While skiing is the undisputed king of winter activities in Geneva, there is so much more the mountains have to offer. For those of us who didn’t grow up around snow—or just want something less scary than skiing—sledging (or sledding) is a fantastic alternative. I feel like it gets unfairly slept on as just a kid’s activity, but the reality is that the region offers a huge variety of experiences. You’ll find everything from gentle hills for toddlers to massive alpine toboggan runs that provide a high-speed adrenaline fix for adults.
Finding reliable information in English can be tricky. You’ll often run into a confusing mix of terms like luge, tobogganing, and sledding (the pesky American vs British spelling – I’m still unsure which to use sometimes), with most official details available only in French. Options range from “wild” local hills to dedicated 7km alpine runs.
For this guide, we’ve done the gruntwork of categorizing the best sledging spots near Geneva into these 3 categories:
- Sledding locations ~1-hour drive of Geneva
- Mont Salève (2*)
- Col de la Faucille (2)
- Mijoux
- Crozet
- Lélex
- Menthières
- Station des Rousses (6)
- St-George (4)
- Plateau de Solaison
- Saint Gervais (3)
- Combloux (2)
- La Clusaz (4)
- Megève
- Morzine/Avoriaz (night sledding)
- Sledding spots accessible via public transport
- St-Cergue / La Givrine (4)
- Chalet-à-Gobet
- Les Avants
- Pleiades (Blonay)
- Col du Marchairuz
- Full-day sledding adventures
- Tobogganing Park (Leysin)
- Les Diablerets
*denotes the number of places to sledge in the area
Before you head out, keep two things in mind:
- Check the Webcams/Official Sites: There’s nothing worse than driving an hour and being greeted with ice patches or mud. Lower altitude sledding spots often close due to lack of snow – double, triple check the live webcams before heading out. If you want to be extra sure, call the office of the ski resorts directly to check the snow conditions.
- Confirm Rental Options: Not all spots have shops! We’ve noted where you can hire a sledge on-site and where you need to bring your own.
🔥 Hot Tip: Almost every ski resort in the region has a small, dedicated “espace luge” for children. While we haven’t listed every single one, they are always worth scouting out if you’re already at a resort for a day of skiing.
Sledding locations ~1 hour drive
| Location | 🚗 Travel Time (Estimate) | Notes | Rental? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mont Salève 🇫🇷 (2) | ~50mins | At an altitude of 1,300m high, Salève is the closest sledding spot from Geneva for some classic, family-friendly, informal sledding down a hill. There are essentially 2 spots on the Salève for sledding: 1. La Croisette (close to the old ski station) 2. Monnetier (between Treize-Arbres and Monnetier) Please note that the Salève cable car is closed until 17 January 2026. 📹 Salève Webcams | ❌ Bring your own sledge |
| Col de la Faucille 🇫🇷 (2) | ~50 min | There’s 2 options in this area: For something more exciting, you can try the rail sledding, which is basically like a mountain rollercoaster. It’s one of the longest rail sledding runs in Europe, over one kilometer long with tight turns and slopes that reach 37% (average 12%). One sledge run for 1-2 people is €9, check here for prices. For the younger kids or people looking for something less thrilling, there is a dedicated and well-maintained toboggan area right near the sled on rails. This area will be open from 20 December 2025 to 29 March 2026. 📹 Webcam | ✅ Yes – 2 rental shops nearby |
| Mijoux 🇫🇷 (1) | ~1hr | Small, gentle slope (150m) that’s perfect for young kids, which you can find at the exit of the village, heading towards Lelex. This area is open from 20 December 2025 to 08 March 2026. | ✅ Yes – rental shops in town |
| Crozet 🇫🇷 (1) By the Fierney Gondola | ~50 min | There is a designated sledding area right by the Fierney ski lift. A smaller, convenient spot for some easy sledding. It’s free to access but you need to pay for the gondola ride up (€9 – adults, €6 – kids). This area will be open from 20 December 2025 to 29 March 2026. 📹 Webcam | ✅ Yes – Looping Sports in the village |
| Lélex 🇫🇷 (1) | ~1hr | Another kids-friendly sledge area right in the middle of Lélex. It’s located at the center of the village, between the Muiset ski lift and the Piou Piou club 20 December 2025 to 29 March 2026. | ✅ Yes – Rental shops in the village |
