Le Châtelard Emosson

Le Châtelard Emosson, also known as VerticAlp Emosson, is a remarkable mountain attraction near Saint-Maurice in the Valais region of Switzerland, offering a journey through historic Alpine railways to the impressive Emosson Dam. Guests board a combination of three vintage railways dating from the 1920s: the steep Châtelard funicular, celebrated as one of the steepest in the world, a scenic panoramic mountain train winding along cliff-side tracks with exclusive views of Mont Blanc, and a mini funicular climbing 140 metres in just two minutes to the top of the 180-metre arch dam, the second largest water reservoir in Switzerland. At the summit, a thrilling 200-metre-high zip line, guided dam tours, a panoramic restaurant, hiking trails with views of Mont Blanc, and the rare sight of 250-million-year-old dinosaur tracks await. Accessible by train from Martigny or Chamonix, Le Châtelard Emosson is a truly extraordinary Alpine excursion combining engineering heritage, natural grandeur, and outdoor adventure.