FacING Mont-Blanc

A journeyASCENTSATIONAL

Mont-Blanc4810 m.

SPECTACULARPEAK EXPERIENCE

EVENTS AT THE TOP

In the heart of Espace Mont-Blanc,

midway between Chamonix (F) and

Martigny (CH), VerticAlp Emosson

takes you to the top of Emosson

Dam, the second largest water

reservoir in Switzerland.

Using three rail systems forming an

unparalleled tourism park,

the world’s steepest funicular with

two carriages, the panoramic train

and the mini-funicular, you will

disembark at an altitude of 1,965 m,

facing the magnificent panorama

of the legendary Mont-Blanc.

This summer Verticalp Emosson

makes you live exceptional sporting,

cultural and culinary events in a

charming environment and

the most friendly atmosphere...

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1 Funiculaire• Height difference: 700 m • Length: 1306 m• 87% maximum slope• 2 tunnels• Departure: Le Châtelard (VS)

2panoramiCTrain• Length: 1650 m• 5 tunnels• Panoramic line on a mountainside

3 Minifunic• Height difference: 143 m• Length: 260 m• 73% maximum slope • Arrival: lake Emosson

1 THE CHÂTELARD FUNICULARDeparture point of your adventure, two new panoramic

carriages take you on an amazing vertical trip. During the ascent the view opens onto an increasingly grandiose alpine landscape, until you arrive at Montuires station, 700 m higher.

2 THE PANoRAMIC TRAINOn a track winding up a mountainside, the train takes you

through forests and tunnels to the foot of Emosson Dam.The panoramic train offers magnificent views of the entire Mont-Blanc massif while overlooking the deep Bouqui canyon.

3 THE MINIFUNICThe third of these amazing systems is a railtrack

that takes you to the open Emosson heights overlooking the lake.

3 TIMES MORE INTENSE ADVENTURE

ChamonixGeneva

Courmayeur

MartignyAosta

Le Châtelard (VS)1125 m

Finhaut1224 m

Emosson Dam

1965 m

Le Châtelard- Frontier

Les Montuires1825 m VerticAlp

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BREATHE, RELAX, TAKE A BREAK AT VERTICALP CAFÉAt les Montuires, enjoy local flavors with family and friends at VerticAlp Café. There are also areas dedicated to children.

Throughout the season, discover many events like the Tour de France, the CosmoJazz Festival, special friendly evenings, concerts, exhibitions and many other surprises...

A SPECIAL OCCASION TO CELEBRATE, A CORPORATE MEETING?Our team offers to privatize the funicular and the entire area to organise a reception, according to your needs and wills, for groups from 50 to 300 people.

Contact us for more information in order to create an extraordinary event that your guests will remember!

T. +41 27 769 11 11info@verticalp-emosson.ch

Share a very original meal and build memories, sitting around a barbecue grill table welcoming 8 guests.

Contact us to book and tell us about your requirements!

T. +41 27 769 11 11info@verticalp-emosson.ch

ENJOY OUR SPECIAL EVENINGS AND EVENTS15 & 30/06 : Special « EURO 2016 » evening14/07 : «14th of July Guinguette»20/07 : Tour de France stage arrival at Finhaut-Emosson24/07 : CosmoJazz Festival 201628/07 : Outdoor Cinema evening11/08 : « Summer Olympics » Brazilian party15/08 - 30/09 : Exhibition of Ji-Young Demol Park, Korean artist25/08 : Outdoor Cinema evening08/09 : Wines Casino evening22/09 : Swiss evening

+ info : www.verticalp-emosson.ch

A VERTI’GRILL wITH FRIENDS ? BOOK YOURS!

