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Luge d'été de La Sambuy
At 1 150 m on the La Sambuy mountain, the alpine coaster hurtles down 600 m of track — 9 bends, 3 jumps, top speed 35 km/h — above the Faverges area and the Sources du lac d'Annecy.
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At a glance
Type
Alpine coaster
Access
Outdoors · summer operation
Price
See official website
Duration
600 m descent
Best season
Summer (late June to September, per official calendar)
Town
Faverges-Seythenex (Seythenex)
What is Luge d'été de La Sambuy
The Luge d'été de La Sambuy — "Luge sur rails JIM La Sambuy" — races down 600 metres of track on the mountainside, starting from Le Vargnoz (~1 150 m), above the hamlet of Seythenex. On the programme: 9 bends, 3 jumps and top speeds of 35 km/h, with a cart that has integrated braking and a compulsory seatbelt.
The attraction is run by SARL JIM (James and Ingrid Mermillod), who bring the La Sambuy site to life in summer with bike rental, alongside mountain restaurants and hiking trailheads towards the La Sambuy mountain.
The context has changed: in June 2023 the commune voted to halt the ski lifts of the former resort (dismantling now underway), but the coaster continues to operate independently — it is today the site's flagship summer attraction.
Ten minutes downhill, the grotte et cascade de Seythenex naturally rounds out the outing; Faverges and the southern shore of Lake Annecy are a quarter of an hour away.
Activities
What you can do here
Practical
Practical information
Track
600 m · 9 bends · 3 jumps · ~35 km/h max
Safety
Braking built into the cart · seatbelt compulsory
Minimum height
From 1,05 m accompanied · from 1,25 m solo (tourist office listing)
Season
Summer — daily late June to late August, weekends in September (2026 calendar, to be confirmed)
Address
6193 route de la Sambuy, Le Vargnoz, Seythenex, 74210 Faverges-Seythenex View on map
Operator
SARL JIM Luge et Location de vélos
Rates
Not listed here — see official website
When to visit
When to visit
Summer (late June to September); fine-weather days to also enjoy the mountain restaurants and trails
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
From what age or height can you ride the La Sambuy luge?
According to the tourist office listing, from 1,05 m accompanied by an adult and from 1,25 m solo — the exact thresholds are confirmed on site by the operator.
Is the La Sambuy ski resort closed?
The former resort's ski lifts have been halted since the commune's decision in June 2023, and dismantling is underway. The alpine coaster, however, continues to operate in summer independently.
How much does a ride cost?
Rates aren't listed here: they change by season — check the official La Sambuy website or the operator (SARL JIM) for current prices.
What else is there to do on site or nearby?
Bike rental and mountain restaurants on site, hiking trails towards the La Sambuy mountain, and the grotte et cascade de Seythenex a few minutes downhill.
Sources
Sources & verification
Multi-source verification at publication. Information may change — confirm with the official operator before travelling.
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Grotte et Cascade de Seythenex
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Muséum des Papillons et Insectes
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