The Les Rousses sledging run in Anzère: 4 km of descent by chairlift
Fancy a big family sledging descent in Anzère? In the Les Rousses sector, a groomed run of around 4 kilometres, reserved for sledgers, comes down the mountain from the chairlift. Thrills guaranteed for children from age 6, in a high-altitude setting.
A long run reserved for sledgers
In the Les Rousses sector, above Anzère, a groomed sledging run of around 4 kilometres (with some 500 metres of vertical drop) is reserved for sledgers, away from the skiers. You reach the start via the Les Rousses chairlift, getting off at the intermediate station, then race down the slope to the bottom. A real thrilling descent, in a snowy mountain setting, to share as a family.
What your children will discover
Children love sledging: on this long reserved run, they string together the bends and pick up speed in complete safety, away from the skiers. It's a thrilling descent that delights the older ones from age 6, supervised by their parents. Between two runs, you take the chairlift back up and start again.
What you do and the atmosphere on site
You reach the Les Rousses car park (about ten kilometres from the village), take the chairlift up to the intermediate station, and let yourself glide down. The atmosphere is sporty and cheerful, in a high-altitude setting. Watch out for the last ascent, around 3.15pm, to enjoy one final descent.
Before you go
- Recommended age: from age 6
- Length: about 4 km, reserved for sledgers
- Getting there: Les Rousses car park (~10 km from the village), then the Les Rousses chairlift (mandatory exit at the intermediate station); last ascent around 3.15pm
- Price: adult day pass 30.– / half-day 25.– ; sledge hire 10.– ; free with the Magic Pass
- What to bring: a sledge, ski clothes, gloves, a hat, a helmet advised
- Best season: winter, depending on the chairlift opening
Parents' tips
- A helmet is strongly advised for children.
- Watch out for the last ascent (around 3.15pm) for the final descent.
- Magic Pass holders get free access.
- Hire a sledge on site (10.–) if needed.
- Check the chairlift opening and snow cover on the official website.
Useful information
- Address: Les Rousses sector, Anzère, 1972 Anzère
- Official website: anzere.ch
- Getting there: Les Rousses car park (~10 km from Anzère village) + Les Rousses chairlift
- Prices: day 30.– / half-day 25.– ; sledge hire 10.– ; free with Magic Pass
- Season: winter, depending on the chairlift opening
Why we recommend it
Because it's the big family sledging descent in Anzère: around 4 km reserved for sledgers, reachable by chairlift, away from the skiers. Thrills in safety for children from age 6, in a beautiful high-altitude setting.
In a nutshell
A sledging run of about 4 km reserved for sledgers in the Les Rousses sector (Anzère), reachable by chairlift — the big thrilling descent of winter, from age 6.
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