VerticAlp Emosson

The funicular begins the ascent from Le Châtelard-Village through the forest, gradually revealing the Trient Valley. The panoramic train then runs along the mountainside, with plunging views over the gorges and peaks. The mini-funicular covers the final stretch to the Emosson site.

At the top, the dam and its lake are the highlight of the visit. Information areas explain the history and operation of the facility, as well as the technical challenges of producing hydroelectric power in the mountains. On clear days, the view extends to the Mont Blanc massif.

Several walking trails start from the terminus. They follow the lakeshore and let you observe high-altitude Alpine flora, between calm waters and rugged peaks.

Access : by train or car from Martigny and Chamonix. Free parking for customers at Châtelard-Village.

Visit duration : about 45 minutes of travel between Le Châtelard and Emosson using the three installations, not including time spent on site.

Visitors : installations accessible to people with reduced mobility and pushchairs.

Pets : dogs allowed on a lead.

Bring warm clothing : at 1,965 m, temperatures stay cool even in summer and the weather changes quickly. Booking is recommended in high season and mandatory for groups. People prone to vertigo may find the panoramic train’s sheer drops impressive.

You can come on the Mont-Blanc Express thanks to combined offers. This place is part of the selection What to do in the Trient Valley ?

• The Triège Gorges offer a family walk with footbridges and three historic bridges.
• The Dailley Gorges were carved by the Salanfe, which flows down from the foot of the Dents du Midi.
• The Marécottes Zoo showcases Alpine wildlife in a larch forest at 1,100 m above sea level.