Relaxed or fast-paced: these sledging runs are all reachable from Lausanne 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 Lausanne 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.
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.
1.0km
80mTour published by:
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| Lausanne | |
| (23m) | |
| Allaman |
| Allaman, gare | |
| (25m) | |
| Gimel, place de L'Union |
| Gimel, place de L'Union | |
| (25m) | |
| Le Marchairuz, col |
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.
2.0km170mTour published by:
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| Lausanne | |
| (32m) | |
| Aigle |
| Aigle, gare | |
| (33m) | |
| Villars-sur-Ollon, gare |
| Villars-sur-Ollon, gare | |
| (3m) | |
| Arveyes, gare |
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.
5.0km660mTour published by:
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| Lausanne | |
| (50m) | |
| Martigny |
| Martigny | |
| (20m) | |
| Les Marécottes |
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.
7.0km560mTour published by:
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| Lausanne | |
| (33m) | |
| Aigle |
| Aigle | |
| (50m) | |
| Les Diablerets |
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.
1.0km120mTour published by:
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| Lausanne | |
| (1h 9m) | |
| Bern |
| Bern | |
| (9m) | |
| Wabern bei Bern |
| Wabern (Gurtenbahn) | |
| (5m) | |
| Gurten Kulm |
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.
6.0km580mTour published by:
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| Lausanne | |
| (33m) | |
| Romont FR |
| Romont FR | |
| (31m) | |
| Broc-Village |
| Broc-Village, gare | |
| (22m) | |
| Jaun, Dorf |
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.
5.0km800mTour published by:
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| Lausanne | |
| (54m) | |
| Martigny |
| Martigny | |
| (10m) | |
| Riddes |
| Riddes, gare | |
| (31m) | |
| La Tzoumaz, télécabine |
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.
5.0km640mTour published by:
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| Lausanne | |
| (1h 29m) | |
| Solothurn |
| Solothurn, Hauptbahnhof | |
| (12m) | |
| Oberdorf SO, Endhalt |
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.
4.0km440mTour published by:
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| Lausanne | |
| (47m) | |
| Neuchâtel |
| Neuchâtel | |
| (44m) | |
| Buttes |
Descend from the summit of La Breya in Champex-Lac along this approximately 6 kilometre sledge run into the wild Arpette valley. The end of the valley with the Col des Ecandies forms the pass to the Plateau de Trient glacier massif. The descent boasts an impressive view of mountain peaks surrounded by firs, larches, arolla pines and pine forests.
6.0km700mTour published by:
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| Lausanne | |
| (50m) | |
| Martigny |
| Martigny | |
| (15m) | |
| Sembrancher |
| Sembrancher | |
| (8m) | |
| Orsières |
| Orsières, gare | |
| (22m) | |
| Champex, télé |
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