Le valléen the Saint-Gervais valley elevator

The eco-mobility revolution in Saint-Gervais-Mont-Blanc

Discover the revolutionary Le Valléen project in Saint-Gervais-Mont-Blanc, an innovative urban gondola lift offering an eco-friendly alternative to the car and linking the Le Fayet SNCF train station directly to the town of Saint-Gervais and the ski area’s slopes. Reducing carbon footprints, easing road congestion and enjoying direct access to the heart of the resort from the valley, all year round, Saint-Gervais’ new sustainable and practical mobility offer is revolutionizing life in the mountains!

Rapid public transit

The Valléen is public transport, like a bus, but on cables!

Jean-Marc Peillex, Mayor of Saint-Gervais

Le Valléen A year-round alternative to the car

Le Valléen in Saint-Gervais-Mont-Blanc embodies the company’s commitment to eco-mobility and accessibility. Conceived in response to the challenges of sustainable mobility, this innovative project consists of a gondola lift linking the Le Fayet SNCF train station to the village of Saint-Gervais, offering a year-round alternative to the car. Saint-Gervais-Mont-Blanc, an emblematic destination at the foot of Mont Blanc, is at the forefront of sustainable mobility in the mountains. Thanks to Le Valléen, the resort is moving towards a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly development model, while enhancing the experience of residents and visitors alike. Commissioning of this ambitious project is scheduled for 2024, marking a major milestone in the resort’s evolution towards a more sustainable, virtuous future accessible to all.

Eco-mobility & road traffic reduction

The Le Valléen gondola lift aims to reinvent daily mobility for high-school students, workers, residents and visitors alike, with reduced environmental impact and enhanced quality of life for residents and visitors alike. With an estimated 25% reduction in daily road traffic, and a reduction of 15,000 vehicles per year on the downtown parking lot, the Valléen will help to relieve traffic congestion.

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The project in detail

Tractor cable splicing

At a glance What is a Valléen?

Reducing CO2 emissions

The project also aims to reduce CO2 emissions in the area by 12-15%, thanks to the use of this environmentally-friendly means of transport.

Greater accessibility

By offering direct access from the valley to the heart of the resort, the Valléen improves accessibility to the villages of Le Fayet and Saint-Gervais, the ski area and tourist activities all year round.

Year-round operation

With a journey time of just 5 minutes, the Valléen will operate all year round, offering a fast, convenient alternative to the car.