VERTICALP CAFÉ - LES MONTUIRES ALL SUMMER, get verticalp vibe

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Vieux-Emosson lake2205 m Vieux-Emosson

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41KEY POINTS

Shuttle bus access onlyMont-Blanc Express train

Tourist informationEmosson Restaurant Buvette Vieux-EmossonHut / Refuge / Chalets

Shuttle bus access onlyMont-Blanc Express train

Tourist informationEmosson Restaurant Buvette Vieux-EmossonHut / Refuge / Chalets

Lac de Salanfe1909m

Giétroz

Lac Vert

Emosson lake

BarberineDam

EmossonDam

1965m

Finhaut1224 m

BarberineLa VillazLe Mollard

TrientCol de la ForclazMartigny

Chamonix

Les Montuires1825m

Emosson square

Alpage deFenestral

Le Siseray

Le Morzay Vallorcine

Le Châtelard (VS)1125 mLe Châtelard

Frontier

Glacier des Fonds2600 mGlacier des Rosses

Mont Ruan3057 m

Bel Oiseau2631 m

Pointe de la Finive2838 m

Tête du Grenairon2734 m

Le Cheval Blanc

Col des Corbeaux2603 m

Col du Vieux

Col de la Terrasse2640 m

Pointe de la Terrasse2732 m

Aiguille de Loriaz2752 m

Le Perron2674 mBrèche du Perron

Tour Sallière3220 m

Oeil de Boeuf2653 m

2500 m

Alpage d’Emaney

Chalet de Loria

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Dinosaur footprints siteDinosaur trailTour of Vallée du Trient & RuanBarberine trailTo Vieux-Emosson hut

Dinosaur footprints siteDinosaur trailTour of Vallée du Trient & RuanBarberine trailTo Vieux-Emosson hut

WALKS AND HIKES

Lac de Salanfe1909m

Giétroz

Lac Vert

Emosson lake

BarberineDam

EmossonDam

1965m

Finhaut1224 m

BarberineLa VillazLe Mollard

TrientCol de la ForclazMartigny

Chamonix

Les Montuires1825m

Emosson square

Alpage deFenestral

Le Siseray

Le Morzay Vallorcine

Le Châtelard (VS)1125 mLe Châtelard

Frontier

Glacier des Fonds2600 mGlacier des Rosses

Mont Ruan3057 m

Bel Oiseau2631 m

Pointe de la Finive2838 m

Tête du Grenairon2734 m

Le Cheval Blanc

Col des Corbeaux2603 m

Col du Vieux

Col de la Terrasse2640 m

Pointe de la Terrasse2732 m

Aiguille de Loriaz2752 m

Le Perron2674 mBrèche du Perron

Tour Sallière3220 m

Oeil de Boeuf2653 m

2500 m

Alpage d’Emaney

Chalet de Loria

wATERFLOw – 1,2,3 DAMSEmosson Dam is one of the three facilities of the site that include Vieux-Emosson Dam and Barberine Dam which is visible until early summer then submerged by the water. A hydropower source as well as very popular fishing lakes. + info : www.emosson.ch

THE HUT AT VIEUX-EMOSSONJust an hour’s walk from the arrival station of the mini-funicular is the Vieux-Emosson Hut. Perched on the rocks, its terrace over-looks the Emosson lake. Stop for refreshments, before conti-nuing to the famous dinosaur footprints archeological site. + info : www.cabaneduvieux.ch

EMOSSON SqUARELocated directly on the main square overlooking the lake, an information desk and souvenir shop are open every day to guide you around.

A few meters away, visit the chapel of La Gueulaz, dedicated to Notre-Dames-des-Neiges, built in 1976 to replace the former Barberine Chapel which had been flooded by the building of Emosson Dam.

The restaurant at Emosson Dam offers an unparalleled panoramic view. For menus and practical information, visit: www.emossonresto.com

A PROTECTED wILDERNESS AREAThe Emosson site has a rich natural environment.For those who know what to look for, the alpine fauna and flora are magnificent everywhere you turn.

A HIKER’S PARADISEWith a wild scenery and panoramic views, many marked trails, Vallée du Trient is the ideal starting point for all types of tours and hikes, for all tastes and all levels, such as the Tour du Ruan, the Cheval Blanc or Bel Oiseau climbs.

A unique destination, in the heart of Espace Mont-Blanc.

DINOSAUR TRACKSThe most famout target of excursion is without a doubt the dinosaur footprints left more than 250 million years ago by ancient reptiles on the Vieux Emosson site.

