11 sledging runs for families in Swiss ski resorts
Sledging is the afternoon that works for everyone, including the child who hasn't taken to skis yet. Runs range from 1 km behind a station to 11 km down a mountain, so the length and the lift up matter more than the name. Lengths differ between sources; where they do, we give both.
In this guide
- 1 Zermatt: Rotenboden to Riffelberg
- 2 Grindelwald: Bussalp to Weidli
- 3 Grindelwald: Eiger Run by Night
- 4 Grindelwald: Big Pintenfritz, for older children
- 5 Wengen: the Fox Run
- 6 Saas-Fee: Hannig and the short Saastal runs
- 7 Saas-Grund: Kreuzboden, 11 km
- 8 Arosa: Prätschli, open into the evening
- 9 Lenzerheide: Scharmoin to Canols
- 10 Flims: Foppa and Falera
- 11 Villars: Col de Soud
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Zermatt: Rotenboden to Riffelberg
Gornergrat railway Daily, 11:00–16:00 Sledding pass CHF 92 adults, CHF 46 children 9–15, free under 9 Small children ride in front of an adultAbout 2 km and 223 m of drop from 2,811 m, with the Matterhorn in front of you; it is the highest sledging run in Switzerland. The pass covers the train, unlimited rides and the sledge, which you collect and return at Riffelberg. Trains back up run about every 10 minutes.
Source: gornergrat.ch
stay nearby All 23 family hotels in Zermatt →5★ hotelRiffelalp Resort 2222mKids' club 2–8Ski-in / ski-outSauna, adults-only areaA true ski-in/ski-out five-star resort at 2,222 m, open 11 December 2026 to 4 April 2027, with a winter kindergarten for ages 2 to 8, family suites and a spa with two saunas and steam baths. Dinner includes fondue and raclette in the Walliserkeller.
Have a look →4★ hotelHotel PolluxSaunaHalf boardSleeps 8A family-run four-star on Bahnhofstrasse with balcony family rooms and a roof suite for up to eight, plus a wellness area with three saunas and a steam bath. Half board comes with the five-night ski package, which includes a cheese fondue evening in the hotel's Pinte restaurant.
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Grindelwald: Bussalp to Weidli
Bussalp Daytime, early December to April Often named the family run in Grindelwald Bus from Grindelwald stationA bus takes you up to the Bussalp and you sledge back towards the village. The length depends on who you ask: 3.5 km on the Brienz tourism page, about 5.4 km elsewhere. Graf Sport in the village hires sledges from 08:00, and helmets for CHF 9 a day for children.
Source: brienzersee.ch
stay nearby All 18 family hotels in Grindelwald →4★ hotelAspen Alpine Lifestyle HotelSaunaSleeps 5A four-star superior on the edge of the village with family rooms for three to five guests and a spa with sauna, steam baths and an outdoor whirlpool. Spa entry is from age 14, so younger children cannot use it, and the restaurant is open daily until 22:00.
Have a look →4★ hotelHotel KirchbühlLift 530 mPlayroomCotsA four-star above the church at 1,100 m, close to the First gondola, with an indoor playroom, an outdoor playground, free baby cots and children's menus. It has a small wellness area and four restaurants but no childcare; the supervised kids' club in winter is at the nearby Bodmi Arena.
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Grindelwald: Eiger Run by Night
Alpiglen to Brandegg Evenings From CHF 19 Wengernalp railway to AlpiglenThe lit option in the Jungfrau region: 3.5 km and 282 m of drop under the north face of the Eiger, about 10 minutes of riding. Take the train up from Grindelwald to Alpiglen.
Source: jungfrau.ch
stay nearby All 18 family hotels in Grindelwald →3★ hotelHotel Alpina GrindelwaldSleeps 5KitchenA three-star about three minutes from the railway station with rooms for up to five and Chalet Grünegg's two apartments, each with two bedrooms and a full kitchen for four. The Edelweiss-Stube restaurant serves regional and seasonal dishes.
Have a look →3★ hotelCentral Hotel WolterHalf boardSleeps 4CotsA family-run three-star on Dorfstrasse about 100 m from the train station, with family rooms for three or four and ten apartments in Chalet Central. A breakfast and half-board restaurant is on site, and the four-person room is two double rooms joined through the bathroom.
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Grindelwald: Big Pintenfritz, for older children
First to Grindelwald Daytime, about 3 h 30 in all Older children who can hikeAbout 11 km and nearly 1,400 m of drop from the Faulhorn down to Grindelwald. The catch is the start, a hike of about two and a half hours from First pulling the sledge. Save it for teenagers or a strong ten-year-old.
