While everyone knows the classic winter sledding enjoyed in the mountains and snowy countryside, sledding now comes in many other formats: snow tubing, Snake Gliss, Big Air Bag sled jumps, and also all-season sledding.
This rail-based attraction is increasingly popular in mountain resorts, delighting both kids and adults. Discover the all-season sled in detail and get tempted by the experience, whether you come to the mountains with family, friends, or as a couple!
All-season sledding is an outdoor leisure attraction installed on rails fixed to the ground, usually found in mountain resorts. Unlike traditional sledding, it operates year-round, including summer, and sometimes during spring or autumn school holidays.
The course consists of a winding descent of several hundred meters, sometimes over a kilometer, featuring banked turns, small bumps, bridges, and elevated sections that offer continuous sliding. The elevation drop varies by track, but you can generally descend several hundred meters!
Unlike amusement park rides on rails, you have a manual braking system to adjust your speed for a leisurely ride or a more thrilling experience.
No effort is needed to go uphill: you sit in a single or double sled, and the integrated lift system brings you to the top. Then it’s off for a Roller Coaster-style descent guided by the metal rails!
Never tried all-season sledding? Here are all the reasons to give this fun activity a go during your mountain holiday!
All-season sledding is accessible to young children, generally from ages 3 or 5, or with a minimum height requirement. At this age, children must be accompanied by an adult to control descent speed and for safety—making it a perfect family moment.
Older children can ride alone, enjoying a unique experience with snowy mountain scenery as a backdrop.
Of course, it’s also open to adults, who can experience thrills and enjoy views from a unique perspective.
Unlike winter sports or traditional sledding, all-season sledding doesn’t depend on snow. It’s a great alternative if sled slopes aren’t sufficiently snowy or if you want to mix up your activities.
Even better, these sled tracks are open in summer, allowing you to enjoy sliding without snow. Resorts can diversify their leisure offerings to satisfy families and other visitors seeking fun outdoor activities.
Some all-season sleds also stay open during mid-season, especially school holidays.
Another advantage of all-season sleds is their reasonable price.
The cost of a ride is generally between €5 and €10 (sometimes less for children, and occasionally free for the youngest). Prices vary depending on the resort and apply per person or per ride (single or double sled).
Multi-ride passes and activity packages may offer discounts.
For a few extra euros, you can also get a souvenir photo of your ride.
This family-friendly activity is perfect for fun without breaking the budget.
Not all ski resorts have rail sleds, but more and more are offering these outdoor activities.
You can find them in all mountain ranges of France: All-season sled at Les Gets (Alps), Luge 4S Les Portes du Mont-Blanc at Megève (Alps), Alpine Coaster in Chamonix with Mont Blanc views (Alps), Super Coaster at Super-Besse (Massif Central), rail sled in Mijoux (Jura), Lou Bac Mountain at Les Angles (Pyrenees), and more.
For more information on ski resorts with sled tracks, their length and elevation drop, and pricing, visit our dedicated summer sledding page.