No professional pilot, no one else, just you and the ride of your
life. Are you ready to scream down the track at around 90km/h, in a
semi-horizontal position all alone in a one man bob? Thrills and
adrenaline guaranteed! you'll have an unbeatable view all the way down...
and there'll be no looking back!
late
afternoon - early evening DEPENDENT ON OTHER TRACK FIXTURES
DEPENDENT ON
WEATHER AND ICE CONDITIONS
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Due to the Mono-Bob activity needing ice the Bobsleigh track
is only open during certain months of the year. October is the earliest
that the track can open with the warmer temperatures of March forcing the
track to close early in the season.
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The Bobsleigh track
in La Plagne is the only Bobsleigh track in France meaning not only is it
open to the General public but more importantly it is open to Bobsleigh,
Skeleton and Luge teams from France and other teams from across the World
that come and train on a regular basis. Due to this training the track
itself is open to the General public to take part in the Mono-Bob on
daily basis except Mondays BUT ONLY between certain times (Late afternoon
- Early evening) These times can be open to change by right of the
operating company.
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The Bobsleigh track
and Mono-Bob activity can also be prone to closure when the weather or
ice conditions are not right. If it is snowing excessively heavy the
workers sometimes don't have enough time to clear the snow away from the
track before it is covered again. Although rare it does happen when it
does the track does not operate.
La Plagne has one of the best bobsleigh tracks in the world.
It was the official Olympic track used for the Olympic Games at
Albertville in 1992. It is 1500m long which allows you to experience an
average speed of 90km/h in a Mono-Bob feeling forces up to 2.5 G's in the
bends.
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TRACK
STATISTICS
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LENGTH OF TRACK
1507.50m
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DEPARTING
ALTITUDE
1684.35m
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ARRIVAL
ALTITUDE
1559.85m
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DEVIATION
124.50m
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NUMBER OF LEFT
HAND BENDS
8
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NUMBER OF RIGHT
HAND BENDS
11
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how
to get there from Courchevel
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La Plagne is not connected in anyway to Courchevel other than
road or by air. To drive to La Plagne it is necessary to drive down the
mountain from Courchevel to Moutiers. From Moutiers you need to head up the
valley road towards Aime and Bourg St Maurice. After about 20 minutes
driving you need to turn off and enter Aime. From Aime you need to start
making your way back up the mountain to La Plagne. The whole journey from
Courchevel to La Plagne takes about 50-60 minutes depending on traffic
and weather.
Collected from your chalet or Hotel you and the other
participants will be transported straight to the Olympic Bobsleigh track
in La Plagne. The Whitetracks host will then walk with you to the main
desk where they will introduce you all the operators, answer any final
questions or queries that you may have and make sure that you are being
looked after properly.
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The Whitetracks host will then make their way down to corner
six the first major G force corner to take photos of the Bob Raft as it
whips past. Once the Bob Raft has gone past the host will then walk back
to the top of the track and wait patiently for your return ready to
escort you back Courchevel, straight to your chalet or hotel. Whitetracks Host
Catch a Helicopter from the helipad at the Altiport in
Courchevel to the Olympic Bobsleigh track in La Plagne. A Whitetracks Host will at the Helipad
in La Plagne awaiting your arrival ready to escort you and the
participants to the Bobsleigh track. Once you have finished the Mono-Bob
activity the Host will again escort back to the Helicopter where you will
catch it back to Courchevel. - Click
Here for Details
5-15
minutes - signing in, brief and collection of helmet
5
minutes - getting into and organisation in MONO-BOB
Approximately
90 second descent
5-10
minutes organisation at the bottom and then transfer back to the top
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When you arrive 10
minutes before your allocated time you will need to go to the front desk
to sign in. To get to the front desk from the Bobsleigh track car par
park you will need to walk through the big open metal gates turn right,
walk across the top of the track 'the push start area' and through the
doors into the competitors changing room.
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Once signed in you
will need to wait until you are called. Once called the operator will
open up the desk and direct you through a door which will lead you to a
room where you will need to choose a helmet. When choosing a helmet make
sure you choose one that is firm and secure on your head. PLEASE remember
to fasten the clip which will ensure that the helmet does not come off.
The Mono-Bob helmets are the helmets with the visors.
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Once you have you helmet you are now in line to take part in
the Mono-Bob. You will need to wait until you are called for your turn.
When it is your go one of the instructors will call you forward. Using
the metal steps provided you will climb over the track ice wall and make
your way to the empty Mono-Bob. BE CAREFUL it is sheet ice and very
slippery. When you are next to the Mono-Bob, one of the instructors will
make you get in and fasten you in safely, he will then tell you to hold
on to the hand bars which are located by your sides. When securely in the
Mono-Bob with the front cage closed its just a matter of waiting until
its time to go! When ready the Instructor will start pushing you
forward till eventually he will let go and away you will go!.... ENJOY
THE RIDE!!
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The Mono-Bob is a single person Bob based on the Luge. You
will be lying down in a semi-horizontal position with you head slightly
raised on a padded head rest with a seat belt across your waist. The
Mono-Bob runs on 20cm wide runners it is a self steering and self braking
pod/cage that uses gravity to follow the curvature of the track until it
reaches the end.
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At the bottom of the track, the Mono-Bob will travel up an
incline to slow down. When the Mono-Bob has come to a complete standstill
the instructor will connect a wire to the front of the Mono-Bob ready to
pull it up the rest of the slope. The instructor will then open up the
front and will tell you to jump out. AGAIN be careful you will be
stepping out onto sheet ice. Once you are out of the Mono-Bob they will
drag it to the top where they will remove it from the track, and slide it
onto the back of the truck. You will need to make your way to the top of
the slope where you will get into the truck and be brought back up to the
top of the track.
The Bobsleigh track
supply you with a helmet it is compulsory that you wear it whilst taking
part in the Mono-Bob activity. The Mono-Bob helmets have a visor so you
will not need to bring goggles with you to take part in the activity.
Warm
clothing - Ski Clothing - jacket, sallopettes and gloves
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The Bobsleigh track
by its very nature needs to be kept cold to help preserve the ice, due to
this the track was built in a valley. Past a certain time in the
day the track receives no daylight. The Bobsleigh track in La Plagne is
one of the coldest places on earth. Dress warm there is nothing worse
than feeling cold whilst taking part in an activity especially one so
spectacular as the Mono-Bob. REMEMBER if you are cold it's only going to
take the edge of your overall enjoyment. WEAR warm ski clothing - Jacket,
Sallopettes and Gloves.
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passengers - 'just you and the ride of your life'
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There are a number
of staff at the Bobsleigh track who are all there to perform their
individual jobs. You have the guy that puts you into the Mono-bob who
then straps or seat belts you in and closes the front. Once ready he then
pushes the Mono-Bob which then sends you down the track.
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There are guys
dotted down the track on the different corners who after each Mono-Bob
descent sprays the corners with water and then scrapes the ice smooth
again with special scrapers keeping the ice in near perfect condition for
the next Mono-Bob.
The Mono-Bob is
based on the Luge. It is a cage/pod made of composite materials in which
the participant lies down in a semi-horizontal position on a foam padded
seat/bed with a raised headrest that angles your head slightly forward so
that you can see everything that is coming your way. The Mono-bob has a
seat belt that goes across your waist and has a hinged front that opens
and closes to encage you inside.
