Relaxed or fast-paced: these sledging runs are all reachable from Gruyères 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 Gruyères 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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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.
6km
580mTour published by:
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| Gruyères, gare (08:43) | |
| 260 (37m) | |
| Jaun, Dorf (09:20) |
The Horneggli Run goes from the Horneggli mountain station through fir forests to Schönried. At the beginning, the run is quite curvy and therefore not suited for beginners. It gives you a nice view towards the Rüeblihorn and Saanenland.
3km540mTour published by:
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| Gruyères (08:57) | |
| R39 (22m) | |
| Montbovon (09:19) |
| Montbovon (09:21) | |
| R39 (50m) | |
| Schönried (10:11) |
Enjoy a toboggan ride from Mt. Eggli to Gstaad. Your constant companion will be the amazing panoramic view that includes the Sanetsch and Spitzhorn.
5km500mTour published by:
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| Gruyères (08:57) | |
| R39 (22m) | |
| Montbovon (09:19) |
| Montbovon (09:21) | |
| R39 (37m) | |
| Gstaad (09:58) |
| Gstaad, Bahnhof (09:59) | |
| 184 (5m) | |
| Gstaad, Eggli (10:04) |
| Gstaad (Talstation Eggli) (10:09) | |
| 2395 (5m) | |
| Eggli (Gstaad) (10:14) |
Many long straight stretches make the Hornberg Run an easy toboggan run. With only two somewhat challenging curves, it is perfect for families and beginners. The relaxing descent goes from the Hornberg to the chalet village Sannenmöser.
3km540mTour published by:
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| Gruyères (08:57) | |
| R39 (22m) | |
| Montbovon (09:19) |
| Montbovon (09:21) | |
| R39 (55m) | |
| Saanenmöser (10:16) |
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.
1km120mTour published by:
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| Gruyères, gare (08:43) | |
| 260 (7m) | |
| Broc-Village, gare (08:50) |
| Broc-Village (09:05) | |
| RE3 (50m) | |
| Fribourg/Freiburg (09:55) |
| Fribourg/Freiburg (10:03) | |
| IC1 (23m) | |
| Bern (10:26) |
| Bern (10:32) | |
| S3 (9m) | |
| Wabern bei Bern (10:41) |
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.
7km560mTour published by:
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| Gruyères (08:57) | |
| R39 (22m) | |
| Montbovon (09:19) |
| Montbovon (09:21) | |
| R39 (17m) | |
| Château-d'Oex (09:38) |
| Château-d'Oex, gare (10:05) | |
| 175 (46m) | |
| Le Sépey, gare (10:51) |
| Le Sépey (11:01) | |
| R71 (16m) | |
| Les Bovets (11:17) |
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.
2km170mTour published by:
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| Gruyères (08:58) | |
| S50 (42m) | |
| Châtel-St-Denis (09:40) |
| Châtel-St-Denis, gare (09:49) | |
| 213 (32m) | |
| Vevey, gare (10:21) |
| Vevey (10:30) | |
| IR95 (17m) | |
| Aigle (10:47) |
| Aigle, gare (10:50) | |
| 144 (33m) | |
| Villars-sur-Ollon, gare (11:23) |
| Villars-sur-Ollon (11:25) | |
| R74 (4m) | |
| Arveyes (11:29) |
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.
5km660mTour published by:
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| Gruyères (08:58) | |
| S50 (42m) | |
| Châtel-St-Denis (09:40) |
| Châtel-St-Denis, gare (09:49) | |
| 213 (32m) | |
| Vevey, gare (10:21) |
| Vevey (10:30) | |
| IR95 (34m) | |
| Martigny (11:04) |
| Martigny, gare (11:14) | |
| EV6 (2m) | |
| Vernayaz MC, gare (11:16) |
| Vernayaz MC (11:19) | |
| MBX (14m) | |
| Les Marécottes (11:33) |
A winter highlight of the Kandertal. Great fun and the very best views on Kiental, Blüemlisalp and Lake Thun are guaranteed along the toboggan track from Ramslouene. After some gentle turns the track guides you into a forest with open spots.
4km500mTour published by:
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| Gruyères, gare (08:43) | |
| 260 (7m) | |
| Broc-Village, gare (08:50) |
| Broc-Village (09:05) | |
| RE3 (50m) | |
| Fribourg/Freiburg (09:55) |
| Fribourg/Freiburg (10:03) | |
| IC1 (23m) | |
| Bern (10:26) |
| Bern (10:34) | |
| IC61 (30m) | |
| Spiez (11:04) |
| Spiez (11:12) | |
| RE1 (7m) | |
| Reichenbach im Kandertal (11:19) |
| Reichenbach i. K., Bahnhof (11:27) | |
| 220 (10m) | |
| Kiental, Schönegg (11:37) |
Zip from the Leiterli mountain station to the Stoss intermediate station – this sledge run is fun for the entire family. It also gets plenty of snow, thanks to its altitude. The course through open terrain offers magnificent panoramic views of the Wildstrubel.
3km300mTour published by:
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| Gruyères (08:57) | |
| R39 (22m) | |
| Montbovon (09:19) |
| Montbovon (09:21) | |
| R39 (1h 18m) | |
| Zweisimmen (10:39) |
| Zweisimmen (11:06) | |
| R31 (19m) | |
| Lenk im Simmental (11:25) |
| Lenk (Talstation Leiterli) (11:40) | |
| 2380 (18m) | |
| Leiterli (Bergstation) (11:58) |
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