Grenoble-Bastille Cable Car

Photo aérienne de Grenoble et son téléphérique

Hop aboard the “bubbles”

Hop into the famous “Bubbles,” these iconic cabins that take you in just a few minutes from Grenoble city-center to the Fort de la Bastille. This 19th-century military fortification is now a major tourist site in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
The Grenoble Cable Car is one of the first urban cable cars in the world, following those in Rio de Janeiro and Cape Town. Inaugurated in September 1934, it celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2024, symbolizing an exceptional heritage at the heart of the city.
La Bastille is way more than a tourist attraction. It’s a mountain at the gateway to the city, offering an exceptional 360° panorama of the Grenoble area and surrounding mountains.

The cable car 2026 openings hours

↗️: Opening time.

↙️: Closing time.

Open continuously, departures every 5 to 10 minutes.

Last ascent 15 minutes before closing.

May

mon. tue.

11:00

19:00

wed. thu. fri. sat.

09:15

00:00

sun.

09:15

20:00

Horaires exceptionnels

25/05

09:15

19:00

June

mon.

11:00

19:00

tue. wed. thu. fri. sat.

09:15

00:00

sun.

09:15

20:00

July

mon.

11:00

20:00

tue. wed. thu. fri. sat.

09:15

00:00

sun.

09:15

20:00

August

mon.

11:00

20:00

tue. wed. thu. fri. sat.

09:15

00:00

sun.

09:15

20:00

September

mon.

11:00

19:00

tue. wed.

09:15

19:00

thu. fri. sat.

09:15

00:00

sun.

09:15

20:00

October

tue.

11:00

19:00

wed. sun.

09:15

19:00

thu. fri. sat.

09:15

00:00

Horaires exceptionnels

19/10

11:00

19:00

20/10

09:15

19:00

26/10

11:00

19:00

27/10

09:15

19:00

November

wed. thu. sun.

11:00

19:00

fri. sat.

11:00

00:00

Horaires exceptionnels

01/11

09:15

19:00

December

tue. wed. thu. sun.

11:00

19:00

fri. sat.

11:00

00:00

Horaires exceptionnels

21/12

11:00

19:00

25/12

09:15

19:00

27/04

11:00

19:00

Our 2026 rates

Full price

Round trip : 9,80 €

One way or return trip : 6,50 €

Children aged from 5 to 15 years old

Round trip : 5,10 €

One way or return trip : 3,70 €

Free transport for children under 5 as part of a family trip.

People over 75, RSA beneficiaries and persons with disabilities

Round trip : 5,10 €

One way or return trip : 3,70 €

Upon presentation of valid proof. For persons with disabilities, only one accompanying person is eligible for the same rate.

Eco price / Student

Round trip : 6,30 €

One way or return trip : 4,50 €

Rate also applies to students, high school students, large families, France Travail job seekers, TAG subscribers, and partners. Valid proof must be presented.

Special packages

Annual free circulation package Adult : 60,00 €

Annual free circulation package Child : 45,00 €

Various dogs (offered to subscribers) : 2,40 €

This subscription card is personal and valid for one year from the date of purchase.

A wide range of activities at the Summit

Each year, around 370,000 passengers are transported by cable car, but nearly 750,000 visitors explore the hill annually, thanks to the variety of activities and the site’s appeal.

Nature and adventure lovers will feel right at home. Enjoy the hiking trails, long-distance routes, trail running paths, or the Via Ferrata to discover this stunning location, perfect for both family outings and sports training.

The Fort de La Bastille and its surroundings offer a place of relaxation and discovery for young and old alike.

At the summit, you will discover a variety of activities to suit all preferences: