Ski
Access to most runs from the berneuse ski station, place large. 024 494 16 35. if you are a total beginner of course it's best to take classes, but if you just want to brush up before you go for the gusto you should check out the beginner's slope just above the ski station which costs only 14 chf to use. it's a bit hard to find at first, so don't be afraid to ask. if you're up to a bit more of a challenge, but still want to practice you can take the chair lifts up to the tete d'ai, and then -- taking a left -- ski cross-country style over to a very nice easy run below the berneuse restaurant. the descent to the same run directly from the berneuse cable-car is a more intermediate, but you should be able to handle it if you are comfortable turning and stopping. there are also fun descents down from the tete d'ai through the forest. ski passes start at 30 chf for a half day, and 42 for a full day. standard ski rentals start at 28 chf per day plus boots from 15 chf per day. prices good as of january 2006.
Fly
Try to do tandem paragliding from the berneuse ski station. very nice flight which last from 10 to 30 minutes, depending on the condition of the day. more informations on panpam (http://www.panpam.ch)
Nescafé Champs Open
At the top of the berneuse, the first weekend in february, and several days running up. world champions in free-style snowboarding, skiing and para-gliding compete over four days for several thousand dollars worth of prizes provided by the nestlã© corporation. the whole thing is free with your normal lift-tickets, but of course if you want a beer or hot-chocolate you'll pay mountain rates.
Tobogganing Park Leysin
At the southern edge of the village. +41 24 494 28 68. [email protected]. (http://www.tobogganing.ch). claiming to be the first toboggan park in the world which allows snow tubing in bobsled like runs, the toboggan park is a good alternative for kids and adults who are a bit too afraid of heights to ski, but who feel the need for snow and speed. tickets for an hour and 50 minutes go for 20 chf for adults and 15 chf for kids. a single run on a tube is 3 chf. the leysin park is considered by some to be the best one in whole of europe for its great jumps and chances for inexperienced skiers and snowboarders to practice without pressure
Kids' Sledding
There's a fairly well maintained sledding run for kids oppsite the Patinoire. It's completely bowl-shaped, so there's no risk of sledding out of control.