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Sledging runs from Zinal by public transport

Relaxed or fast-paced: these sledging runs are all reachable from Zinal 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 Zinal 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 de Grimentz

Minimum travel time: 21m to Grimentz (télé)

Discover Val d'Anniviers on the sledge: Depart from Bendolla, then slide down the Avoin pasture before arriving back in Grimentz – a beautiful descent of 5 km.

dist5 km
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desc540 m

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How to get to Piste de luge de Grimentz

Fastest connection from Zinal, centre to Grimentz (télé): 21m
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GB (6m)
GB (3m)
PB (6m)
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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 Zinal, centre to Les Marécottes: 2h 6m
453 (24m)
451 (33m)
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R91 (35m)
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EV6 (2m)
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MBX (14m)
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Schlittelweg Rosswald

Minimum travel time: 2h 18m to Ried-Brig, Talstation LRR

From the sunny terrace of Rosswald down to the cable car valley station in Ried-Brig – first through a number of fast stretches, then on a more leisurely pace. Along the way you’ll pass through wintry conifer forests coated in snow and the Rosswald alpine pasture.

dist7 km
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desc760 m

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How to get to Schlittelweg Rosswald

Fastest connection from Zinal, centre to Ried-Brig, Talstation LRR: 2h 18m
453 (27m)
451 (33m)
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IR95 (31m)
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632 (15m)
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Schlittelweg Kreuzboden–Saas-Grund

Minimum travel time: 2h 24m to Bidermatten

The sledge run from Kreuzboden down to Saas-Grund leads through small villages and past Alpine huts and makes for roughly half an hour of safe, snowy fun for the whole family. The longest sledge run in Saastal offers an amazing view across the mountain landscape of the Mischabel Massif.

dist10 km
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desc860 m

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How to get to Schlittelweg Kreuzboden–Saas-Grund

Fastest connection from Zinal, centre to Bidermatten: 2h 24m
453 (1h 7m)
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IR90 (15m)
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511 (31m)
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Schlittelweg Lauchernalp–Wiler

Minimum travel time: 2h 24m to Wiler (Lötschen) (Talstation)

Start from Lauchernalp for a magical descent to Wiler, passing from nature to traditional village life.

dist6 km
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desc580 m

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How to get to Schlittelweg Lauchernalp–Wiler

Fastest connection from Zinal, centre to Wiler (Lötschen) (Talstation): 2h 24m
453 (1h 7m)
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IR90 (24m)
RE1 (25m)
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591 (10m)
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Schlittelweg Fiescheralp–Lax

Minimum travel time: 2h 26m to Lax

A great sledging adventure, between the magical snowy forests and the breathtaking mountains: 11 kilometres of pure fun overlooking the Matterhorn.

dist11 km
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desc1150 m

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How to get to Schlittelweg Fiescheralp–Lax

Fastest connection from Zinal, centre to Lax: 2h 26m
453 (1h 7m)
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IR90 (24m)
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R42 (29m)
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Piste de luge de La Tzoumaz

Minimum travel time: 2h 27m 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 Zinal, centre to La Tzoumaz (téléc. Savoleyres): 2h 27m
453 (24m)
451 (33m)
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R91 (24m)
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2173 (6m)
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392 (22m)
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Schlittelweg Blatten–Belalp

Minimum travel time: 2h 31m 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 Zinal, centre to Blatten b. Naters (Belalpbahn): 2h 31m
453 (27m)
451 (33m)
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IR95 (31m)
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624 (22m)
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Piste de luge Col de Soud–Villars

Minimum travel time: 2h 49m to Arveyes

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 Zinal, centre to Arveyes: 2h 49m
453 (24m)
451 (33m)
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IR90 (46m)
Walk from to
144 (33m)
Walk from to
R74 (4m)
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Gurten-Schlittelweg

Minimum travel time: 3h 0m 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 Zinal, centre to Grünenboden: 3h 0m
453 (27m)
451 (33m)
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IR95 (19m)
IC8 (59m)
S3 (9m)
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2351 (2m)
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