The Ghost Train Trail
From 240€ / group
Discover the Ghost Train Tunnels
In the Albarine Gorges
At the Charabotte Waterfall
With a local guide
3-hour hike
For further information contact Eric au
06 13 68 26 05
The Charabotte Tunnels Trail is one of the most classic hikes in the Ain region. It's nicknamed "the ghost train" because this route was once supposed to have been used by a train. The tunnels were dug during a colossal construction project from 1909 to 1939, but the train never passed through...
Discover the history of this unique Bugey trail with a hiking guide. You'll be equipped with helmets and headlamps to enter the many tunnels on this 2-hour hike. We'll get up close to the cliff ecosystem: rock birds and chamois are never far away!
This hike is suitable for people comfortable on hiking trails, whether children or adults.
The hike is slightly downhill for a distance of 5.5 km with a 170-meter elevation gain. Good footwear is required as the trail is not regularly maintained.
Discover this hike on the blog: https://www.escalade-montagne.fr/tunnels-du-train-fantome-gorges-albarine/
| Supervision by a Mid-Mountain Guide or equivalent |
| Helmet |
| High-top hiking shoes if you have weak ankles |
| Headlamp |
| Backpack |
| 2 liters of water per person |
Originally from the Vosges, Eric is Mountain Guide. Based in Evosges (Ain) in the Albarine Valley, Eric awaits you for mountain adventures in the summer on foot or on a cliff or in the winter on skis, snowshoes or on an icefall.
2025 PRICES
Private group booking (price per group): €240
Maximum of 8 people per instructor.
In summer by reservation
One of our goals is to make the right decisions to protect natural sites and limit our impact on ecosystems and the environment.
100% local: thanks to our local presence in Bugey, close to our practice sites, we reduce our travel to a minimum. We use sustainable and environmentally friendly equipment, manufactured in France or Europe. We work with partners located in the areas we visit: restaurants, bars, and accommodations.nWe will suggest taking public transportation to the meeting points (when possible!) or carpooling for outdoor outings.
Protecting the planet: it's natural!
Photography and imagery are part of our DNA. Take advantage of our video and photo equipment to take your adventure memories home with you!
After each outing, we'll send you photos and videos of the outing, free of charge and with a smile!
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