5 sledging runs in the Tarentaise to enjoy as a family

Between Les Arcs, La Plagne and Peisey-Vallandry, the Tarentaise offers several runs for sledging on the snow, with family or friends.

A family run in Arc 1800, a sporty run in Arc 2000, a free area for toddlers in Vallandry, the Colorado Luge in La Plagne: there is a descent for everyone.

From our campsite in Savoie, in Landry, allow about 15 minutes to Les Arcs and 20 minutes to La Plagne. This overview details each run so you can plan your sledging in the Tarentaise with no surprises on the day.

Snow sledging runs in Les Arcs

In Les Arcs, 2 snow sledging runs cater for different audiences, from young children with an adult to thrill-seekers.

Luge 1800, the family run in Arc 1800

In Arc 1800, the Luge 1800 run descends about 900 metres, with banked bends and forest sections, plus a video tunnel at the finish.

It is open from age 3, on a two-seater sledge up to age 7, with an adult. Prices start at €9 per run, free for accompanied children.

Access is via the Villards gondola, from the Arc 1800 snowfront.

Luge 2000, the sporty run in Arc 2000

Reserved for thrill-seekers, the Luge 2000 run unrolls 3 kilometres of banked bends, starting from the Col de la Chal, in Arc 2000.

The minimum age is 12, with a minimum height of 1.35 metres; helmet and sledge are provided on site. Prices start at €14 per run. Children aged 12 and 13 must be accompanied by an adult on the run.

Good to know: in Arc 1800, it is best to arrive late in the afternoon to enjoy the light effects in the video tunnel, a memory children love. On the Luge 2000, sharp-eyed riders sometimes spot Mont Blanc in the distance between the banked bends, on the most open sections.

Sledging in La Plagne and Peisey-Vallandry

In La Plagne and Peisey-Vallandry, several areas complete the offer, from supervised runs to free zones for the youngest.

Colorado Luge and the Plagne Montalbert run

In Plagne Centre, the Colorado Luge offers a 1.5-kilometre descent at the foot of the chairlift of the same name, with a minimum height of 1.40 metres and prices from €11 per run.

No booking is needed, you simply turn up. In Plagne Montalbert, a free, open-access sledging run welcomes children aged 2 to 12, near the tourist office, under adult supervision.

The children's sledging area in Vallandry

In Peisey-Vallandry, the Vallandry children's sledging area offers a gentle, secure slope, designed for little ones from age 2.

Access is free and helmets are compulsory, under the constant supervision of a parent. This area suits families discovering sledging in the Tarentaise, before trying the sportier runs in Les Arcs.

Preparing your sledging day in the Tarentaise

Before heading to the runs, a few practical pointers will help you organise the outing:

• Bring warm, waterproof clothing, even in sunny weather.
• Wear a helmet, provided on most runs or to bring for the open-access areas.
• Check the snow conditions before setting off, the runs generally open from mid-December to late April.
• Choose morning or late-afternoon slots to avoid the school holiday crowds.

To extend your stay, mobile home rental in Savoie offers separate bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen, just minutes from the slopes. Our winter campsite stays open all season, with a heated indoor pool to warm up after the runs.

“Many of our guests combine the Colorado Luge in the morning with the indoor pool in the afternoon, a real winter rhythm!”, says the team at the Eden de la Vanoise campsite.

Looking for somewhere to stay to enjoy sledging and winter sports in the Tarentaise? Book your stay at Camping l’Eden de la Vanoise, in Landry, and find more ideas for holidays in Savoie on our blog.