π· The Summer Toboggan Runs in Switzerland in 2020
π· The summer toboggan runs in Switzerland in 2020
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βοΈ During the winter season, please check the winter sledding in Western Switzerland.
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 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 MolΓ©son-Village with brakes on the sides.
In this article, la Torpille shows details of the summer toboggan runs in French-speaking Switzerland and a summary of the runs in German-speaking Switzerland and Ticino.
Toboggan runs in Western Switzerland
There are only four summer toboggan runs in French-speaking Switzerland in the cantons of Fribourg, Geneva, NeuchΓ’tel, Vaud and Valais. They are located at the following sites:
- View of the Alps NE
- MolΓ©son-Village FR
- Glacier 3000 VD
- Robella NE
Vue des Alpes (NE)
- π Municipality: Val-de-Ruz
- π Details about Vue des Alpes Toboggan
- β°οΈ Departure altitude: 1313 m
- π Length: 448 m
- π Height difference: 50 m
- π· 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 TΓͺte de Ran a few kilometers from the Vue des Alpes.
MolΓ©son-Village (FR)
- π Municipality: MolΓ©son
- π Details about Moleson Leisure Park
- β°οΈ Departure altitude: 1173 m
- π Length: 559 m
- π Height difference: 55 m
- π· Track type: Alpine Coaster
The Moléson-Village toboggan run is located in the Gruyère region near the ChÒteau 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 MolΓ©son sled run.
The course of the summer toboggan run at MolΓ©son.
An on-board video of the MolΓ©son-Village toboggan run.
Webcam in MolΓ©son-Village – 1100m
Glacier 3000 at Diablerets (VD)
- π Municipality: Ormont-Dessus
- π Details about Glacier 3000 Alpine Coaster
- β°οΈ Departure altitude: 2923 m
- π Length: 877 m
- π Height difference: 108 m
- π· 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)
- π Municipality: Travers
- π Details about Robella Leisure Park
- β°οΈ Departure altitude: 846 m
- π Length: 812 m
- π Height difference: 70 m
- π· 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 western Switzerland toboggan runs
| Tracks | MolΓ©son-Village | Robella | Vue des Alpes | Glacier 3000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Municipality | MolΓ©son-Village  | Travers  | Val-de-Ruz | Ormont-Dessus  |
| Link to activity | Activity | Activity | Activity | Activity |
| Photo |  |  |  |  |
| Departure altitude [m] | 1173 | 846 | 1313 | 2923 |
| Arrival altitude [m] | 1118 | 776 | 1273 | 2815 |
| Elevation difference [m] | 55 | 70 | 50 | 108 |
| Length [m] | 559 | 812 | 448 | 877 |
| Type | Rail | Rail | Demi-tube | Rail |
| Web site | Site Web | Site Web | Site Web | Site Web |
| Price 1 descent | 6 francs Gratuit de 3 Γ 7 ans mais accompagnΓ©. | 6 francs Gratuit de 3 Γ 7 ans mais accompagnΓ©. | Enfant: 3 francs Adulte: 4 francs Moins de 8 ans doivent Γͺtre accompagnΓ©. | 9 francs. Moins de 9 ans doivent Γͺtre accompagnΓ©. |
| Ascent time | 2'08'' | 2'53'' | 2'27'' | ? |
| Approximate duration of descent | 1'17'' | 1'44'' | 1'04'' | 1'35'' |
Questions
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 western Switzerland toboggan runs
The following link shows the geographical location of the summer toboggan runs in French-speaking Switzerland.
Toboggan runs in German-speaking Switzerland and Ticino
In contrast to French-speaking Switzerland, German-speaking Switzerland and Ticino offer a very large number of toboggan runs of which the Torpille offers a summary below. The track of Pradaschier in Churwalder (GraubΓΌnden) is the longest in the world with more than 3 km.
Western Switzerland
Canton of Fribourg
Name: Schwarzsee
π Location:Β Schwarzsee FR
π Length: 1000 m
π€οΈ Type: Narrow rail
π Link: Website
Canton of Valais
Name: Feeblitz
π Location: Saas-FΓ©e VS
π Length: 900 m
π€οΈ Type: Alpine Coaster Rail
π Link: Website
Canton of Bern
Name: Heimwehfluh
π Location: Interlaken BE
π Length: 650 m
π Altitude difference: 90 m
π€οΈ Type: Narrow rail
π Link: Website
Name: Gurten Park
π Location: Wabern BE
π Length: 500 m
π Altitude difference: 55 m
π€οΈ Type: Half-pipe
π Link: Website
Name: Pfingstegg
π Location: Grindenwald BE
π Length: 736 m
π Altitude difference: 58 m
π€οΈ Type: Half-pipe
π Link: Website
Name: Oeschinen
π Location: Kandersteg BE
π€οΈ Type: Half-pipe
π Link: Website
Canton of Basel-Landschaft
Name: Solarbob Langenbruck
π Location: Langenbruck BL
π Length: 1000 m
π€οΈ Type: Half-pipe
π Link: Website
Central Switzerland
Canton of Schwitz
Name: Sattel-Hochstuckli
π Location: Sattel SZ
π€οΈ Type: Half-pipe
π Link: Website
Canton of Nidwald
Name: FrΓ€kigaudi am Pilatus
π Location: Hergiswil NW
π€οΈ Type: Half-pipe
π Link: Website
Name: Wirzweli
π Location: Dallenwil NW
π Length: 535 m
π€οΈ Type: Half-pipe
π Link: Website
Canton of Obwald
Name: Brunni
π Location: Engelberg OW
π Length: 660 m
π Altitude difference: 40 m
π€οΈ Type: Half-pipe
π Link: Website
Canton of Luzern
Name: Schongiland
π Location: Schongau LU
π Length: 1000 m
π€οΈ Type: Half-pipe
π Link: Website
Name: Rischli
π Location: SΓΆrenberg LU
π Length: 900 m
π€οΈ Type: Half-pipe
π Link: Website
Eastern Switzerland
Canton of St. Gallen
Name: AtzmΓ€nnig
π Location:Goldingen SG
π Length: 700 m
π Altitude difference: 126 m
π€οΈ Type: Half-pipe
π Link: Website
Name: Floomzer
π Location: Flumsberg SG
π Length: 2000 m
π Altitude difference: 250 m
π€οΈ Type: Alpine Coaster Rail
π Link: Website
Canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden
Name: Kronberg
π Location: Jakobsbad AI
π Length: 1000 m
π€οΈ Type: Alpine Coaster Rail
π Link: Website
Canton of GraubΓΌnden
Name: Toboggan Adventure Mountain Pradaschier
π Location: Churwalden GR
π Length: 3060
π Altitude difference: 480
π€οΈ Type: Alpine Coaster Rail
π Link: Website
Name: Schatzalp
π Location: Davos GR
π€οΈ Half-pipe
π Link: Website
Ticino
Canton of Ticino
Name: Monte Tamaro
π Location: Rivera TI
π Length: 800 m
π Altitude difference: 80 m
π€οΈ Type: Rail Alpine Coaster
π Link: Website