: 2h 41m to Oberdorf SO

The mountain road on Mount Weissenstein, which is closed to vehicles in winter, is transformed into a toboggan run offering plenty of speed and turns.

dist5 km
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desc640 m

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How to get to Weissenstein Süd-Schlittelweg

Fastest connection from Genève to Oberdorf SO: 2h 41m
IR90 (32m)
IC5 (1h 18m)
S21 (14m)
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Schlittelweg Blatten–Belalp

Minimum travel time: 2h 49m to Blatten b. Naters (Belalpbahn)

Enjoy some snowy fun in an authentically charming setting by taking on the seven-kilometre sledge run between Blatten and Belalp. It crosses the village and follows a forest path with long curves.

dist7 km
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desc780 m

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How to get to Schlittelweg Blatten–Belalp

Fastest connection from Genève to Blatten b. Naters (Belalpbahn): 2h 49m
EC (2h 14m)
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624 (22m)
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