The Petit Train de La Mure is a visitor railway that departs from La Mure, in the Trièves area. From Mens, you can plan a day around the station departure and a 45-minute train journey to the Belvédère de Monteynard, which overlooks the waters of one of France’s largest dams.
- Departure station: 36 boulevard Fréjus Michon, 38350 La Mure.
- By bus: Lines T90 and T92 serve La Mure; get off at the Cimon stop.
- Journey: 45 minutes to Belvédère de Monteynard.
- Station reception: 9:45–18:30 on operating days.
What is the Petit Train de La Mure?
The Petit Train de La Mure is a tourist railway based in La Mure, a town at 890 metres altitude. It offers a rail journey to Belvédère de Monteynard, where the view looks over the waters of one of France’s largest dams.
Mens is the starting point for this guide, and a guesthouse in Mens is in the same town.
How do you get from Mens to the departure station?
The departure station is at 36 boulevard Fréjus Michon, 38350 La Mure. According to the railway, bus line T90 runs between Corps, La Mure and Grenoble, while T92 runs between Grenoble, La Motte-d’Aveillans and La Mure.
Get off at the Cimon stop in La Mure. The railway gives driving distances of 42.7 km from Grenoble via the N85, 127 km from Valence via the A49 and A48 towards Grenoble and then the N85, and 66 km from Gap via the N85.
These are routes from those cities, rather than from Mens. If you’re planning the wider journey around the Trièves, getting around the Trièves from Mens is another useful part of the plan.
Free parking is available at La Mure station, but overnight parking is prohibited. The railway says its train and infrastructure are not equipped to accommodate wheelchair users.
Tickets, timetable and operating season
The railway’s station reception is open from 9:45 to 18:30 on operating days. Operating days vary, so check the official site before you go for the calendar and current ticket and timetable details.
Plan around the operating calendar rather than assuming the train runs every day. For a Mens visit more broadly, the practical guide to Mens can help you shape the rest of your time in town.
What should you expect on the ride?
The journey to Belvédère de Monteynard takes 45 minutes. The viewpoint overlooks the waters of one of France’s largest dams, making the train ride and the belvédère a natural pairing.
La Mure sits at 890 metres altitude, and the railway advises bringing warm clothing and suitable footwear. Keep both in mind when preparing for time around the station and the ride.
What can you combine with a visit to La Mure?
Pair the railway journey with time in La Mure, starting with the station and the train ride to Belvédère de Monteynard. The town’s altitude and the railway’s advice to bring warm clothing and suitable footwear are worth considering as you plan the day.
If you’re travelling by bus, use the T90 or T92 access information for reaching La Mure, and check the railway’s operating calendar before settling on a date. By car, the station’s free parking can serve the train visit; remember that overnight parking there is prohibited.
FAQs
Where does the Petit Train de La Mure depart?
It departs from 36 boulevard Fréjus Michon, 38350 La Mure.
Which buses go to the station?
The railway uses T90 and T92 for access, with the Cimon stop in La Mure as the stop for the station.
How long is the train ride to Belvédère de Monteynard?
The journey takes 45 minutes. The belvédère overlooks the waters of one of France’s largest dams.
Is parking available at La Mure station?
Yes. Parking at the station is free, but overnight parking is prohibited.