Adored by children and adored by parents, sledding is the essential activity for winter holidays in the mountains. And it is not the toboggan areas that are lacking in Megève! In the middle of nature, under a radiant sun or at nightfall, in a toboggan, bobsleigh, plate, snow shovel or downright on the buttocks, sledding guarantees intense moments of sharing punctuated by adrenaline and giggles.
Megève, a tobogganing paradise
Hear the crunch of snow under the toboggan run. Appreciate the bursts of snowflakes that touch your cheeks reddened by the cold. Snow that melts on contact with your skin. Listen to the laughter of children having fun. Then, savor the sensations that run through your body when, thrown at full speed on a sled, your heart races. Immediately, an invigorating feeling of freshness takes hold of you.
Favorite activity of daring children and nostalgic adults, sledding is the unmissable winter event in Megève. With many tobogganing areas strictly reserved for the pleasure of sliding and an incredible 3 meter long toboggan run, toboggan enthusiasts are kings in Megève! These toboggan areas, completely secure, marked out and delimited by nets, are perfect for introducing the little ones to the first sensations of sliding while the older ones have fun racing. After dark, several service providers organize night toboggan runs. A magical slide where the stars will be as much in the eyes as in the sky, especially after a delicious meal in a high-altitude restaurant or under an igloo!
And for those who wish to indulge in the pleasure of sliding without getting wet in the snow, the Jaillet 4S Luge offers an incredible cocktail of thrills between tight turns and passing through a tunnel! In an overexcited atmosphere, fasten your seatbelt and let yourself be carried along in complete safety by the adrenaline provided by the toboggan launched at 36 km/h over 715 metres. A spectacular descent that leaves an unforgettable memory, just like on a real toboggan.
“Laluge”, a frenzied toboggan run!
An extraordinary new offer has emerged in the well-preserved area of the Princess: an incredible toboggan run on snow called Laluge! On a route of nearly 3 kilometers, the toboggan run winds its way through snowy forests, immaculate fields and sunny landscapes. Accessible by the intermediate station of the Princess gondola or the Mont d'Arbois then Princess gondola, the Laluge run is waiting for you! Practicable from the age of 10, it is the essential winter activity.
Side by side on the starting line, a final check of the mandatory equipment by the resort teams, feet tucked into the sled, helmet on, brakes in hand and off we go for a furious descent where follow varied slopes, banked turns and raised bumps.
Departing from the summit of Mont d'Arbois and arriving at the Princess gondola station, the Laluge toboggan run is intended to be fun, sporty, playful and perfectly secure with its beads and nets on each side. Its very playful profile, with a very winding course to break the speed, requires real piloting of the sled. At the key of this incredible descent? New sensations cradled between laughter and adrenaline!
Toboggans exclusively provided by the ski area, ski locker, wearing a helmet compulsory (helmet provided), 1 person per toboggan
To make the most of it, a few safety rules must be observed:
- Respect the spaces dedicated to the practice of sledding
- It is strictly forbidden to toboggan on the ski area
- The toboggan areas are strictly reserved for this practice
- Do not use as a means of sliding equipment not intended for this purpose (garbage bags, mattresses, boxes, etc.)
- Children are under the responsibility of their parents or their guardians.
- Wearing a helmet is strongly recommended, especially for children under 6 years old
- It is advisable to remove ski boots for sledding
- Adapt your speed and handling to keep full control of the sled
- In the event of an accident, immediately dial 18 or 112
Criss-cross the Megève ski area
Preciously nestled in the heart of the Alps, Megève offers you in winter an adventure playground as playful as it is gigantic with its 400 km of slopes spread over 4 massifs. Endowed with numerous mountain facilities such as its beginners' areas, freestyle areas, toboggan runs, Nordic areas and its numerous ski lifts, the ski areas of Megève have always been the dream of skiers from all over the world. Whether you are a curious beginner, a winter sports enthusiast or a professional skier, Megève is undoubtedly the ideal place to indulge in all the pleasures of snow sports.
