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

From Servoz to Vaudagne

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Shortly after Servoz, the track enters another steep section (80 mm/m), up to the Vaudagne hamlet. In Vaudagne, the on-request stop (kilometer 8.930) remained closed from the early 1990s to 2009.

After Servoz station, the track again deals with a steep gradient: 80 mm/m.
After Servoz station, the track again deals with a steep gradient: 80 mm/m.
At Les Mouilles, a little upstream of Servoz
At Les Mouilles, a little upstream of Servoz
Towards Saint-Gervais, we are approaching tunnel de la Cascade.
Towards Saint-Gervais, we are approaching tunnel de la Cascade.
Another view on Tunnel de la Cascade, from the expressway.
Another view on Tunnel de la Cascade, from the expressway.
Around Vaudagne, the track goes through forest.
Around Vaudagne, the track goes through forest.
A Z 850 is calling at Vaudagne.
A Z 850 is calling at Vaudagne.
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