Since it opened on 20 December 2025, the Gréo’Luge has become the flagship attraction of the Front de Neige at Gréolières-les-Neiges. It is a so-called “4-season” rail sledge: it runs all year, with or without snow, which makes it one of the rare activities in the Cheiron massif that depends on neither the weather nor the snow cover.
Here is everything you need to know before setting off: the route, the prices, the access rules, the seasonal timetables and a few tips to make the first descent go well — especially with children.
How does a rail sledge work?
The principle is simple and reassuring: the sledge does not sit on the snow, it is fixed to a rail that runs the whole length of the course. It cannot leave the line, it cannot slew sideways. Which is why it can run all year, including in the middle of August on a dry slope.
You go up to the top of the course, you get in, and gravity does the rest. Each sledge has a brake operated by the rider: two handles you pull to slow down and release to speed up. In other words, you decide the pace, from a contemplative descent to a frankly fast one.
The course: 1 km, 200 m of drop, up to 40 km/h
The Gréo’Luge runs about 1 km of descent for 200 m of drop, facing the landscapes of the Cheiron. The line alternates:
- banked turns, which press the sledge into the curve and give the sensation of speed;
- bumps, which break the rhythm and set off the screaming;
- more open sections, where you can lift your head and take in the view.
The top speed is 40 km/h. That is a lot at ground level, without being vertiginous: cautious riders will come down comfortably at half that pace, and nobody is obliged to let go of the brakes.
Allow about a good ten minutes per descent, including the ride up. It is therefore an activity you can dose easily: one descent to try it, or a series to fill the afternoon.
Prices and payment methods
- €9 per descent — one sledge carries 1 or 2 people at that price
- €40 for 5 descents
- €75 for 10 descents
The maths is quick: from the fifth descent onwards, the pass works out at €8 each, and €7.50 with the book of ten. If you come as a pair on the same sledge, the price is naturally shared, which makes the family formula quite gentle.
Accepted payments are cash, card, cheque and ANCV Sport vouchers — worth remembering if you have any, as the activity is eligible.
From what age? The access rules
- From age 3, provided the child is accompanied by an adult on the same sledge
- Solo from age 8, with a minimum height of 1.35 m
- Maximum 2 people per sledge
- No animals
The two criteria for riding solo — 8 years old and 1.35 m — are cumulative: a 9-year-old who is not tall enough will therefore ride accompanied. It is not a painful constraint, since most children prefer to do the first descent as a pair anyway.
Opening hours by season
The Gréo’Luge operates in periods. Here is the calendar published by the operator.
Winter season 2025-2026
- 20 December – 4 January: daily, 11 am – 6.30 pm
- 5 January – 13 February: Monday to Thursday and Sunday 11 am – 5 pm, Friday and Saturday 11 am – 6.30 pm
- 14 February – 1 March: daily, 11 am – 6.30 pm
Spring, summer and autumn 2026
- 27 April – 5 July: weekends and public holidays, 10 am – 5 pm
- 4 July – 30 August: daily, 10 am – 5 pm
- 31 August – 27 September: weekends and public holidays, 10 am – 5 pm
Note: the summer hours start an hour earlier than in winter but close earlier too. In summer, the morning is the best slot — it is cooler, the light is beautiful and the wait is shorter than in mid-afternoon.
Who operates the Gréo’Luge?
The installation is run by the Syndicat Mixte des stations de Gréolières et de l’Audibergue (SMGA). To check an opening, a public holiday or an exceptional closure for maintenance or weather:
- Phone: +33 4 93 24 37 72
- E-mail: stations@smga.fr
- Website: stations-greolieres-audibergue.com
A call before setting off is always a good idea outside the main school holidays, particularly when the wind is strong.
Preparing your descent: the tips that matter
Nothing complicated, but a few details make the difference between a good descent and one you endure.
What to wear
- Tie back long hair and avoid loose scarves or dangling hood cords.
- Stow your belongings: phone, sunglasses, car keys. Any unsecured object is a lost object at the first banked turn.
- Gloves recommended: the brakes are worked by hand, and in winter fingers get cold fast.
- Dress warmer than you think in winter: you make no effort during the descent, and the relative wind cools you very efficiently.
With children
- Do the first descent braking firmly. A child who discovers the course at moderate speed will ask for more; a frightened child will not go back.
- Explain the brake before you set off, even when the adult is riding: understanding that you can slow down at any moment is often enough to dispel apprehension.
- Go for a book of descents rather than a single ticket: it is almost always the second or third that stays in the memory, once the surprise has worn off.
The best slots
The busiest periods are mid-afternoons during the school holidays and fine-weather weekends. At opening, at the end of the day or midweek outside the holidays, you will link descents without waiting.
What else is right next door?
One of the strengths of the Gréo’Luge is its position: on the Front de Neige, at the heart of the resort, a few metres from the other activities.
- The Gréo’Parc, the resort’s children’s area, is a stone’s throw away — enough to occupy the youngest between two descents.
- In winter, the rail sledge combines very well with a morning’s skiing, including for beginners: see our guide to ski lessons at the ESF in Gréolières.
- In summer, it slots perfectly between two electric mountain bike outings on the resort’s loops.
- And for the lunch break, our addresses are gathered in the article on where to eat in Gréolières.
On access, the resort is about 1 hour’s drive from Nice, Cannes and Grasse, and the 2,800-space car park at the foot of the slopes is free: you park a few minutes’ walk from the start.
A full day with Bogho Sports
Our shop is right next door, at 310 Traverse du Cheiron, open 7 days a week from 9 am to 5 pm. Handy for putting together a full day around the Gréo’Luge.
- In winter: skiing in the morning, rail sledge in the afternoon. Children’s skis are €13 a day, adults €20, and the full pack (skis, poles, boots, helmet) is €17 for children and €25 to €28 for adults — everything is detailed on the ski and snowboard rental page. For a classic sledge on snow, count €10 a day.
- In summer: an electric mountain bike outing (€40 for a half-day, €60 for a day) then a few rail descents to finish. The available models are on the electric mountain bike rental page.
A question about conditions, equipment or organising your day? Call +33 6 21 45 80 87 or come and see us: we will tell you what is running, what is open, and what is worth the trip that day.
Third-party prices and opening times are given for guidance only — please check directly with the establishment concerned.