At the best of the summer, scientists go there to do research. They are always ready to offer explanations to hikers. Count a good 5 hours to walk from Emosson back and forth.

Book a guide to make sure you don’t miss a thing around Emosson!

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EXPLOREDiscover

Special Conditions The AG and 1/2 rates pay the price for a child • Children under 6 years travel free. 1 person free for every 10 paying participants • Dogs are allowed and travel free. A CHF 5 fee is requested for the transportation of bicycles.

OPENING Saturday 21 may 2016

More offers and events onwww.verticalp-emosson.ch

CLOSING Sunday 23 october 2016

Dates 2016http://verticalp-emosson.ch

http://www.compagniedumontblanc.co.uk

http://www.mont-blanc-express.com

VERTICALP EMOSSON RATES 2016 SINGLE GroupS from 10 persons

Single ticket Return ticket Single ticket Return ticket

CHF EUR CHF EUR CHF EUR CHF EUR

30 27 40 36 24 22 32 2915 14 20 18 12 11 16 15

15 14 25 * 22 * 14 13 18 169 8 15 * 14 * 7 6 9 8

14 13 18 16 11 10 14 137 6 9 8 6 5 7 6

Adults from 16 years oldKids from 6 to 16 years old

Adults from 16 years oldKids from 6 to 16 years old

Adults from 16 years oldKids from 6 to 16 years old

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LoW SEASoN HIGH SEASoN 2/07 > 18/09

First up 9.00 9.00Last up 17.00 17.30First down 9.55 9.55Last down 17.25 17.55

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BENEFIT FRoM OUR OFFERS & PACKSPACK MONT-BLANC EXPRESSTake the train to Châtelard (VS) !Mont Blanc Express travels through unspoiled nature and au-thentic alpine villages, all along the Trient Valley. Special offer for sale in TMR stations Vernayaz, Les Marécottes and Finhaut and with the Octodure travel agency in Martigny. + info: www.mont-blanc-express.com

COMBINED RAILAwAY OFFERwith the CFF RailAway combined offer, get lower prices!Throughout Switzerland, get great rates on your train journey and VerticAlp Emosson. Offer available at all CFF stations.+ info: www.cff.ch

VERTICALP CAFÉ SPECIAL OFFER* For every purchase of a return ticket on the sole funicular, get a voucher worth a reduction at VerticAlp Café! - Adult : CHF 25 for a return ticket with a CHF 10 voucher.- Kid : CHF 10 for a return ticket with a CHF 5 voucher.

FAMILY SPECIAL OFFERYou come with your family? Get 20% off!Valid for 2 adults with 2 children or 1 adult with 3 children. Not valid with other discounts.

SENIOR OFFERYou are over 65? Get 20% off!Not valid with other discounts.

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ANNECY

ALBERTVILLE

AOSTA

MARTIGNY

CHAMBÉRY

TORINO

LYONPARIS

MARSEILLE GENOVA

MILANO

VISP

BERNZURICH

GENEVA

GRENOBLE

CHAMONIX

LAUSANNE

FINHAUT

SION

SwITZERLAND

ITALYLe Châtelard VS

FRANCE

> BY TRAINWith the Mont-Blanc Express, from Martigny (30’) or Chamonix (1h).www.mont-blanc-express.com

> BY BUSFrom Martigny, by col de la Forclaz (from 20/06 until 20/09).www.tmrsa.ch

> BY CAR From Martigny, by col de la Forclaz (30 mn)From Chamonix, by col des Montets (30 mn)

HOW TO GET TO VERTICALP EMOSSON> DISTANCES• Martigny 25 km• Verbier 40 km• Lausanne 100 km• Geneva airport 120 km (via Chamonix)• Chamonix 25 km• Courmayeur 45 km• Aosta 70 km• Sion 50 km• Visp 95 km

> ACCESSIBILITYSites are accessible to disabled persons, families with strollers and to dogs on leash.

VerticAlp Emosson Gare du Funiculaire

Route du Châtelard 6CH - 1925 Le Châtelard VS T. +41 27 769 11 11 info@verticalp-emosson.ch

www.verticalp-emosson.ch

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