Mont Faron cableway, Aerial tramway on Mont Faron, Toulon, France
The Mont Faron cableway is an aerial tramway that carries visitors from the outskirts of Toulon up the mountainside. The journey takes roughly seven minutes and crosses over pine forests and residential areas as it climbs to the summit.
The cableway opened in 1959 as part of efforts to improve public access to the mountain. It connects the city to the summit, where several fortifications from the 16th century remain standing.
The Memorial Museum at the summit presents Operation Dragoon through exhibits of military equipment, including a Sherman tank and German anti-tank weapons.
The ride saves visitors from a long drive and delivers them directly to viewpoints, restaurants, and hiking trails at the summit. Keep in mind the mountain can be windy and visibility varies depending on weather conditions.
This is the only operational cable car along the entire French Mediterranean coast and reaches roughly 584 meters above sea level. From the top, you get expansive views across Toulon's harbor and bay.
Location: Toulon
Website: https://telepherique-faron.fr
GPS coordinates: 43.13730,5.93453
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:43
The port city of Toulon on the French Mediterranean coast offers numerous subjects for photographers. The historic city centre displays buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries, including the Sainte-Marie-Majeure Cathedral and the town hall with its atlantes by Pierre Puget. The military harbour, one of France's main naval bases, presents warships and submarines. Mont Faron rises 584 metres above the city and provides views across the Toulon roadstead and coastline. The cable car leads to the summit, where the Memorial du débarquement en Provence is located. At the foot of the mountain lies the Mourillon district with its sandy beach and colourful facades along the promenade. The Cours Lafayette market takes place daily and showcases the region's Mediterranean produce. The Toulon Opera House, built in the 19th century, ranks among the largest opera houses in France outside Paris. The old harbour Darse Vieille displays fishing boats and yachts against the backdrop of limestone cliffs.
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