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Winter Sledding at Les Avants
The winter sled run at Les Avants links Sonloup to Les Avants on the heights of Montreux. It is served by the very picturesque les Avants – Sonloup funicular dating from the end of the 19th century. From Sonloup, you can enjoy a superb view of the Rochers de Naye on one side and the Pleiades on the other side.
The ascent by funicular from Les Avants.
Track summary
- π Rating: ββ
- π§ Min age: 3 years old
- π Track length: 2.5 km
- ποΈ Max altitude: 1156 meters
- ποΈ Min altitude: 981 meters
- π Height difference: 200 meters
- πΆ Walk: No
- ποΈ View: 1/3
- π Exposure: Southeast
- βοΈ Snow coverage: Very low
- π Parking: At the beginning
- π Ski lift: Funiculaire Les Avants β Sonloup
- βοΈΒ Snow Report
- β Weather Forecast
- π· Comparison of winter sled runs
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Access
Parking next to the Avants MOB train station.
The sled course
To reach the top of the sled run, you reach the departure station of the Avants funicular located a few metres from that of the Montreux Oberland Bernois. The sleds are placed on the funicular trailer that climbs to Sonloup about every 15 minutes.
The sled descent is made on a road whose access is open to residents at certain times of the day. However, the possible climbing of a rare car is not a problem because of the good visibility. The descent is steep enough not to have to push and is ideal for small children because it is safe. It lasts about ten minutes at a moderate pace.
The route of the winter toboggan run in Les Avants.
Snow cover
The altitude of the runway is very low with a departure at 1150 m and therefore it is necessary to pay attention to the snow conditions. A webcam is available at Sonloup and the track status is available on the Internet.
Opening of the track
It is possible to rent sledges near the Avants MOB train station and there are night trains on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays until 10 pm. Refer to the Avants website for all information.
The start of the winter sled run at Les Avants.
A part of the sled run in the forest.
The sled run at night partially illuminated by the road lights.
Video
Webcam
A webcam in Sonloup with a view of the road that serves as a toboggan run.
Attractions in the canton of Vaud
Attractions in the Riviera-Pays-d’en-Haut region
Winter Sledding in French-speaking Switzerland
