Villard-de-Lans is a commune in the Isère department in southeastern France.
The town is a centre for skiing in winter and hiking and hot air ballooning in other seasons.
At the 1968 Winter Olympics held in neighboring Grenoble, it played host to the luge events. Costing FRF 3,190,000 to complete, it was completed using 1400 cubic meters of earthwork and 1800 cubic meters of reinforced concrete to complete. The facility had three start houses, 132 lighting posts, telephone circuitry, and 40 loudspeakers, and a signaling system for the competitors.
No turn names are given for the track. Data from the women's singles or men's doubles also not given.
Coordinates: 45°04′N 5°33′E / 45.067, 5.55
Source: CIA Factbook, Wikipedia
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