A connection which has existed for almost a century offers the amateurs of strong sensations may possibilities

Crossing sometimes vertiginous but always somptuous pieces of scenery, the Mont-Blanc Express line climbs the slope defiently and after 2480 meters at 200 ‰, it reaches Salvan, the village where Marconi's tests on wireless telegraph were crowned with succes.

Some minutes later, the train arrives in Les Marécottes, more particularly known for its alpine zoo where bears, wolves, greyhounds and other wild species live together in a 35000 m2 space. In the wintertime, skiers and snowboarders head to La Creusaz and practise their favourite sport.

Before saluting the Trétien as we go along, we can also admire the beautiful gorges du Triège.

Finhaut turns up behind a bend in the way. Ancient houses reminds us the fact that the resort knew some glorious hours at the beginning of the century. Nowadays, it gladly welcomes families, and hikers have a magnificent network of walks at their disposal.

In Le Châtelard VS, the steepest funicular in the world (over 87%) is awaiting the most intrepid travellers. In less than 12 minutes, it leads them from 1357 to1821 meters of altitude. Then a little panoramic train takes them to the foot of the dam of Emosson, hugging breathtaking chasms. Finally, a mini-funicular allows them to reach the col de la Cueulaz from where they can enjoy of a view that cannot be obstructed of the Mont-Blanc.

Once on the other side or the frontierline, the composition heads to Chamonix, a high place for worldwide mountaineering. The hiking possibilities are numerous. Were it the ice sea, or the Montenvers or the Aiguille du Midi railway lines, the tourist is sure to spend privileged moments in the valleys of the Trient and of the Arve.