VerticAlp Emosson, located 19 km from Chamonix and accessible from both France and Switzerland, takes you to Emosson at an altitude of 1,965 m for a dizzying and unique experience.
The adventure is exceptional with its three rail-based installations: the funicular, the panoramic train, and the mini-funicular.
An exceptional natural site, Emosson offers spectacular panoramic views of Mont Blanc, while also serving as a valuable reminder of the early days of hydroelectricity in Switzerland with its three dams, the oldest of which is submerged in Lake Emosson.
Easy access from Chamonix
VerticAlp Emosson is easily accessible by car from Chamonix via the Col des Montets (30 minutes). It is also accessible by train via the Mont-Blanc Express towards Vallorcine, stopping at Châtelard-Village.
Activities and discoveries
On site, enjoy various hikes, including one to the Vieux-Emosson dam. Learn more with a guided tour of the Emosson dam, or relax at the panoramic restaurant in Emosson or the VerticAlp Café with its children's play area.
An unforgettable vertical adventure awaits you, combining nature, history, and exceptional panoramas.
Opening hours 2025
From June 7 to October 26, 2025
Funicular departures: every 30 minutes between 8:35 a.m. and 4:05 p.m.
Prices
No reservation required! No waiting!
Tickets available online (www.verticalp-emosson.ch) or at the ticket office on site.
Round trip to all three facilities
Adult EUR 51.- (CHF 46.-)*
Child (6-15 years) EUR 26.- (CHF 23.-)*
* Prices in euros are given as a guide. Prices are charged in Swiss francs and the daily exchange rate is applied.
A single trip takes 45 minutes. Allow half a day to fully enjoy the round trip.
Special Conditions
Discounts cannot be combined.
Children under 6 travel free.
The facilities are accessible for strollers and wheelchairs. Bicycles are only allowed on the funicular. There is a fee of EUR 5 (CHF 5) per bicycle.
Dogs are allowed and travel free of charge.
Contacts
VerticAlp Emosson
Funicular Route 6
1925 Le Châtelard VS, Switzerland
Info.emosson@verticalp-vt.ch
www.verticalp-emosson.ch
1. The Funicular
Built in 1919, and renovated in 2015, the Châtelard Funicular is the steepest funicular in the world.
- The Châtelard Funicular connects the village of Châtelard (1,122m) to Montuires (1,822m), passing through the village of Giétroz (1,357m).
- Departure point of your adventure, has two new panoramic carriages, which takes you on an amazing vertical trip, with a maximum slope of 87%.
|
Departure |
Le Châtelard 1,125m |
| Arrival | Les Montuires 1,825m |
| Journey time | 10 minutes |
| Distance | 1,306m |
| Capacity | 50 persons |
| Height difference | 700m |
| Slope max | 87% |
| Tunnels | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1000 mm |
2. The Panoramic Train
Built in 1975, is the second section of the Châtelard Park.
- On a track winding up a mountainside, the train takes you through forests and tunnels to the foot of Emosson Dam.
- The panoramic train offers magnificent views of the entire Mont-Blanc massif while overlooking the deep Bouqui Canyon.
| Departure | Les Montuires 1,825m |
| Arrival | Foot of Emosson dam 1,815m |
| Journey time | 10 minutes |
| Distance | 1,650m |
| Capacity | 60 persons |
| Height difference | 10m |
| Slope max | 1,46 % |
| Tunnels | 5 |
| Track gauge | 600mm |
3. The Minifunicular
Since 1991, the Minifunicular is the last part of the ascent trip.
- The Minifunicular connects the Dam Foot station (1,812m) to Émosson Lake station (1,962m).
- Two-carriage system takes you to the open Emosson heights overlooking the lake.
| Departure | Foot of Emosson Dam 1,815m |
| Arrival | Lake Emosson 1,965m |
| Journey time | 2 minutes |
| Distance | 260m |
| Capacity | 10 persons |
| Height difference | 140m |
| Slope max | 73 % |
| Tunnels | 0 |
| Track gauge | 900mm |
