Régie du Téléphérique de Grenoble Bastille

What Régie du Téléphérique de Grenoble Bastille does

The Régie du Téléphérique de Grenoble Bastille (RTGB) is a municipal public entity (EPIC - Établissement Public Industriel et Commercial) owned by the City of Grenoble. It operates the historic urban cable car inaugurated in September 1934 — the third oldest in Europe and one of the first urban cable cars in the world after Rio de Janeiro and Cape Town — connecting Quai Stéphane Jay in central Grenoble to Fort de la Bastille. The Régie runs the system on iconic 1976 dodecagonal 'Bubble' cabins maintained, renovated, or restored entirely on-site, supported by 13 employees, an electric primary motor and a thermal emergency motor, and approximately 4,000 annual maintenance hours.

Beyond transport, the Régie manages the Bastille summit as a multi-faceted destination: ~370,000 cable car passengers and ~750,000 total site visitors annually use the site's 360° panoramic viewpoint, three dining operations (Restaurant du Téléphérique, Restaurant Chez le Per'Gras — Maître Restaurateur and Clé Verte certified — and Snack La Salle des Gardes), cultural venues (Musée des Troupes de montagne, Centre d'art bastille), the Acrobastille adventure park, via ferrata, hiking and trail-running routes (used by ~300,000 people per year), two event rooms (Salle Lesdiguières and Salle Dutrievoz), and seasonal programming including outdoor cinema, Wednesday Bastille Set electronic music events, Les Instants Zen wellness classes, and guided tours.

Revenue is generated through cable car tickets (€9.80 adult, €5.10 child, €6.30 reduced), annual subscriptions (€60 adult, €45 child), on-site restaurant concessions, partner fees (Acrobastille, art center, museum), event-venue rentals, and TAG network cross-promotion. The Régie is led by Director Patricia Gallois, holds ISO 9001 certification, is GDPR-compliant, and is designated a 'Site Touristique Emblématique' by Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes through 2028.

Name

Régie du Téléphérique de Grenoble Bastille

Legal name

Régie du Téléphérique Grenoble Bastille

Website

https://bastille-grenoble.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1934

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Régie du Téléphérique de Grenoble Bastille operates the historic 1934 urban cable car and Fort de la Bastille site as a municipal EPIC, serving ~370,000 cable car passengers and ~750,000 annual site visitors with integrated dining, cultural, adventure, and event experiences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Urban Cable Car Transport & Heritage Tourism

NAICS

Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other (48799), Historical Sites (712120)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Tourist & Heritage Cable Car/Funicular Attractions (THAIAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants (THAFACAK), Eco-Certification, Auditing & Standards (Green Lodging, Tour Operator Certification) (THAAANAA)

Keywords

• Urban cable car transport
• Public transit services
• Heritage tourist attraction
• Event venue rental
• Mountain tourism

Headquarters

HQ city

Grenoble

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Cable Car Ticket Sales: Revenue from round-trip and one-way cable car tickets, with various pricing tiers for adults, children, students, seniors, and persons with disabilities. Annual subscription passes also available.
2. Restaurant Concessions: On-site dining includes Restaurant du Téléphérique, Restaurant Chez le Per'Gras (gastronomic), and Snack La Salle des Gardes. These operate as concessions within the Bastille site.
3. Venue Rental: Two reception rooms (Salle Lesdiguières and Salle Dutrievoz) at Fort de la Bastille available for corporate and family events. Cable car transport included with bookings.
4. Concessionaire Partnerships: Various concessionaires operate on the Bastille site including Acrobastille (adventure park), Centre d'art bastille (art center), Musée des Troupes de montagne (military museum), and tourist information office.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Régie du Téléphérique de Grenoble Bastille operates the iconic urban cable car system (inaugurated in 1934, celebrated 90th anniversary in 2024) connecting Grenoble city center to Fort de la Bastille using distinctive spherical 'Bubbles' cabins. Beyond transport, the company manages the Bastille site as an integrated tourism destination encompassing cultural venues (Musée des Troupes de montagne, Centre d'art bastille), three dining outlets (Restaurant Chez le Per'Gras, Restaurant du Téléphérique, Snack La Salle des Gardes), outdoor recreation (Acrobastille adventure park, Via Ferrata, hiking trails), event venue rentals (Salle Lesdiguières and Salle Dutrievoz), and seasonal cultural programming.

