Experience cable car Toulon, life-size
Toulon cable car: a wonderful escape
Toulon has many special features, and the cable car is one of them. Unique on the Mediterranean coast, the small cabin A red fifties-style building takes you to the top of Mount Faron from the town in just 6 minutes.
On board, between the sea and the hills, Toulon and its harbor are revealed as you get higher: the sensations are exhilarating. Embark on a tour of this essential part of Toulon’s heritage, and marvel at the breathtaking panorama!
5 good reasons to take the cable car
- Get a bird’s eye view of the city, whatever the season
- Fill up on sensations and wonder
- Enjoy a unique view of the Toulon mountains, the Mediterranean and the Var hinterland
- Capture sublime landscapes in photos
- A fun way to reach the summit of Mount Faron
Instant boarding
Off to the summit of Mount Faron! Once you’ve collected your tickets, take your place in the cable car queue for boarding. The firecracker-red cabins with their ’50s look are a first invitation to travel…back in time. Once you’re on board, you’ll notice a porthole in the floor that’s likely to make you dizzy: will you dare to watch the landscape unfold beneath your feet?
Our advice
Before you go, make sure you know when the cable car is open. Please note: the gondola is closed on days when there is a high wind and, in summer, a fire hazard.
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Ascent with 360° view
On board, the cabin attendant makes sure everything is in order, you leave the departure station and start enjoying the view: it’s sublime and 360 degrees. The cable car winds its way between the hills. The contrast between limestone rocks and pine trees, then the harbor and sky merging into one, creates an incredible spectacle. It’s also the city that seems so close at hand, and yet so vast!
In the distance, you can see the Îles d’Or and the bay of Saint-Mandrier, and you can make out the hills lining the western Var coastline. In the cabin, the sensations are overwhelming, and you even find yourself looking through the floor window, playing at the places around you.
The cabin attendant takes pleasure in commenting on the scenery, and answers passengers’ questions with a touch of pride. Despite the short journey, you still have plenty of time to take photos and contemplate the view.
Once you’ve arrived, the choice is yours: picnic tables under the pine trees, a hiking trail, the entrance to the D-Day landings memorial, or simply continue contemplating the panorama.
A timeless experience
After your ride, you return to the cable car station for the descent back to the city. Once again, the sensations are there for the taking. The return to
“civilization” goes smoothly, and you laugh at the impression of vertigo and depth given by certain reliefs. You realize just how much this escapade on the heights of the city has given you a sense of escape and fulfillment, a timeless experience.
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Mount Faron, a 360° experience
Once you’ve reached the summit of Mount Faron, continue your exploration of the site: marvel at the splendid view over the town, the harbor and the Var hinterland.
A major historical site with the D-Day landings memorial, Faron is also the ideal playground for walkers, sports enthusiasts and hikers.
How do I get to the cable car?
By car from the town center, you can reach the cable car departure station at the foot of Mont Faron by road, following signs for “Toulon nord – mont Faron”.
By bus, take bus line 40 to the “Téléphérique” stop.
Tip: a pass on sale at the Tourist Office for €10 allows you to combine the round trip by cable car with your bus and boat trips.