Cable car and toboggan of La Dôle (Télé-Dôle)

The family resort of Saint-Cergue, at the foot of La Dôle

Perched on the heights of Saint-Cergue, the domain of La Dôle is one of the most accessible in the Vaud Jura for families. It is mainly visited in winter, when the snow covers the pastures and the gentle slopes come alive. The atmosphere remains calm, far from the crowded alpine resorts: here, one learns to ski or to toboggan with confidence, without crowds or stress. The baby-lift and the easy slopes make it a perfect launch pad for first slides. And the view of Lake Geneva and the Alps, on clear days, seals the deal.

What your children will discover

Your children will discover the joys of snow gently here. The little ones get accustomed to the baby-lift and their first turns on reassuring slopes, while the older ones progress on the easy beginner slopes. Tobogganing offers everyone thrilling descents filled with laughter, without needing to know how to ski. It’s an opportunity to experience winter in the mountains in a natural setting, to feel the biting cold, the crunch of snow, and the simple pleasure of sliding. A true first experience of winter sports, just a stone's throw from home.

What to do there and the atmosphere on site

On site, the atmosphere is family-friendly and cheerful. People take turns on the baby-lift, share toboggan rides, and take breaks to warm up and regain strength. Beginners have the space to learn at their own pace, without feeling rushed by more experienced skiers. Many families from the region come here to introduce their children or spend a Wednesday afternoon in the snow. It’s the place where you fall, where you laugh, and where you get back up, again and again. Be sure to bring something to keep warm: once they start, the kids don’t want to stop.

Before you go

• Recommended age: from 3 years for tobogganing and accompanied baby-lift; easy slopes are suitable for beginners of all ages.
• Duration: half a day to a full day depending on energy and weather.
• Reservation and prices: paid lifts; rates and passes can be checked on the official website.
• Stroller accessibility: snowy and sloped terrain, not suitable for strollers; bring a toboggan or baby carrier.
• Transport: NStCM line (Nyon - Saint-Cergue - La Cure) from Nyon CFF station, then access to the domain; check winter connections.
• What to bring: ski suit, gloves, hat, goggles, sunscreen, and hot drink.
• Ideal season: winter, depending on snow conditions; check the opening of the slopes before leaving.

Parents' tips

• Call or check the website the day before: the opening of lifts and slopes depends entirely on snow conditions.
• Dress the children in layers: at altitude, the cold and wind can be surprising.
• The baby-lift is perfect for a true first time on the snow, without pressure or large lifts.
• Bring a sturdy toboggan: the descents are the favorite attraction for the youngest.
• Bring something to drink hot and snack on, as breaks multiply with little ones.

Useful information

• Address: Saint-Cergue, domain of La Dôle.
• Official website: https://teledole.ch/
• Hours: depending on the season and snow conditions; inquire about hours and slope openings on the official website.
• Access: NStCM train from Nyon (CFF) to Saint-Cergue, then access to the domain of La Dôle.

Why we recommend it

We recommend La Dôle because it is one of the simplest ways to offer snow to your children in French-speaking Switzerland. Close, family-friendly, and without the crowds of large resorts, it allows you to learn to ski or to toboggan with confidence. It’s the ideal learning ground for a family's first slides.

In two words

The family resort of Saint-Cergue, perfect for introducing little ones to snow: baby-lift, tobogganing, and gentle slopes facing Lake Geneva, depending on snow conditions.