Schnepfenried Ski Area Launches Four-season Operation Together With Sunkid

"Le Schnepf", as the outdoor destination Schnepfenried in the heart of the French Vosges is affectionately called, will celebrate its 70th anniversary in 2023. After a high ropes course was opened ten years ago, the 130-meter-long summer tubing track now makes it possible to "attract new customers and [...] retain our staff. It is the continuation of the development of the summer portion," explains Nicolas Buhl, one of the people in charge of the Le Schnepf station.

So that both young and old can have fun, 15 tubes in two different sizes (small and medium) are available to borrow. These are designed in the corporate design of "Le Schnepf" and show the logo as well as all the possible summer and winter activities in the area. The Tube EVO model scores points here with its solid and very slippery plastic base, the robust and water-resistant textile cover and the softly padded interior including printed safety rules.

With a new Sunkid magic carpet including Evolus gallery roofing, "Le Schnepf" has invested in both summer and winter operations. Passengers, including their sports and leisure equipment, can enjoy a protected ride, regardless of the weather - thanks to the roofing of both the entire conveyor belt and the entry and exit areas. Five cameras monitor safe transport. In addition, easy-to-open emergency exits with sliding side doors and emergency stop switches inside the gallery increase safety for everyone.

When not in use - for example in bad weather or at night - double doors at the top and bottom of the gallery secure the lift system. The double doors (aluminium-polycarbonate constructions) can be opened 270° and lock in the end positions. Optionally, the service staff can lock them with a lock when closed. By widening the roof, the drive station and electrical control box also find space in the light-flooded Evolus-M gallery.

After a relaxed and fast ascent (up to 0.7 m/s), nothing stands in the way of an adrenaline-filled descent: on a 130-meter-long "Tubby Evolution" synthetic track with five high-speed steep curves. But don't worry: here too, the safety of the passengers is a top priority, with foam mats seamlessly attached to the outside of the curves and placed at the entrances and exits of the curves, as well as brake mats at the end of the track.

In general, the plastic tubing mats used can be used flexibly all year round and offer a wide range of options - tailored to the respective environment. This means that there are hardly any limits to the creativity when designing tubing tracks. This is proven by other implemented projects with ski jumps, tunnels including sound integration and a wide range of individual track layouts.

Sunkid and its French sales partner Caratech thank and congratulate the customer “Le Schnepf” on the expansion of year-round operation and wish them fast and safe tubing fun at all times.

MAGIC CARPET “LE SCHNEPF”