Funiculaire de Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet, Mountain funicular in Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet, France.
The funicular railway extends 1,480 meters in length and rises 600 meters through the mountainside of the Chartreuse Regional Nature Park.
Constructed in 1924, this transport system initially served several tuberculosis treatment centers established at the summit of Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet.
The Icare Laboratory museum near the funicular station presents exhibitions about flight, air sciences, and gravitational forces through interactive displays.
The funicular station provides free bicycle transportation, enabling cyclists to explore the Plateau des Petites Roches trail network.
This railway features an exceptional gradient of 83 percent, positioning it among the steepest funicular systems in Europe.
Location: Paroisse Les Saints Apôtres
Address: 1 Chem. du Polonais, 38660 Lumbin, France 38660
Website: http://funiculaire.fr
GPS coordinates: 45.29955,5.89845
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:16
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