Giant toboggan of Vue-des-Alpes: the thrilling descent for the family

A full-scale slide at the Vue-des-Alpes pass

Perched at the Vue-des-Alpes, in the heights of the canton of Neuchâtel, this giant slide offers a descent that we love: long, fun, and safe. You settle onto a small sled equipped with wheels, grab the brake lever, and let yourself slide down a steel track shaped like a trough that follows the mountain's contours. You choose the speed: you brake when you want, accelerate in the curves, and start again right away at the bottom. All around, the grand panorama of the Jura ridges and, on clear days, a view stretching all the way to the Alps. A simple and exhilarating activity, perfect for a family afternoon in the great outdoors.

What your children will discover

The rail sledding experience is the sensation of sliding without the snow. Your children will discover the joy of piloting their own vehicle: controlling the brake, anticipating turns, feeling the air rush by. It's a first experience of controlled speed, reassuring because they always maintain control. The youngest (from 3 years old) descend seated in front of an adult, snug and safe; the older ones quickly gain independence and race down repeatedly. At the end, many just want to go back up to do it again.

What to do there and the atmosphere on site

On site, the atmosphere is relaxed and family-friendly. You buy your rides (individually or in a booklet), settle onto the sled, and off you go for the descent. Between slides, you catch your breath while enjoying the scenery, cheer on siblings, and count the descents. The pace is free: you can come for three quick rides or spend the afternoon chaining runs. It's the kind of activity where parents and children play together, each on their sled, and where you leave with stars in your eyes and smiles from ear to ear.

Before you go

• Minimum age: activity allowed from 3 years old. Children aged 3 to 7 must be accompanied by an adult on the sled.
• Minimum height: to be confirmed on the official website.
• Duration: flexible, depending on the number of rides chosen (from a few descents to a whole afternoon).
• Price: starting from 5 CHF per child ride and 6 CHF per adult ride; decreasing price booklets (3, 5, or 10 rides). Accompanied children aged 3-7 ride for free. Reduced rates for groups of 10 or more.
• Reservation: not necessary during opening hours; reservation possible upon request outside these hours.
• Accessibility: mountain site, not suitable for strollers or people with reduced mobility.
• Transport: access by car to the pass; bus from La Chaux-de-Fonds train station (schedules to be checked). No direct train connection.
• What to bring: closed shoes, a jacket (it can be cool at altitude), and sunscreen.
• Season: activity for the beautiful season, outdoors. Exact opening months to be confirmed on the official website.

Parent tips

• The track remains closed in case of rain for safety reasons: check the weather and prefer a dry day.
• At altitude, it is often a few degrees cooler than in the plains: bring a light jacket, even in the middle of summer.
• For the little ones (3-7 years), place the child in front of you and go down slowly the first few times, allowing them to get their bearings.
• On weekdays, the afternoon is generally quieter: ideal for repeated runs without waiting.
• Consider the multi-ride booklets: it's more advantageous, and your children will definitely want to go back up.

Useful information

• Address: 2052 La Vue-des-Alpes (Vue-des-Alpes pass), canton of Neuchâtel.
• Official website: https://www.toboggans.ch
• Hours: Monday-Friday 1 PM - 6 PM; Saturday, Sunday, school holidays, and public holidays 10:30 AM - 6 PM. Track closed in case of rain.
• Phone: +41 79 349 51 78
• Access: by car to the pass; bus from La Chaux-de-Fonds train station; no direct train.

Looking for more outings? Find all our activities in Val-de-Ruz. And to compare all the tracks, check our guide Summer Sledding in French-speaking Switzerland.

Why we recommend it

Because it's one of those outings that everyone agrees on: guaranteed thrills for the children, a calming setting and fresh air for the parents, and a gentle price that allows for multiple descents without breaking the bank. Accessible from 3 years old, easy to control, and ideally located in the heights of Neuchâtel, it's the perfect idea for a beautiful season afternoon, between a walk at the pass and a picnic with a view of the panorama.

In a nutshell

A sledding descent on wheels at the Vue-des-Alpes pass: exhilarating, family-friendly, and affordable, from 3 years old, in a mountain setting. To be combined with a day outdoors in the canton of Neuchâtel.