Mont Blanc Tramway

This rack railway connects Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc to the Nid d'Aigle station across several altitude zones. The route passes through mountain forests and open slopes up to the glacier areas of Mont Blanc.

Construction of the line began in 1906 after Henri Duportal received approval from the Haute-Savoie departmental council. The official opening took place in 1909 and made the area accessible to mountaineers and winter sports enthusiasts.

Three trains named Anne la verte, Jeanne la rouge, and Marie la bleue run along the route through the French Alps to skiing and hiking areas. Each car carries its own colour and is well known among locals and visitors alike.

The line operates from December to March for access to winter sports areas and during summer months with several daily departures from Le Fayet station. Travellers should bring warm clothing as temperatures drop considerably with increasing altitude.

The route climbs over a thousand metres in elevation between the starting point at Le Fayet at 792 metres (2598 feet) and the final station at Bellevue at 1800 metres (5906 feet). Along the way it passes through several climate zones, from the temperate valley floor to the alpine high mountain landscape.

Location: Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

Inception: August 1, 1913

Official opening: 1909

Operator: Compagnie du Mont Blanc

Address: 571 Rue du Mont Lachat, 74170 Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 07:00-15:56

Phone: +33450532275

Website: https://montblancnaturalresort.com/fr/tramway-montblanc

GPS coordinates: 45.88245,6.75011

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:30