| Menthières 🇫🇷 (1) Close to the ski station, opposite the cashiers | ~1hr 20min | This sledge run (~300m) in Mont Jura is fun for both kids and adults. There is a magic carpet (€12) you can access to go multiple runs down the hill without having to lug your sledge up. 📹 Webcam | ✅ Yes – 1 rental shop nearby |
| Station des Rousses 🇫🇷 (6) | ~1hr | Station des Rousses is a cluster of four ski resort villages in the Jura mountains. There are dedicated sledding areas at the base of each ski slope. At the foot of the alpine ski slopes : 1. Les Jouvencelles (Prémanon) 2. La Serra (Lamoura) 3. Les Dappes (La Dôle) In the village centers: 4. Lamoura “La Giraude” 5. Prémanon 6. Bois d’Amont (next to the Marmouset play area) There are also small sledding hills in the village centers, along with parking and rentals on site. | ✅ Yes – Rental shops in the village |
| St-George 🇨🇭(4) | ~1hr | According to the St-George’s official website, there are 4 toboggan runs on the hill near the Saint-George refreshment stand; one toboggan run is located on the Meilles hill. Here’s a potato-quality map for reference. 📹 Webcam | ✅ Yes – Rental shops in the village |
| Bornes Massif 🇫🇷 (Plateau de Solaison) (1) Sledge run at the Plateau de Solaison | ~1hr | Another great spot for younger kids and family. There’s a dedicated sledding area within the Espace Nordique du Plateau de Solaison. The plateau offers stunning 360-degree views, and highly recommended for those who want a simple, nature-focused winter day trip away from the bustle of major Alpine resorts. There are tons of other winter activities such as cross-country skiing (both classic and skating), snowshoeing, and ski touring. Open from 1 January to 15 March 2026 📹 Webcam | ✅ Yes |
| Saint Gervais 🇫🇷 (3) 1. Le Bettex 2. Plateau de la Croix (Saint-Nicolas) 3. La Princesse | ~1hr | Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc offers 3 distinct areas for sledding, 2 that are family friendly (Le Bettex and la Croix à Saint-Nicolas), and 1 that offers more thrills (La Princesse). Le Bettex (suitable for 2-6 year olds) and La Croix à Saint-Nicolas (6+ year olds) are free. La Princesse costs €9.50 per descent or €34 for unlimited runs. It’s closed Tuesday and Thursdays, and can be closed if there is insufficient snow. 📹 Webcam | ✅ Yes |
| Combloux 🇫🇷 (2) | ~1hr | Combloux has 2 dedicate sledding areas that are suitable for young kids: 1. Espace luge à La Cry (Geared towards 2-6 year olds) 2.Espace luge à Cuchet (6+ year olds) 📹 Webcam | ✅ Yes |
| La Clusaz 🇫🇷 (4) | ~1hr | La Clusaz has 3 free sledding areas for fun, kid friendly sledding: 1. Les Confins (young kids) 2. Nant – 120m at 22% incline (6+ year olds) 3. La Clusaz Village Center (suitable for young kids) For something more exciting (7+ year old), you can book a 4km guided toboggan run at night, which runs at about €30 and includes all the needed gear. 📹 Webcam | ✅ Yes |
| Megève – Caboche Toboggan Area🇫🇷 (1) Easily accessible from the Chamois gondola (Megève city center) | ~1hr 20mins | The Caboche Toboggan Area in Megève is perfect for young kids (ages 2+) ; it’s totally fenced off and there is a magic carpet to drag you and your sled to the top, and you can just focus on enjoying the downhill thrill. The site is perched high on the Rochebrune massif with stunning views of the mountains. You just need to pay for the gondola ticket (€10,50 per ticket, free for kids under 5), the run and magic carpet is free! Open 13 December 2025 – 6 April 2026. 📹 Megève Webcams | ✅ Yes |
| Morzine/Avoriaz (Night sledding) 🇫🇷 | ~1hr 40mins | For older kids and adults, night sledding is by far one of the coolest and thrilling activities you can do during the winter. After the slopes close for the day, you can descent via sledges over 3km+ of a steep incline. You need go with a guide for safety purposes, to ensure you don’t get lost in the dark and just for guidance on how to navigate the sledges at high speeds. There are a variety of tour companies and independent tour guides, and the costs are around €25-30, which includes all the equipment. | ✅ Yes |
Sledding by Public Transport
| Location | 🚆 Travel Time (Estimate) | Notes | Sledge Rental? |
|---|---|---|---|
