Goudurix - Parc Astérix (Plailly, Picardie, France)

Facts

Roller Coaster:			Goudurix
Amusement Park:			Parc Astérix (Plailly, Picardie, France)
Classification:			Roller Coaster
Type:			Steel - Sit Down
Status:			Operating since 4/30/1989
Make / Model:			Vekoma / MK-1200 / Custom MK-1200
Maps:			Bing Maps (Road) · Bing Maps (Satellite) · Google Maps (Road) · Google Maps (Satellite)

Length:			3,116.8 ft
Height:			118 ft
Drop:			108 ft
Inversions:			7
Speed:			56 mph
Duration:			1:20
Elements:			Butterfly Batwing Loop Double Corkscrew
Theme:			The name "Goudurix" is based on "Goût du risque" meaning, "The taste of danger". Parc Astérix is based on the comic books about "Astérix the Gaul". In one of these comics Astérix met the Vikings who conquered Europe before the middle ages. In the comic, the Vikings didn't understand "fear" and came to France to experience fear. The sign at the ride's entrance displays a drawing of the Viking leader saying "Faites-moi peur!" meaning, "Scare me!".

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