Aigle–Ollon–Monthey–Champéry railway line
The metre gauge Aigle–Ollon–Monthey–Champéry railway line climbs approximately 2000 feet to its mountain terminus at Champéry which sits 3,441 feet above sea level. We travelled on the train from the Corbier stop - on the outskirts of Monthey, with a seamless change from the mainline station nearby. The line features on street running in Monthey where following a call at the Ville station, the train retraces its steps northwards before the line to Champéry diverges from the Aigle line. The Monthey-Champéry section was a dramatic ride into the mountains, with several sections of rack railway, permitting some impressive gradients. The line is operated by smart Stadler two car EMUs - comfortable, panoramic views from the large windows, and very effective air conditioning. This photos was taken from the upper terminus of the Champéry-Croix Crulet cable car, which achieves an altitude of around 6,348 feet. The train in the photo has just departed Champéry, bound for Aigle.
Aigle–Ollon–Monthey–Champéry railway line
The metre gauge Aigle–Ollon–Monthey–Champéry railway line climbs approximately 2000 feet to its mountain terminus at Champéry which sits 3,441 feet above sea level. We travelled on the train from the Corbier stop - on the outskirts of Monthey, with a seamless change from the mainline station nearby. The line features on street running in Monthey where following a call at the Ville station, the train retraces its steps northwards before the line to Champéry diverges from the Aigle line. The Monthey-Champéry section was a dramatic ride into the mountains, with several sections of rack railway, permitting some impressive gradients. The line is operated by smart Stadler two car EMUs - comfortable, panoramic views from the large windows, and very effective air conditioning. This photos was taken from the upper terminus of the Champéry-Croix Crulet cable car, which achieves an altitude of around 6,348 feet. The train in the photo has just departed Champéry, bound for Aigle.