Source: jungfrau.ch
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Wengen: the Fox Run
Wengernalp to Wengen Daytime; not lit Train fare, or the Jungfrau sledging pass from CHF 61 Confident ridersAbout 4.5 km and 788 m of drop beside the Lauberhorn race course, ending near Wengen station. It is fast and twisting, so it suits children who already steer well. Central Sport, Intersport and Alpia Sport in the village hire sledges.
Source: jungfrau.ch
stay nearby All 14 family hotels in Wengen →HotelHotel Bären WengenHalf boardSleeps 4KitchenA small family-run hotel in the lower part of Wengen with a two-bedroom family apartment and a 30 m² family room, plus a playroom with table tennis. Half board costs CHF 49 per adult (children up to 11 CHF 26) from a 3-night stay, and the hotel is closed 20 September to 18 December 2026.
Have a look →ApartmentsHotel Residence Brunner & ApartmentsSleeps 13KitchenA fifth-generation family-run bed and breakfast in upper Wengen that also rents self-catering apartments for four and a chalet sleeping 4 to 13, with direct access to the slopes. The walk to the station takes about 12 minutes, and the terrace snowbar has live music in winter.
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Saas-Fee: Hannig and the short Saastal runs
Saas-Fee, Saas-Almagell, Saas-Grund Hannig day ticket CHF 50 adults, CHF 25 children; sledge CHF 8 Ziebel and Furggstalden are the gentle onesThe Hannig run is 6 km from the top of the Hannig lift into Saas-Fee, free with a ski pass. For small children the shorter runs are easier: 3 km from Furggstalden to Saas-Almagell (CHF 13 for a child's day), or the Ziebel lift in Saas-Grund (CHF 9 a day), which also opens for night sledging at CHF 5. All three villages hire sledges at the lift.
Source: saas-fee.ch
stay nearby All 18 family hotels in Saas-Fee →3★ hotelSwiss Family Hotel AlphubelKids' clubSaunaHalf boardA three-star hotel marketed at families, with a free children's club, babysitting, a games room, a sauna and an early children's dinner, as reported by ski tour operators. Half board is a four-course dinner with a weekly raclette and meat fondue.
Have a look →3★ hotelHotel Christiania WellnessSaunaHalf boardA small family-run hotel in Saas-Almagell with a 150 m² spa (Finnish sauna, Turkish bath, outdoor jacuzzi) free for guests, and family rooms made of three rooms joined by a corridor. Half board is a five-course dinner with a weekly Valais evening of fondue and raclette, and the free electric bus reaches Saas-Fee every 15 minutes.
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Saas-Grund: Kreuzboden, 11 km
Kreuzboden to Saas-Grund Single CHF 30 adults, CHF 15 children; free with a ski pass; sledge CHF 10 Rated difficult; older childrenFrom the top of the Kreuzboden gondola at 2,400 m down to Saas-Grund at 1,569 m. At 11 km it is a proper outing; hire sledges at the valley station and leave ID as a deposit.
Source: saas-fee.ch
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Arosa: Prätschli, open into the evening
Prätschli to Obersee 10:00–21:00; Tschuggen run on Thursday nights Free, no lift ticket Medium, with some sharp turnsAbout 1 km and 165 m of drop from Prätschli to the Obersee lake, free and open until 21:00. The Arosa Bus Night Express runs up from the village. On Thursday evenings the shorter Tschuggen run opens too, with the Kulm gondola running 18:00–21:00 and sledges for hire at its valley station.
The Thursday dates are from last winter, when they ran January to March.
Source: arosalenzerheide.swiss
stay nearby All 18 family hotels in Arosa Lenzerheide →4★ hotelWaldhotel ArosaKids' club 3+Ski-in / ski-outSauna, adults-only areaA four-star superior ski-in/ski-out hotel with a 1,800 m² spa that has a family sauna and indoor pool for everyone plus a separate adults-only area, and a winter kids' club for ages 3 and up. Half board with a five-course dinner is included in the children's rates, and the house has its own fondue restaurant.
Have a look →5★ hotelTschuggen Grand HotelKids' club 3+Ski-in / ski-outSauna, adults-only areaA five-star hotel with its own private railway up to the ski area, a Kids Club for ages 3 and up and the Bergoase spa with a 90 °C Bergsauna, steam bath and an adults-only evening. Half board (Dine Around, CHF 90 per adult per day) can be booked, but the sauna area is for guests aged 16 and over, so plan the youngest children's afternoons around the Kids Club.
