Spring tobogganing experience - Luge Park coaster luge

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I tested it for you: Luge Coaster rail tobogganing at Luge Park

“I went without really knowing what to expect... and I loved it”

May 2025, Chamrousse 1650, rail luge review, couple
Maho, thrill-seeker

On a weekend in Grenoble with my family, I wanted to try something a little different... and when I heard about the Chamrousse rail sledge, open for the May long weekends, I was immediately tempted. Curious by nature, I said to myself: “Why not?” And frankly, I was right.
After a short drive up the mountain, I discovered a springtime version of the landscape, after having come in winter for the skiing. This time, there was no snow on the road, just the remains of snow as I arrived at the resort.

A quick welcome and a leisurely climb

Once on site, we head for the ticket office: the welcome is simple and efficient. It's possible to buy single tickets or packs (handy if you're several people or if you want to do a series of runs). It's a little crowded at the ticket office in the late afternoon, but things are moving fast.
Once you've got your ticket in hand, you're given a few safety instructions, which are very accessible. Ladies first, Mélanie climbs on. Seatbelt fastened, and then it's off for the automatic sled ride up: we're gently pulled to the top, allowing us to enjoy the landscape between winter and summer... a little moment of calm before the descent.

Adrenalin and freedom

And then it's all fun! The sled is on a rail, so it's very safe, but you can feel the speed, and the banked turns have a real effect. You can control the speed yourself with the handles, so you can adapt to your own mood. And there are signs that you can follow or not, to indicate when it's best to brake.
At the end of the first run, it's impossible not to go for a second. Fortunately, the 2 rides + 1 free tour isn't too expensive, so it's well worth it. This time, once we've reconnoitred the course, we go down hard!

Fun and smiles

Easy first turn, no need to slow down. Then a short passage through the tunnel, a bend while braking a little and not far from those going up, then it shakes out with the sled tilting on its side just before the next bend, slowing down then picking up speed again, bend, a short passage below the rise, bend, smile for the photo and a smooth finish.
And off we go again for one last lap! We immortalize all this in a photo for posterity.

A nice touch: a souvenir photo is taken during the descent, with the option of viewing it on the screen at the finish and buying it afterwards. Guaranteed giggles if you make a face in time!
Honestly, I went in not really knowing what to expect... and I loved it. It's fast, it's fun, it's affordable, and it makes a great activity to do as a couple, or even with friends or family. It's made me want to do the winter version too - sledging above the snow, that's got to be great!

If you're just passing through Grenoble or Chamrousse, and you like speed without the headache: go for it! Sensations guaranteed, in complete safety.

Maho - Urban adventurer in search of new sensations.

Buy your “Luge Coaster” pass at the dedicated rail luge ticket office in Chamrousse 1650 - Recoin.

Find out more about this 4-season tobogganing experience:

Chamrousse rail luge

Photos credit: EM - OT Chamrousse