Sledging areas | Vars: Hautes-Alpes ski resort

Tobogganing in Vars

The Caribou rail sled

©Luge sur rail du Caribou, une attraction incontournable ouverte à tous|Rémi Morel

©Luge du Caribou, Une luge sur ail alternant vrilles, vagues, sauts et autres chicanes... pour le plaisir de tous|Rémi Morel

Sensation factory

From the age of 3, with a companion, or from 1m40 onwards on your own, this is the resort’s star attraction: the Caribou rail toboggan.
Take a seat on one of the sledges, either solo or in pairs, and climb around 500m through the forest to reach the start, at an altitude of over 2,000m.

With an average gradient of 12% and a peak of 35%, there’s no doubt you’ll be giving it your all! With its hairpin bends, chicanes, twists and jumps, the Caribou rail luge is sure to leave you smiling from ear to ear!

The big advantage: you’re 100% in control of your speed. So you can reassure the little ones, make your favourite cousin scream or just let off the brakes with your best friend!

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Tobogganing in Vars

Fournet sledging area

At the top of the village of Les Claux, enjoy the freedom of the tobogganing area: shovels, classic sleds, wooden sleds or sleds with metal brakes, you name it!

It’s the ideal place to introduce your little ones to the thrill of sliding.

©Aire de luge du Caribou, un espace de jeux entretenu pour le plaisir de tous|www.scalpfoto.com

©Aire de luge du Caribou, entièrement gratuit cet espace de jeux est ouvert tous les jours de la saison (si les conditions météorologiques le permettent)|www.scalpfoto.com

Aire de luge — ©Entretenue et protégée, elle accueille les enfants et les plus grands. Au sommet de la station, sur le front de neige du Fournet vous découvrirez un espace de jeux grandiose...|www.scalpfoto.com

Tobogganing in Vars

Giant descent

It’s 5pm and the last skiers have made their last run of the day. The blue run from the top of the Télémix de Chabrières is just waiting for you and your metal-braked toboggan.
Once in the bubble, you climb up to the start and create your own for maximum concentration. At the top, warm up with the resort teams, check your compulsory equipment, your helmet firmly on your head and your hands on the metal brakes as joysticks.

3…2…1 go!

A first section of track to build up speed before negotiating your first wide bend. You’ve reached cruising speed and you’re neck and neck with your friends! The pressure’s on because you bet on it that evening in the restaurant! The sensations are unique: between adrenalin, pure fun and mastery. The finish line is in your sights and you’re not letting go! Verdict: you’re on the podium, well done!

Descente en luge à Vars — ©Une fois par semaine, les pistes se transforment en piste de luge géante pour le plus grand plaisir des petits et grands|www.scalpfoto.com

Descente en luge géante à la fermeture des pistes — ©Une fois par semaine, les pistes se transforment en piste de luge géante pour le plus grand plaisir des petits et des grands|www.scalpfoto.com

Making the most of sledging areas

However much fun it may be, sledging is an activity that can still present risks. That’s why you need to follow certain rules.

We would like to remind you that it is forbidden to go sledging in the ski area when it is in use, whether it is open or closed. Even in the evening after closing time, certain slope maintenance activities can be dangerous.

We also recommend that you wear the right equipment: a helmet is never too much, good winter clothing and a pair of suitable boots will enable you to toboggan in the best possible conditions.