The train of the Mont-Blanc valleys
History and engineering of Mont-Blanc Express

Towards le Trétien, kilometer 10.567

Saint-Gervais-Les Bains – Le FayetCheddeServozLes HouchesLes BossonsChamonix-Mont-BlancLes TinesArgentièreMontroc-le-PlanetVallorcineLe Châtelard-FrontièreFinhautLe TrétienLes MarécottesSalvanVernayaz MCMartignyLes Montets tunnelRack section🇨🇭🇫🇷05101520253035051015Third-rail electrificationOverhead electrification

After Finhaut, the track enters a forest. The railway is the only motorized transportation to the next village, le Trétien. The only road, called route de la Cha, once used by stagecoaches, is not paved and not open to motorists. It is a nice hiking route however...

The longest tunnel of the line is located on this section: grand tunnel de Lachat (579.52 m).

This BDeh 4/4 is crossing Route de la Cha between Finhaut and Le Trétien.
This BDeh 4/4 is crossing Route de la Cha between Finhaut and Le Trétien.
This BDeh 4/4 EMU is entering Tunnel de Lachat.
This BDeh 4/4 EMU is entering Tunnel de Lachat.
Crossing between two Z 870 EMUs in Le Trétien.
Crossing between two Z 870 EMUs in Le Trétien.
Protections against stones in Le Trétien.
Protections against stones in Le Trétien.
The station building in Le Trétien.
The station building in Le Trétien.
Crossing of a Z 800 and a BDeh 4/4 in Le Trétien.
Crossing of a Z 800 and a BDeh 4/4 in Le Trétien.
The station of Le Trétien is located at the top of the village. One has to climb a flight of stairs to reach it.
The station of Le Trétien is located at the top of the village. One has to climb a flight of stairs to reach it.
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