Emosson Dam

Depart from Geneva and drive to the village of Chatelard for an incredible and historic journey to the Emosson dam.

Information	Description
Tour name	Emosson Dam
Product code	VOJ041
Opening	September 2
Time	08h00
Description	Depart from Geneva and drive to the village of Chatelard for an incredible and historic journey to the Emosson dam. Start with the Chatelard funicular, the starting point of the adventure. The two new panoramic cabins take you on an impressive vertical journey, with a maximum gradient of 87%, making it one of the steepest funiculars in the world! As you ascend, the view opens onto an ever more grandiose alpine landscape, as far as the arrival station at Les Montuires, some 700m higher. Take the panoramic train to the foot of the dam, traced on the mountainside, it winds through forests and tunnels to take you to the foot of the Emosson dam. The panoramic train offers magnificent views over the entire Mont-Blanc massif and overlooks the deep gorges of Bouqui. Then board the mini funic lift to access the splendid site of Emosson. Located at an altitude of 1,961m, discover an exceptional natural environment that will take your breath away. Thanks to this geological and panoramic path, you will discover the fascinating history of the formation of the Alps, breathtaking views. Take a break and eat at Emosson's restaurant. In the afternoon, walk on the dam and stroll through the trendy village: a plant village with a magical journey among huts and woven branch structures before returning to Geneva.
Duration of circuit	10h
Itinerary	Genève - Chatelard - Emosson
Departure	8h00 gare routière Genève - Place Dorcière 8h20 Nyon (gare CFF) 8h30 Rolle (gare CFF) 8h40 Morges (gare CFF) 9h10 Lausanne (gare CFF)
Return point	Lausanne - Morges - Rolle - Nyon 18h00 - 18h30 gare routière Genève - Place Dorcière
Included	Transport Botlle water Panoramic train and mini funic
Excluded	Lunch
Organisation by	Swisstours Transport S.A. - 8 rue François Bonivard - 1211 Genève 1 Tél. +41 (22) 781 04 04