Tripadvisor Cert. of Excellence Switzerland's Best: Mountain Rail-Cars Trip to the Emosson Dam in Valais (Family Friendly) with VerticAlp EmossonRide the world's steepest double-decker funicular 2000 meters up with stunning views of Mont Blanc & the Emosson dam, and stop to trek if you want. 1h35 from Geneva, 1h20 from Lausanne
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- Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence
- 4.7 stars on Google
- Amazing tourist attraction in Valais, named among Switzerland's Best High-Altitude Attractions
- Take the world's steepest double-decker funiculars and a panoramic high-altitude train to reach the mountain-top dam
- Breathtaking scenery of Mont-Blanc & Bouqui Gorge
- 1h35 from Geneva, 1h20 from Lausanne,
- Family-friendly
- Voucher
valid til Oct 1, 2020extended til Oct 9, 2020extended til July 15, 2021 pending weather conditions - Choose after clicking "Buy":
- Option 1: return trip for 1 adult with demi-tarif or 1 child age 6-16
- Option 2: return trip for 1 adult without demi-tarif
- Each return trip is valid on all 3 rides (Châtelard funicular + mini-train + minifunic) for 1 person
- Round trip takes ca 2h if you don't spend any time at any stop. You choose how long to spend at each stop and if to hike / do other activities at each stop
- Rides operate non-stop from 09h05 to 16h55, with slightly longer hours in the high season
- Reservations not needed
- Free for kids under 6
- Must present printed BuyClub voucher at Châtelard station (and Demi-Tarif if you have one)
- Bikes allowed for extra CHF 5 paid on location
- Can buy and use unlimited # of vouchers
- Some or all trips may be cancelled on some days without notice due to weather / technical issues, so pls: i) don't wait for the last weeks of the validity period, ii) check Vertic'Alps's website for conditions before travelling. No refunds / extensions in these cases
- Voucher must be used in 1 visit
- Vouchers can't be refunded for any reason
- No cash back. Not valid with other offers
Switzerland's Best Views with this Award-Winning High-Altitude Attraction
Located in Valais (1h35 from Geneva, 1h20 from Lausanne), VerticAlp Emosson features 3 rides - 2 funiculars & 1 panoramic mini-train - that transport you up nearly 2000m to some of Switzerland's best views. The attraction won Tripadvisor's Certificate of Excellence and is among Switzerland’s Top 10 High-Altitude Attractions.
VerticAlp's 3 rides are:
- Châtelard Funicular: world's steepest double-decker cable car (max slope 87%) will take you up to 1825m at Montuires. Once there, you can trek, enjoy a meal at the VerticAlp Café, or let the kids have fun at the outdoor playground
- Panoramic Train: will take you in the winding mountain route through the forest and 5 tunnels, stopping at the foot of the Emosson Dam. With stunning views of the Mont Blanc and the Buqui gorge.
- Minifunic: climb the last 140m with this tiny cable to arrive at the picturesque Emosson Dam - Switzerland’s 2nd largest water reservoir, nearly 2000m high.
A return trip takes ca 2h if you don't do any activities / trekking / stops at any of the stations. We recommend stopping at the different stations to eat and hike around, and to count ca 4h for the day.
Choose after clicking "Buy":
Option 1: Return trip for either 1 adult with demi-tarif OR 1 child age 6-16: 20 CHF 12
Option 2: Return trip for 1 adult without demi-tarif: 40 CHF 24
- Each round trip includes all 3 rides (Châtelard funicular + panoramic train + minifunic)
- You can decide what activities you do (picnic, hiking, cycling, etc) & how much time you spend at each stop
- You can take your bike for an extra CHF 5 paid on location
Dates & Times
- The funiculars & mini-train operate 7/7
- The rides operate non-stop from 09h05 to 16h55, with slightly longer hours in the high season (Jun to mid-Sept)
- Some trips may be cancelled without notice due to weather conditions
Full pricing
Full prices for return tickets are:
- Adult without demi-tarif: CHF 40
- Adults with demi-tarif: CHF 20
- Kids 6-16: CHF 20
- Kids under 6: free
- Group pricing: see website
VerticAlp Emosson
Funicular Train Station
Route du Châtelard 6
1925 Le Châtelard
027 769 11 11