Luge Féeline de la Robella in Buttes: 1200 m of fun for the family

La Robella, a valley you ride down by toboggan

There are outings that make children's eyes light up before the very first bend. The Luge Féeline, at the La Robella resort above Buttes, is clearly one of them. Along 1200 metres of elevated rails that wind down the mountainside, you race through banked bends, spirals and little bumps, one eye on the Val-de-Travers scenery, the other on the brake lever. Because here, you decide the pace: cautious with the little ones, livelier when the urge for thrills takes over. Set right at the bottom of the resort, this rail toboggan can be enjoyed from age 3, provided you ride with an adult. Enough to turn a day in the Neuchâtel Jura into a real sliding adventure.

What your children will discover

The Féeline is not a classic toboggan: it is a two-seater vehicle running on two elevated rails, entirely off the ground and secured. Your children discover the exhilarating feeling of the descent, but fully under control, since each toboggan is fitted with brake levers and seatbelts. The route alternates a climbing section (about 300 metres) and then a long descent (about 900 metres) dotted with curves and undulations. For the youngest, it is often the very first time they hold a speed control themselves, snugly tucked against you: a great moment of pride.

What you do there and the atmosphere on site

You settle in two to a toboggan, fasten the seatbelt, and off you go for a full ride: the gentle climb whets the appetite, the descent gets the adrenaline going. The atmosphere is family-friendly and laid-back, typical of the Jura resorts: you do lap after lap, you laugh, you start again. And as La Robella is a real summer resort, you can easily extend the outing on site with the pump track, mini-golf, the scooters, a treasure hunt or the walking trails. Allow plenty of time: between the toboggan and the rest of the activities, half a day flies by.

Before you go

• Minimum age: from 3, accompanied by an adult. Children under 8 must be accompanied by someone aged at least 12.
• Duration: allow a few minutes per ride; most families do several descents in a row (plan 1 to 2 hours on the toboggan).
• Price: per ride from 7.- adult / 5.- child (1 ride); unlimited Féeline Pass from 30.- / 23.- for the morning and 40.- / 33.- for the afternoon. Free for children under 8 (excluding the treasure hunt and BMX rental). Rates to be confirmed on the official website.
• Booking: no booking needed; tickets on site.
• Accessibility: the toboggan is taken at the bottom of the resort, no chairlift needed; the site is not suited to strollers on the route, and wheelchair access to the toboggan is to be confirmed.
• Transport: access by car to La Robella (Buttes) with parking, or by train to Buttes CFF station, right next to the resort.
• What to bring: closed shoes, a jacket (it can be cool in the mountains) and sunscreen.
• Season: a summer activity, open from April to October depending on the resort's times.

Tips from parents

• Always keep an adult at the controls with a young child: they manage the brake and the speed.
• In high season (July-August), arrive in the morning to enjoy the toboggan before the crowds and the heat.
• The toboggan is open in all weathers, but after rain the route can be slippery: stay cautious and brake more.
• Remember a jacket: even in fine weather down in the plain, it is often cooler up at La Robella.
• Combine the toboggan with the pump track or mini-golf for a full half-day without an awkward transition for the children.

Useful information

• Address: Place de l'Abbaye, 2115 Buttes (La Robella resort, Val-de-Travers, Neuchâtel)
• Official website: robella.ch
• Times / season: open from April to October; in high summer (late June to late August) every day from about 9.30 am to 5.30 pm. Times vary the rest of the season, to be checked on the official website.
• Access: by car to La Robella (parking) or by train to Buttes CFF station.

Want other outings? Find all our activities in Buttes. And to compare all the runs, see our guide Luge d'été en Suisse romande.

Why we recommend it

Because it is one of the rare sliding activities truly accessible to toddlers in French-speaking Switzerland, in an unspoilt mountain setting that is easy to reach from the Val-de-Travers. We love the fact that the child takes part (the brake lever, the seatbelt, the feeling of driving) while staying safe with an adult. And with the rest of the La Robella resort all around, you have a real full day out, at once sporty, fun and in the open air.

In a nutshell

A 1200-metre rail toboggan above Buttes, from age 3 with an adult: controlled thrills, the fresh air of the Neuchâtel Jura and a complete summer resort to keep the fun going.