| St-Cergue / La Givrine 🇨🇭 (4) | ~1hr 30min | 1. The Valley Slope (Pente du Vallon), near the ski lifts – Super accessible, family-friendly, and has all the amenities nearby in town. You can easily get some fondue, hot chocolate or other foods after your snow activities. When it’s snowing, St-Cergue is especially cute and picturesque as well. 📹 Webcam 2. Basse Ruche – The dedicated slope (1km) behind the village of St-Cergue, at Basse Ruche is fun for kids and adults alike. You can even rent airboards (like an inflatable bodyboard, which is faster and lighter) and enjoy fondue at the restaurant. Snow conditions at Basse Ruche 3. Hill opposite La Givrine Train Station, towards La Trelasse – This is a great sledding spot for families. It’s very picturesque and beautiful during the winter – it’s also a great place to do snow walks and snow shoeing. You can also get hot drinks and food at the buvettes and restaurants around (bring cash). 📹 Webcam 4. Hill behind Refuge de la Barillette – Don’t have much info on this spot but we’ve been told it’s a good alternative if it gets crowded in town. | ✅ Yes if you’re sledding near St-Cergue but bring your own for La Givrine |
| Chalet-à-Gobet 🇨🇭 (1) | ~1hr 30min | Chalet-à-Gobet is a small local hill just above Lausanne, featuring a 200m slope. The magic carpet has been out of commission for some time, but it’s a classic sledging hill when snow hits Lausanne. 📹 Webcam | ❌ Bring your own! |
| Les Avants Toboggan Run (Montreux)🇨🇭 (1) – Sonloup (Top of the run) | ~1 hr 45 min (Train via Montreux) | This is a thrilling 2.5 km run through the trees, famed for its beautiful route. The start of the run is at Sonloup, which you arrive via the funicular from Les Avants. It’s a dedicated run, they close the streets and sledgers take priority. Day passes for sledding are CHF 16 for adults, CHF 8 for kids, and CHF 10 for rentals. Open from 15 December to 15 March. 📹 Webcam | ✅ Yes (Available at the funicular base) |
| Pleiades toboggan run (Blonay)🇨🇭 (1) – Opposite slope from 1209 Restaurant | ~1 hr 45 min (Train via Vevey) | This is a small hill (100m) in Les Pleiades designated for young children only. There is a small bobsled lift that takes you up the hill, so it’s great for repeat runs. The nearby Les Pléiades mountain station offers a variety of other fun snow activities for the older folks. 📹 Webcam | ✅ Yes – On site |
| Vallée de Joux🇨🇭(1) – Col du Marchairuz | ~50min | Piste de luge du Marchairuz is the longest run (1km) in the Vallée de Joux, with a 80m drop. Keep in mind that there is no ski lift, so you’ll have to climb back up the hill for additional runs. Parking is available here 📹 Webcam | ❌ Bring your own |
Full-Day Sledding Experiences
| Location | Travel Time (Estimate) | Notes | Sledge Rental? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tobogganing Park (Leysin) 🇨🇭 | 🚗~1hr 🚆~2hr 20mins | The Leysin Tobogganing Park is a unique snow-tubing park that features 13 slopes/courses with different levels of intensity! It’s definitely for older kids, teens, and even adults, not for the younger kids. This is a very popular park and advance booking is required! Tickets are timed slots, you have 1hr 50 mins at the park. The ticket pricing varies by day but expect around CHF 20 for kids/teens and CHF 30 for adults. Open from 20 Dec 2025 – 15 Mar 2026 📹 Webcam | ✅ Yes (Included in entry fee). |
| Les Diablerets🇨🇭 Start at Diablerets Express cable car, which takes you up to Mozots ski area, where you start the run. | 🚗~1hr 40mins 🚆~2hr 40mins | The sledge run in Les Diablerets is legendary because it’s one of the longest courses in Switzerland, over 7.2km from start to finish, which takes about 30mins. It takes you through snowy forests and breathtaking views of the peaks – a perfect sledding experience. There’s even an option to do night sledding on Thursday nights, if you want to have a magical, moonlit experience. The run itself is free, you just need to buy the lift pass – a single ascent is CHF 10 for kids and CHF 20 for adults. Day passes (unlimited ascents) are also available at CHF 17 for kids and CHF 34 for adults. 📹 Webcam | ✅ Yes |
We hope this guide is a great starting point for your sledding adventures around Geneva. Don’t let winter pass you by thinking the mountains are only for skiers—grab a sledge and enjoy the sun above the clouds.
Did we miss your favorite spot? If there’s a sledge spot we missed, please reach out and let us know!
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