The Grenoble Bastille Cable Car is closed for annual maintenance period from Monday 5th January to Friday 6th February 2026 included. The reopening is scheduled for Saturday 7th February 2026 at 11am.
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.
January
Closed this month
February
11:00
19:00
11:00
00:00
Reopening from Saturday 7/02 at 11am.
Open on Mondays 09/02 and 16/02 from 11am to 7pm.
March
11:00
19:00
11:00
00:00
April
11:00
19:00
09:15
19:00
09:15
00:00
Open :
– On Monday 6/04 (Easter Monday) from 9.15am to 7pm.
– On Monday 13/04 from 11am to 7pm.
Opens at 9.15am until 7pm on Tuesdays 7/04 and 14/04.
May
11:00
19:00
09:15
00:00
09:15
20:00
Open on all public holidays : 1/05 (Labour Day), 8/05 (Victory Day) and 14/05 (Ascension Day) from 9.15am to midnight.
Opens at 9.15am until 7pm on Monday 25/05 (Whit Monday.
June
11:00
19:00
09:15
00:00
09:15
20:00
July
11:00
20:00
09:15
00:00
09:15
20:00
Open on Tuesday 14/07 (Bastille Day) from 9.15am to midnight.
August
11:00
20:00
09:15
00:00
09:15
20:00
Open on Saturday 15/08 (Assumption Day) from 9.15am to midnight.
September
11:00
19:00
09:15
19:00
09:15
00:00
09:15
20:00
October
11:00
19:00
09:15
19:00
09:15
00:00
Open on Mondays 19/10 and 26/10 from 11am to 7pm.
Opens at 9.15am until 7pm on Tuesdays 20/10 and 27/10.
November
11:00
19:00
11:00
00:00
Opens at 9.15am to 7pm on Sunday 1/11.
Open on Wednesday 11/11 (Armistice Day) from 11am to 7pm.
December
11:00
19:00
11:00
00:00
Open on Mondays 21/12 and 28/12 from 11am to 7pm.
Our 2026 rates
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:
