Train des Merveilles Nice - Tende

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  • Tourist transport
  • Tourist trains
06430 Tende
The train returns to the Roya Valley after 15 months of renovation!
From December 15, rediscover this breathtaking route from the coast to the foothills of the Alps, and explore the picturesque villages of the hinterland.
Guided tours on board (in French and English) only on the 9:32 train from Nice:

Climb aboard the Train des Merveilles and take to the skies on one of Europe's most spectacular rail journeys! Leaving Nice and heading for Tende, this exceptional line takes you from the Mediterranean shores to the Alpine peaks, climbing to altitudes of over 1,000 meters.

Initiated in 1883 and inaugurated in 1928, this railroad line is a testament to the Italian and French genius of the time, an epic feat of construction under extreme conditions. This remarkable feat of engineering, adapted to the dense, steep terrain of the region, features an impressive series of engineering structures. Admire viaducts overhanging deep canyons and cross tunnels carved out of the mountains.
Over just 100 kilometers, the Train des Merveilles tackles an impressive vertical drop of over 1,000 meters. The route includes 81 tunnels, totaling 44 kilometers, including 3 spectacular spiral tunnels: the Scarassouï viaduct at Berghe, the passage between Saint-Dalmas de Tende and La Brigue, and the last between Tende and Viévola.

With 407 bridges (including the Rivoira viaduct, which spans 300 meters), 15 arches reaching 45 meters in height, and 130 retaining walls, this is a journey of discovery combining grandiose nature and spectacular engineering. Whether you're a nature lover, history buff or engineering enthusiast, this trip is an experience not to be missed!

When you arrive in Tende, don't miss the Musée des Merveilles and the tourist office just 300m from the station.

Access to the TER "Train des Merveilles" on the Nice-Breil-Tende line without reservation throughout the year, and without reservation either for the period with the presence of Creative Riviera's guide-lecturers.
Reservations for GROUPS for the guides can be made with CREATIVE RIVIERA
mail : creative.riviera@free.fr

Services

Services

Toilets
Pets welcome

Accessibility

Accessibility

Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs

Rates

Rates

Région SUD offers a range of fares and discount cards.

Payment methods

Payment methods

Payment methods

CheckCheck
CashCash
Bank/credit cardBank/credit card

Openings

Openings

From 2 January 2026 until 13 February 2026 - Open everyday
No comments for this period.
From 14 February 2026 until 1 March 2026 - Open everyday
Guided tours depart daily on the 9:32 a.m. train.
From 2 March 2026 until 3 April 2026 - Open everyday
No comment.
From 4 April 2026 until 31 May 2026 - Open everyday
Comments on weekends and public holidays only. From the 9:32 train.
From 1 June 2026 until 30 September 2026 - Open everyday
Comments every day on the train departing Nice at 9:32 am.
From 1 October 2026 until 1 November 2026 - Open everyday
Comments only on weekends and public holidays from Nice on the 9:32 a.m. train.

Medias

Medias

vermenagna-roya: un passaggio da esplorare | un passage à explorer
vermenagna-roya: un passaggio da esplorare | un passage à explorer
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Location

Location

Train des Merveilles Nice - Tende
06430 Tende

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • Italian
  • English
  • French

Nearby

Nearby

Updated on 03 January 2026 at 10:40
by Office de Tourisme Menton, Riviera & Merveilles
(Offer identifier : 5129567)
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