Mont Blanc Tramway
Tramway du Mont-Blanc
France's highest rack railway, climbing from Saint-Gervais to the 2,372-metre Nid d'Aigle station, and the starting point for the Goûter route up Mont Blanc.
The Mont Blanc Tramway was built between 1909 and 1913. It runs from Saint-Gervais-Le Fayet through Col de Voza and Bellevue to its terminus at Nid d'Aigle, a journey of about 1 hour 15 minutes, with close views of the Bionnassay Glacier. Near Nid d'Aigle, short trails offer views of the glacier and chamois. In winter, it only runs as far as Bellevue, connecting to the Les Houches–Saint-Gervais ski area. From Chamonix, take a train for about 30 minutes to Le Fayet to change. Round-trip tickets cost about €40–45.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00 (seasonal operation)
Nearby sights
- Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
- Lac Vert (Passy)
- Gorges de la Diosaz
- Megève
- Parc de Merlet
- Le Brévent
- Lac des Gaillands
- Bossons Glacier