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From summer 2007 the new roller coaster on Glacier 3000 takes off. Ten turns, six waves and three jumps along a one kilometre track await those who dare – all year round. A 520-degree turn culminates the experience. The “Alpine Coaster” is the first of a series of projects initiated by Glacier 3000 to extend its range of tourist attractions.

Could the backdrop be any more spectacular? No fewer than 24 four-thousand-metre mountains stand to attention when guests take their seats in the “Alpine Coaster”. From summer 2007, Glacier 3000 invites you to climb aboard and experience a new dimension of freedom.

Race downhill at 40 kilometres an hour on two rails
Put on your seatbelts for a wild glacier ride. At an altitude of roughly 3000 meters above sea level, the highest roller coaster in the world boasts 1000 metres of track, ten curves with one at 520 degrees, ten curves, six waves, three jumps and two bridges. Racing along up to six metres above the ground, guests will experience a ride they won’t forget. A total of 54 sleds glide silently down the mountain in around two minutes flat. The pilot determines how fast you go – up to a maximum of 40 kilometres an hour.

The “Alpine Coaster” is open all year round. One ride costs six Swiss Francs. If you pay for four rides, you get one for free. Anyone over nine years of age can ride on the “Alpine Coaster”. Children under nine sit with their parents. Not even rain or snow will put a damper on this exhilarating experience.

Gstaad 3000 AG has major plans for Glacier 3000. “We want to make Glacier 3000 more attractive and increase the number of visitors considerably", explains Bernhard Tschannen, Marketing Director of Gstaad 3000 AG and responsible for operating Glacier 3000. “The Alpine Coaster is just the beginning”. An international freestyle or freeride event, ski races, a mountain marathon or mountain run, concerts and a nordic walking event are planned.

The new snow cannons are already in action. They guarantee snow from November on the seven kilometre long Olden piste. The snowpark opens its gates from mid October. The new manager of the two restaurants, Olivier Cuche, invites guests to a culinary tour of the cantons of Bern, Vaud and Valais.