The Alpine Coaster is a 1 km rail toboggan at the top of Glacier 3000, reaching up to 40 km/h through 10 curves, 6 waves and 3 jumps. It runs in summer only, usually from June to October depending on the snow, daily from 09:15 to 16:00. A ride costs CHF 9, or CHF 36 for 5, bought at the start of the ride; it is not included in the cable car ticket.
Facts checked 16 October 2026
Independent guide, not the official Glacier 3000 website. Official tickets and live opening status: glacier3000.ch
The Alpine Coaster is a rail toboggan: a sled that runs on a fixed track. Glacier 3000 calls it the highest rail toboggan run in the world.
The track is 1 km long, with 520-degree circles, 10 curves, 6 waves and 3 jumps, and in places it runs up to 6 m above the ground. Sleds reach up to 40 km/h, with glacier and summits all around.
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Length | 1 km |
| Top speed | Up to 40 km/h |
| Layout | 520-degree circles, 10 curves, 6 waves, 3 jumps |
| Height above ground | Up to 6 m |
| Season | Summer only, usually June to October, depending on snow |
| Hours | 09:15–16:00 daily, weather permitting |
| Price | CHF 9 a ride; CHF 36 for 5 rides |
Only in summer. The coaster opens from early June and usually runs until October, depending on how much snow is lying at 3,000 m. It runs daily from 09:15 to 16:00, weather permitting.
If you are visiting between November and May, the Peak Walk, the Glacier Walk and the Snow Fun Park are open all year, and dog sledding takes over from November. The coaster's status is shown on glacier3000.ch, so check it on the morning of your visit.
A ride costs CHF 9 per person, the same for adults and children. Five rides cost CHF 36, so the fifth is effectively free.
Coaster tickets are sold on site at the start of the ride, so there is nothing to book in advance. You still need a cable car ticket to get up to it.
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 ride | CHF 9 |
| 5 rides | CHF 36 |
Riders can go alone from their 9th birthday, provided they are at least 140 cm tall. Children from the age of 3 can ride with a person aged 9 or over.
The seatbelt is compulsory, and riders keep 25 m from the sled in front. For the cable car itself, children under 6 travel free, but babies under 15 months are not taken up because of the altitude, and Glacier 3000 recommends waiting until a child is 2.
| Rider | Rule |
|---|---|
| Age 9 and over, 140 cm or taller | May ride alone |
| Age 3 to 8, or under 140 cm | Rides with a person aged 9 or over |
A run is quick, so build the coaster into a wider visit. Ride up from Col du Pillon (the cable car runs every 20 minutes from 09:00 and takes about 15 minutes), cross the Peak Walk and have lunch in the Scex Rouge building. Finish with the coaster before the last descent, which is at 16:50 in summer.
Dress for the summit: Glacier 3000 advises mountain boots, a windproof jacket, sunglasses and sun cream in summer.
You need a return cable car ticket from Col du Pillon to Scex Rouge, which also includes the Peak Walk, the Ice Express chairlift, the Snow Fun Park and the Glacier Walk. It costs CHF 95 for adults and CHF 48 for children aged 6 to 15; under-6s travel free. Check the price for your date in the official shop.
Glacier 3000 tickets and prices for 2026/27
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Return cable car ticket from Col du Pillon to Scex Rouge, including the Peak Walk, Ice Express and Glacier Walk; you make your own way to Col du Pillon.
Departs from Col du Pillon (no transport) · Ticket only, no fixed departure; cabins every 20 minutes
CHF 9 per ride for adults and children, or CHF 36 for 5 rides. Tickets are sold at the start of the ride and are not included in the cable car ticket.
In summer only, usually from June to October depending on snow at 3,000 m, daily from 09:15 to 16:00, weather permitting.
Riders can go alone from their 9th birthday if they are at least 140 cm tall. Children from 3 can ride with someone aged 9 or over.
Up to 40 km/h on a 1 km track with 10 curves, 6 waves and 3 jumps, up to 6 m above the ground.
No, it is a summer attraction. In winter the Peak Walk, Glacier Walk and Snow Fun Park stay open, and dog-sled rides run on the glacier.
Sources: glacier3000.ch, glacier3000.ch, glacier3000.ch, glacier3000.ch, datocms-assets.com. Checked October 2026. Prices and times can change: confirm with the operator before you travel.