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Lenzerheide: Scharmoin to Canols
Rothorn 1 gondola Daytime, plus Light Ride nights Shorter runs at Tgantieni and ParpanAbout 4 km and 410 m of drop from the Scharmoin middle station, with sledges for hire on site. On Light Ride nights the run is lit with music. With small children, try the 1.5 km runs from Tgantieni to Val Sporz, or from Tschugga to Parpan, which is lit at night.
Source: arosalenzerheide.swiss
stay nearby All 18 family hotels in Arosa Lenzerheide →4★ hotelValbella ResortKids' club 2+Sauna, adults-only areaHalf boardA four-star resort with a 420 m² KidsInn made with LEGO that cares for children from age 2, an indoor pool with a baby pool and the Tor da Lenn spa tower with saunas and a steam bath for guests aged 16 and over. Half board is part of the resort's packages and the Large Family Suite sleeps up to 5.
Have a look →ApartmentsPRIVÀ Alpine LodgeKids' club 2+Ski-in / ski-outKitchenChalet-apartments directly on the piste in Lenzerheide, each with a full kitchen, a free children's club from age 2 and a mountain pool and gym. Meals are not included in the rate; the Deluxe and Penthouse apartments have a private infrared sauna.
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Flims: Foppa and Falera
Foppa to Flims; Curnius to Falera Night sledging Tuesdays and Saturdays, 18:00–21:00 (last winter) Last winter: day CHF 45 adults, CHF 15 children 6–12; night CHF 22 / CHF 7.30 Children's price from 6Foppa to Flims is 3 km, reached by gondola; Curnius to Falera is 3.5 km with a chairlift back up. Sledges cost CHF 12 at the Flims and Falera base stations, can't be reserved and run out on busy nights, so arrive early.
Source: flimslaax.com · 2025/26 prices
stay nearby All 16 family hotels in Laax →3★ hotelT3 Alpenhotel FlimsLift 700 mSaunaHalf boardA simple three-star with 42 renovated rooms, all with balcony or terrace, a ski and boot room and a free sauna open daily in winter. Half board 'all in' costs CHF 45 per person and day when booked online and a bus stops outside; the hotel publishes no dedicated family or kids offer.
Have a look →HotelHotel Bellevue FlimsLift 200 mSleeps 4Small owner-run hotel of about 30 rooms in the centre of Flims Dorf, roughly 200 m from the cable car, with a family room that has a separate children's bedroom with bunk beds. It has a restaurant but no spa, kids' club or half board published.
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Villars: Col de Soud
Col de Soud to Villars Described as a run for the whole family Cogwheel train to Col de SoudA 1.6 km run through the Bilioley woods with straight stretches and steeper bends at the end, finishing at Rochegrise behind Villars station. The train is free with a ski pass. There is no hire at the top, so rent a sledge in the village first.
Source: alpesvaudoises.ch
stay nearby All 10 family hotels in Villars-sur-Ollon →5★ hotelChalet RoyAlp Hotel & SpaKids' club 4–12Ski-in / ski-outSauna, adults-only areaA five-star chalet with a supervised kids' club for ages 4 to 12, a spa with sauna and hammam included for guests, and fondue in its own restaurant. Residences sleep up to eight, but half board is not offered on the hotel's own pages and the Winter Family offer excludes the February school holidays.
Have a look →HotelVillars LodgeSleeps 4The budget end of the Villars Alpine Resort group, with family rooms and a 38 m2 apartment for four, and a restaurant serving fondue and raclette. There is no spa or kids' club on the hotel's own pages and half board is not listed, so it suits families who mainly want an affordable base.
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Sources
- https://www.gornergrat.ch/en/products/sledding-pass
- https://www.brienzersee.ch/en/experiences/tour/bussalp-weidli-grindelwald-sledge-path
- https://www.jungfrau.ch/en-gb/winter/sledging/
- https://www.saas-fee.ch/en/winter-activities/winter-experiences/sledging
- https://arosalenzerheide.swiss/en/Arosa/Winter/More-Winter-Activities/Sledging
- https://arosalenzerheide.swiss/en/Lenzerheide/Winter/More-winter-activities/Sledging
- https://www.flimslaax.com/en/winter/ski-resort/sledging
- https://www.alpesvaudoises.ch/en/F2361/villars/sledging-on-the-col-de-soud-villars-track
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