Frequently Asked Questions
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The most asked questions
During opening hours, the cable car operates continuously, with cabins passing every 5 to 7 minutes.
Yes, you can hike up to the Bastille site using the trails and take the cable car back down. The cost will correspond to a one-way trip, and tickets can be purchased at either the lower or upper stations.
No, it is not necessary to book. Simply show up on the day to purchase your tickets at the counter.
No, there are no dedicated parking spaces for customers. But several paid parking lots are located nearby, including the Grenette-Téléphérique and Notre Dame-Musée underground parking lots.
Yes, a disabled parking space is available at the departure station, quai Stéphane Jay. This space cannot be reserved.
Yes, the last cabin of each train is adapted to accommodate strollers and wheelchairs. There are elevators to provide access to the ticket counter and boarding platform at each station.
No, bicycles and scooters are not allowed in the cable car cabins. Additionally, bicycles are prohibited on the Bastille trails.
Yes, dogs are permitted in the cabins for a cost of €2.40 (round trip or one-way). Category 1 and 2 dogs must wear a muzzle in compliance with current regulations.
The walk takes approximately 45 minutes.
The Bastille is located at an altitude of 476 meters.
The first cable car was inaugurated in 1934, and the current cable car dates back to 1976. To learn more about its history and operation, visit our blog.
No, there is no ATM at the site. The nearest one is located at Place Grenette, near the exit of the Jardin de Ville in downtown Grenoble.