🛷 The 4 summer toboggan runs in French-speaking Switzerland
🛷 The 4 summer toboggan runs in French-speaking Switzerland
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Types of sled runs
Summer sledging is a leisure activity for sliding fans to do in complete safety. This activity can be practiced by adults and children from 7 -8 years old or even in an adult-child duo.
There are two types of summer toboggan runs in French-speaking Switzerland:
- Half tube
- Alpine Coaster
The Vue des Alpes sled Run consists of a half tube in which the sled slides while the other 3 runs have rails around which the sled is trailed. This last type of sled is sometimes called Alpine Coaster. In both types of courses, the race starts at the bottom of the track and is automatically towed to the top of the track. The slopes are only open in summer.
Sledding on rails.
The sled in a half tube.
Alpine Coaster toboggan runs make it possible to go much faster than the half tube toboggan run, which is more suitable for children. They have the advantage of being able to take a faster speed. It is not necessary to brake in the corners despite the speed taken by the sled because the sled cannot derail according to the manufacturer.
An example of a two-seater sled in Moléson-Village with brakes on the sides.
The 4 summer toboggan runs
There are only four summer toboggan runs in French-speaking Switzerland in the cantons of Fribourg, Geneva, Neuchâtel, Vaud and Valais. They are located at the following sites:
- View of the Alps NE
- Moléson-Village FR
- Glacier 3000 VD
- Robella NE
Vue des Alpes (NE)
- 📍 Municipality: Val-de-Ruz
- 🔗 Details about Vue des Alpes Toboggan
- ⛰️ Departure altitude: 1313 m
- 📏 Length: 448 m
- 📐 Height difference: 50 m
- 🛷 Track type: demi-tube
The Vue des Alpes toboggan run is located next to the Col de la Vue des Alpes car park. On a clear day, it is possible to see the Alps in the distance. However, the most important point in the region is at the Chaumont observation post.
The ascent of the Vue des Alpes run.
An on-board video of the Vue des Alpes toboggan run.
The route.
Webcam from Tête de Ran a few kilometers from the Vue des Alpes.
Moléson-Village (FR)
- 📍 Municipality: Moléson
- 🔗 Details about Moleson Leisure Park
- ⛰️ Departure altitude: 1173 m
- 📏 Length: 559 m
- 📐 Height difference: 55 m
- 🛷 Track type: Alpine Coaster
The Moléson-Village toboggan run is located in the Gruyère region near the Château de Gruyères. It is part of a leisure park offering several activities in summer such as devalkart or minigolf.
The view from a sled going up the Moléson sled run.
The course of the summer toboggan run at Moléson.
An on-board video of the Moléson-Village toboggan run.
Webcam in Moléson-Village – 1100m
Glacier 3000 at Diablerets (VD)
- 📍 Municipality: Ormont-Dessus
- 🔗 Details about Glacier 3000 Alpine Coaster
- ⛰️ Departure altitude: 2923 m
- 📏 Length: 877 m
- 📐 Height difference: 108 m
- 🛷 Track type: Alpine Coaster
The Glacier 3000 toboggan run is located at the Diablerets glacier. It is accessible by cable car from the Col du Pillon. It is the longest and steepest summer toboggan run in French-speaking Switzerland and the highest in the world at altitude.
At the same place, you can enjoy the Peak Walk and the magnificent view of the Alps. It should be noted that the cable car is not free of charge since it costs 80 francs (!) to go and return at the normal price.
The Glacier 3000 toboggan run since the arrival of the cable car.
The course of the summer toboggan run.
An on-board video of the Glacier 3000 toboggan run.
Webcam at Scex Rouge – 2917 meters
La Robella (NE)
- 📍 Municipality: Travers
- 🔗 Details about Robella Leisure Park
- ⛰️ Departure altitude: 846 m
- 📏 Length: 812 m
- 📐 Height difference: 70 m
- 🛷 Track type: Alpine Coaster
The Robella toboggan run is located in the Val-de-Travers. It is part of a leisure park that also includes scooters or ATVs using the chairlift.
The sled run arriving at the departure station of the Robella run.
The course of the summer toboggan run.
A video on the Robella toboggan run.
Webcam at la Robella.
Comparison of summer toboggan runs
| Pistes | Moléson-Village | Robella | Vue des Alpes | Glacier 3000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commune | Moléson-Village  | Travers  | Val-de-Ruz | Ormont-Dessus  |
| Lien vers Activité | Activité | Activité | Activité | Pas encore testé |
| Photo |  |  |  |  |
| Altitude départ m | 1173 | 846 | 1313 | 2923 |
| Altitude arrivée m | 1118 | 776 | 1273 | 2815 |
| Dénivellé m | 55 | 70 | 50 | 108 |
| Longueur m | 559 | 812 | 448 | 877 |
| Type | Rail | Rail | Demi-tube | Rail |
| Site Web | Site Web | Site Web | Site Web | Site Web |
| Prix 1 descente 2018 | 6 francs Gratuit de 3 à 7 ans mais accompagné. | 6 francs Gratuit de 3 à 7 ans mais accompagné. | Enfant: 3 francs Adulte: 4 francs Moins de 8 ans doivent être accompagné. | 9 francs. Moins de 9 ans doivent être accompagné. |
| Durée montée | 2'08'' | 2'53'' | 2'27'' | ? |
| Durée approximative descente | 1'17'' | 1'44'' | 1'04'' | 1'35'' |
What is the best summer toboggan run in French-speaking Switzerland?
What is the track with the most beautiful natural environment?
- The track with the most beautiful natural environment is the Alpine Coaster of Les Diablerets with a magnificent view of the Alps.
What are the longest tracks?
- The longest tracks are those of La Robella (NE) and Les Diablerets (VD).
What is the minimum age for summer sledging?
- There is no minimum age when a child descends with an adult. To be alone, one must generally be at least 8 years old.
Which is the most expensive sled run?
- The four toboggan runs have relatively similar prices. However, do not forget the price of the cable car (about 60 francs round-trip for an adult without discount) to get to the top of the Glacier 3000 toboggan run.
Mapping of summer toboggan runs
The following link shows the geographical location of the summer toboggan runs in French-speaking Switzerland.
