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Mountaineer FAQ

I am in possession of a valid transport ticket

(pass or ticket)

I want to make a reservation for a departure on the Tramway du Mont-Blanc, and I have a valid train ticket (e.g., MONT BLANC Unlimited annual pass, MONT BLANC Multipass, Tramway return-ticket)

You can make your reservation at the Fayet or Saint-Gervais ticket offices. The reservation is also available on click HERE.

You will need to provide your pass number.
Once the reservation is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation email to present on the day of departure at the boarding of the train from Fayet or Saint-Gervais.

Is there an additional payment to be made at the station on the day of departure for the "alpinist - Mont-Lachat/Nid d'Aigle" section ?

YES, the ticket is payable. Le Fayet > Nid d'Aigle (Alpis): 38,50€. You will be required to present a hut reservation.

I don't have a valid transport ticket (Pass or ticet)

I don't have a train ticket, what should I do ?

You can purchase a ticket or day pass on our website HERE

I am a mountain professional (e.g., Guide), do I have a special rate ?

YES, upon presentation of your EAPS card and subject to the prerequisites of the Compagnie du Tramway du Mont-Blanc, you are entitled to a special PRO rate for the mountain.
The rate is 22,50€ for a day and 45,00€ for a non-consecutive 2-day pass to be used within a calendar period of 7 days.
A good tip : it will be more advantageous for you to buy a round-trip ticket Fayet/St Gervais - Bellevue / Mont-Lachat on our website HERE.
The rate is 37,00€ (you can benefit from a discount on our website depending on the period and selected reservation time slot). Please note that the return ticket can be used between Day 0 and Day +7.
It is also more advantageous to buy a round-trip or one-way ticket from the Bellevue cable car. Promotional rates are available on ski-leshouches.com

I have returned from my mountain climb and I don't have a ticket to return via the Bellevue cable car. What should I do ?

You can take the Tramway du Mont Blanc (Nid d'Aigle - Mont Lachat then Bellevue). You have to pay your ticket directly on site.
For the Bellevue cable car descent.

  • Either you take the Tramway du Mont-Blanc and buy a one-way ticket for the cable car descent directly from the Tramway du Mont-Blanc "Arrêt Bellevue" ticket office (the Tramway du Mont-Blanc "Arrêt Bellevue" ticket office sells one-way return tickets for the cable car)

  • or you arrive on foot without having taken the Tramway du Mont Blanc, you pay for the ticket at the Les Houches ticket office after the return trip by cable car.

I have returned from my mountain climb and I don't have a ticket to return via the Tramway du Mont-Blanc. What should I do ?

You can take the Tramway du Mont-Blanc (Nid d'Aigle > Mont Lachat and then Bellevue) ticket is payable. For the descent on the Bellevue cable car, you will need to pay the ticket price at the ticket office after returning on the cable car.

Access from Bellevue cable car

I want to depart from the Bellevue cable car, do I have access to the Tramway du Mont Blanc from Bellevue to Nid d'Aigle ?

Yes, you can.
You will need to purchase a ticket on site, along with your hut reservation.
A round-trip (unique rate : 27,30€) or one-way (unique rate : 21,50€) ticket from Bellevue will be sold at the ticket office for access to the Bellevue cable car, and you will also be given an "Alpi" voucher as the Mont-Lachat -> Nid d'Aigle journey is payable.
Find the departure times of the alpinist trains HERE

Access Mont Lachat to Nid d'Aigle (aplinist trains)

Do I have to pay an additional fee at the station on the day of departure for the alpinist train, Mont Lachat -> Nid d'Aigle journey ?

Yes, you can.
You will need to purchase a ticket on site, along with your hut reservation.

I did not take the Tramway du Mont-Blanc or the Bellevue cable car on the way up. Can I take the alpinist trains of the Tramway du Mont-Blanc on the descent ?

Yes, you can if you have a reservation in a refuge. In this case, go to the Nid d'Aigle station or upon your arrival at the reception point at the Tramway du Mont Blanc station of Mont-Lachat or Bellevue to reserve your return schedule.
You must purchase a valid ticket, which will be sold by the station agent or on-board agent.

I don't have a reservation in a refuge, can I take the Tramway du Mont-Blanc on the Nid d'Aigle > Mont Lachat journey ?

No, you cannot take the train if you do not have a reservation in a refuge.

Is the Bellevue - Mont Lachat section free ?

No, you have to pay extra ticket cost 3€ for customers arriving from the Bellevue cable car or from the Tramway du Mont Blanc departing from Fayet or Saint-Gervais upon presentation of a valid transportation pass.

Is the Mont Lachat -> Nid d'Aigle section free ?

No, it is payable upon presentation of a voucher to be collected at the Bellevue cable car or Tramway du Mont-Blanc ticket office. You must present your reservation in a refuge to receive this voucher.

Is it possible to reserve a seat for the "alpinist train" the day before for the next day at the Bellevue cable car ticket office ?

No, seats are available on the day. The train schedules may be subject to change depending on the weather conditions.

Is it possible to reserve the return train from Nid d'Aigle online or in another way ?

Please present yourself on the day of the train either at Nid d'Aigle or Mont Lachat (depending on the schedule and availability).
No voucher is required; you must present your valid transportation pass.

I don't have a refuge reservation

do not have a reservation in a refuge. Can I take the Tramway du Mont-Blanc for the Nid d'Aigle to Mont Lachat journey ?

No, you will not be able to take the train if you do not have a reservation in a refuge.

Schedules and frequences

What are the schedules for the "alpinist trains" ?

Three "alpinist trains" with a terminus at Nid d'Aigle are available.
Find the schedules on our website : HERE
These trains are accessible upon presentation of a voucher to be collected at the ticket offices and upon presentation of your reservation in the refuges.

On the D-Day

Alpinists : to access Nid d’Aigle, what should I do on the day of departure

You must present yourself at one of the various stations (Fayet/Saint-Gervais/Col de Voza/Bellevue or Bellevue cable car ticket offices) to obtain a voucher, upon presentation of your valid pass/ticket and reservation in the refuges, in order to access the Mont-Lachat/Nid d'Aigle route.
The Mont-Lachat -> Nid d'Aigle section is payable.

Help & Contact

How can I contact customer service ?

Our customer service is available 7 days a week by phone (04 50 53 22 75) or by email at info@compagniedumontblanc.fr

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