Funiculaire du Capucin, Mont Dore

Name: Funiculaire du Capucin
Address: Avenue Rene Cassin, Mont Dore, 63240, France
Telephone: +33 4 73 65 01 25

#2 among attractions in Mont Dore

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The Capucin funicular is located in the commune of Mont-Dore. It is the first electric funicular built in France and is registered as a historical monument. Its line crosses 175 meters of difference in altitude and ends at the Salon du Capucin, at an altitude of 1 245 meters. The Capucin funicular operates from spring to fall and can carry up to 114 passengers per hour and per direction at a speed of one meter per second.

Coordinates: 45°34'12"N, 2°48'25"E

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Avenue Rene CassinMont Dore 63240 France

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+33 4 73 65 01 25

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Funiculaire du Capucin – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Super Besse, Puy de Sancy, Lac Pavin, Lac Chambon.

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