Tramway du Mont-Blanc

Retro charm without equal...

Inaugurated in 1909, the Mont-Blanc Tramway is one of the oldest mechanical uphill rides in the Valley and the mountain rack railway is th highest in France.

Starting from Saint-Gervais or le Fayet, it enables you to reach the Nid d'Aigle (2380m), at the foot of the Bionnassay glacier, first stop for mountaineers setting out to climb Mont-Blanc. Throughout the journey, you can enjoy a unique view over the surrounding valleys. Setting out from le Fayet, the Mont-Blanc Tramway takes 1 ¼ hours to climb from 580 m to 2372 m. Six stops offer hikers a number of possible starting points for excursions:

• Saint-Gervais, 792 m
• Motivon, 1400 m
• Col de Voza, 1653 m
• Bellevue, 1794 m
• Mont-Lachat, 2115 m
• Nid d'Aigle, 2380 m, in front of the Bionnassay glacier.

Organise your visit:

• In summer season the train stop is Nid d'Aigle. (consult the timetable)
• There are 2 main departures : le Fayet or Saint-Gervais
• The trip on the train lasts 1h15 up to the Nid d'Aigle.
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