Grenoble-Bastille Cable Car
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.
July
11:00
20:00
09:15
00:00
09:15
20:00
August
11:00
20:00
09:15
00:00
09:15
20:00
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
Horaires exceptionnels
11:00
19:00
09:15
19:00
11:00
19:00
09:15
19:00
November
11:00
19:00
11:00
00:00
Horaires exceptionnels
09:15
19:00
December
11:00
19:00
11:00
00:00
Horaires exceptionnels
11:00
19:00
09:15
19:00
11:00
19:00
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:
The Cable Car agenda
Le Groupe militaire de haute montagne (GMHM)
Les Instants Zen : Cours de Yogalates en plein air
Entre les âges
Histoire et mécanique du téléphérique – Nouvel espace “Ébullition” pour les 50 ans des Bulles
Bill Lacabine vous met en ébullition !
À la découverte du Musée des Troupes de montagne
Bastille Apéro – visite fraîcheur
Fête nationale au Fort de la Bastille – Open-air et concert fanfare Brass’tille !
Séance de cinéma en plein air – La Vache – Jeudi 23 juillet 2026
Wednesday Bastille Set – Housecall le mercredi 29 juillet 2026 !
Séance de cinéma en plein air – Little Miss Sunshine – Jeudi 6 août 2026
Wednesday Bastille Set – HOSUE le mercredi 12 août 2026 !
Séance de cinéma en plein air – À bord du Darjeeling Limited de Wes Anderson – Jeudi 20 août
Wednesday Bastille Set – Mazair & Mogan le mercredi 26 août 2026 !