Moléson Leisure Park: bobsledding, downhill karting, and mini-golf

At the Foot of Moléson, a Mountain of Sensations

Perched above Gruyères, the Moléson leisure park concentrates everything needed for a great family day in one place. People come for the rail toboggan that winds through the fir trees, for the all-terrain go-karting, and for a round of mini-golf in the open air. The scenery is stunning: the mountain is right in front of you, and the view plunges over the Fribourg countryside. It's the kind of place where kids want to keep going for more rides, and where parents have fun too. A nature and adrenaline outing within reach of the funicular.

What Your Children Will Discover

The star attraction is the toboggan: you settle into a sled, a cable pulls you up to the top of the track, and then you slide down a long slide punctuated by turns, with a brake to manage your speed. A guaranteed sliding sensation, without the snow. Next to it, the go-kart is a variant of the kart, but without a motor: you descend an all-terrain track over 500 meters, helmet on your head, and a ski lift brings you back up effortlessly. Mini-golf rounds out the experience for a more relaxed family moment.

What to Do There and the Atmosphere on Site

The atmosphere is that of a mountain resort in summer: relaxed, family-friendly, with families shuttling between the tracks. You buy your rides, keep going for descents, and take a breather between them at the refreshment point. The youngest ride the toboggan with a parent, while the older ones take their independence. Plan for a good amount of time: between the toboggan, go-karting, and mini-golf, you can easily spend half a day, or even the whole day if you combine it with a trip to the top of Moléson.

Before You Go

• Recommended age: from 4 years old (toboggan accessible from 3 years old accompanied by an adult; alone from 8 years old)
• Duration: half a day to a full day
• Prices: individual rides for the toboggan and go-kart (1 ride 6 fr., decreasing rate from 4 rides); mini-golf 6 fr. adult, 4 fr. child; free for 3-7 year olds on the toboggan accompanied
• Stroller accessibility: mountain terrain, plan for a baby carrier for the smallest
• Transport: 5 minutes on foot from the free parking and bus stop; public transport access to Moléson-sur-Gruyères
• What to bring: good shoes, cap, sunscreen, a light sweater (it's at altitude)
• Ideal season: summer; activities depend on the weather, check the official site for information

Parents' Tips

• Buy several rides at once: the price drops significantly from 4, 10 to 20 rides
• For the go-kart, check your child's height before coming (1.40 m required)
• Come in the morning on a nice day: the track dries faster and there is less waiting
• Save some energy to combine with the ascent to the top of Moléson
• The toboggan is done in pairs for the little ones: one parent pilots, the child enjoys

Useful Information

• Address: Route du Moléson 228, 1663 Moléson-sur-Gruyères
• Official site: https://www.moleson.ch
• Hours: variable depending on the season and weather, generally during the day; check the official site
• Access: 5 minutes on foot from the free parking and public transport stop at Moléson-sur-Gruyères; from Gruyères or Bulle by bus

And to compare all the tracks, check out our guide Summer Tobogganing in Romandy.

Why We Recommend It

Because you can find, in one location, enough to keep the whole family occupied for a good part of the day, with sensations tailored to age and desire. The mountain setting of Gruyère is beautiful, access is easy, and the decreasing ride system allows you to adapt the outing to your budget. It's a safe bet for nice days in Romandy.

In Two Words

Rail toboggan, go-karting, and mini-golf at the foot of Moléson: a day of sensations for the family, in the heart of Gruyère nature.