How long is the toboggan run?

The toboggan run from Fiescheralp to Fiesch is 13 km long — one of the longest in the Alps. The altitude difference is 1,112 metres.

Ja, sleeën zijn te huur bij de gondelbaan in Fiesch en op de Fiescheralp. Huur een bob met stuurmogelijkheid voor meer controle.

Is there night sledging?

Yes, on special evenings (usually Friday) the toboggan run is lit until 22:00. This is a special experience. Check current times on the Aletsch Arena website.

Is the toboggan run suitable for children?

Ja, de baan is geschikt voor kinderen vanaf ca. 8 jaar (met begeleiding). De baan heeft verschillende secties met variërende moeilijkheidsgraad. Kinderen kunnen ook een kortere sectie rijden.

Sledge run Aletsch Arena – 13 km of fun

Q: How do I get to the start?

Take the cable car from Fiesch (200 m from LuxLax) to Fiescheralp. The ride takes 10 minutes. The toboggan run starts directly at the cable car exit station.

From Fiescheralp to Lax • Directly accessible from LuxLax

The longest sleighing piste in the Aletsch Arena

The sledding piste from Fiescheralp to Lax is at 13 km one of the longest and most spectacular run in the Swiss Alps. The altitude difference of over 1,100 metres makes for a breathtaking descent through snowy pine forests and past impressive mountain panoramas.

From LuxLax you take the train at Lax to Fiesch (5 min) and transfer directly to the cable car in Fiesch. Ten minutes later you are at Fiescheralp ready for the descent to Lax, which ends literally in front of the house!

Plan & book

Sledge run in numbers

Length

13 km

Altitude difference

1.112 m

Start

Fiescheralp (2.212 m)

Finish

Lax (1.100 m)

Tips for sleighing

Equipment

Warm gloves (mandatory)
Helmet (recommended)
Waterproof trousers and jacket
Sturdy shoes or ski boots
Rent a sledge at the cable car
Goggles in poor visibility

Practical info

Safety

Frequently asked questions sleighing piste

Plan & book

How long is the run?

The sleighing run from Fiescheralp to Lax is 13 km long — one of the longest in the Alps. The altitude difference is 1,112 metres.

How do I get to the start?

Take the cable car from Fiesch (5 min by train from Lax) to Fiescheralp. The ride takes 10 minutes. The run starts directly at the cable car exit station.

Can I rent a sledge?

Yes, sledges are available for hire at the gondola in Fiesch and at Fiescheralp. Rent a steerable sledge for more control.

Is the sleighing piste suitable for children?

Yes, the run is suitable for children from about 8 years (with supervision). The run has different sections with varying difficulty. Children can also do a shorter section.

How long does a descent take?

A full descent of 13 km takes on average 45 to 90 minutes depending on your pace and stops.