Product overview

Régie du Téléphérique de Grenoble Bastille operates the iconic urban cable car system (inaugurated 1934, 90th anniversary in 2024) and manages the Fort de la Bastille as a multi-faceted tourism destination. The core offering is the 'Bubbles' cable car transport connecting Grenoble city center to the summit. The site integrates cultural attractions (Musée des Troupes de montagne, Centre d'art bastille), dining (Restaurant Chez le Per'Gras, Restaurant du Téléphérique, Snack La Salle des Gardes), outdoor activities (Acrobastille adventure park, Via Ferrata, hiking trails), event venues, and seasonal programming including Bastille Express tours, Wednesday Bastille Set music events, outdoor cinema, and Les Instants Zen wellness classes. The company is ISO 9001 certified for quality management and operates with a strong CSR focus including ISO 20121-certified event services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Restaurant du Téléphérique: Restaurant located in the heart of Fort de la Bastille offering quality cuisine with local and seasonal products.
• Restaurant Chez le Per'Gras
• Snack La Salle des Gardes
• Acrobastille
• Centre d'art bastille (Cab)
• Musée des Troupes de montagne

Products and services

• Téléphérique de Grenoble-Bastille (Cable Car) Urban cable car transport service connecting Grenoble city center (Quai Stéphane Jay) to Fort de la Bastille. Operates as a guided public transport system with departures every 5-10 minutes, transporting approximately 370,000 passengers annually using the iconic spherical 'Bubbles' cabins.
• Acrobastille Adventure Park Multi-activity leisure park at the summit featuring accrobranche (tree climbing) courses, giant 300m zip lines, team-building activities, and indoor games including Fort Boyard-style challenges and escape games. Accessible from age 3.
• Musée des Troupes de montagne Military museum dedicated to mountain troops presenting an immersive circuit of the history and missions of mountain soldiers from their origins to present day, featuring exceptional objects and spectacular reconstructions. Free admission for all visitors.
• Centre d'art bastille (Cab) Contemporary art center located in historic stone casemates of Fort de la Bastille, offering annual exhibition programming featuring works produced in-situ. Supports emerging artistic scenes and offers free admission with a suggested €1 contribution.
• Restaurant Chez le Per'Gras Gastronomic restaurant with 130 years of culinary tradition offering panoramic views of Grenoble. Holds Maître Restaurateur certification (since 2009, renewed 2013/2018/2023) and Clé Verte sustainable tourism label. Serves regional specialties including gratin dauphinois, lobster, and foie gras.
• Restaurant du Téléphérique Restaurant located in the heart of Fort de la Bastille offering fresh, locally-sourced products with a commitment to quality food and environmental responsibility. Partners with local producers and certified organic suppliers.
• Snack La Salle des Gardes Fast-casual snack bar at Fort de la Bastille offering take-out food including local specialties like homemade Grenoble walnut cake and gratin de ravioles (regional dish from La Chapelle en Vercors).
• Hiking Trails & Sporting Routes Pedestrian paths, long-distance hiking routes (GR), and trail running courses on and around the Bastille hill. Approximately 300,000 visitors use the hill's paths annually.
• Via Ferrata Rock climbing route (via ferrata) for experiencing the Bastille's unique topography from an elevated perspective with exceptional views.
• Venue Rental at Fort de la Bastille Event venue rental service featuring two historic reception rooms (Salle Lesdiguières and Salle Dutrievoz) for professional and family events. Bookings include mandatory cable car transport for participants.
• Bastille Express Guided Tours Summer 2026 guided tour program at Fort de la Bastille, providing historical and architectural insights with panoramic views of the Grenoble region.
• Wednesday Bastille Set (Music Events) Open-air electronic music event series on summer Wednesdays at Place Tournadre, Fort de la Bastille, featuring hybrid DJ sets with live instruments.
• Les Instants Zen (Wellness Program) Wellness activity program offering outdoor Pilates, Yoga, and Yogalates classes at Fort de la Bastille with panoramic mountain views.
• Guided Tours (Individuals and Groups) Guided tour programs for individuals and groups exploring Fort de la Bastille's history, architecture, and panoramic views of the Grenoble region.

Quantifiable outcome

• ~370,000 cable car passengers and ~750,000 total site visitors annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Atmo Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2023Partnership to display real-time air quality forecasts on the cable car pylon using LED lighting. The pylon shows ATMO index colors (blue to magenta) each evening to indicate next-day air quality for Grenoble, raising public awareness about environmental conditions.
• Grenoble-Alpes MétropolecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on the ATMO air quality lighting initiative and broader sustainable mobility initiatives. The Métropole supports the Bastille site's environmental commitments and accessibility projects.
• City of GrenoblecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity support for the Bastille rehabilitation project (2004) to make Fort accessible to all. Ongoing partnership on biodiversity preservation, eco-grazing, and sustainable tourism initiatives.
• The Dare Night (TDN)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration for 'Wednesday Bastille Set' summer electronic music events at Fort de la Bastille. TDN is a collective promoting electronic music on the Grenoblois territory with four events planned summer 2026.
• Association des Amis de la Vigne des Coteaux de la BastilleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation supporting the rehabilitation of vineyards on the Bastille slopes. In 2016-2017, over 7,000 vines were planted including Persan, Mondeuse, Douce Noire, Chardonnay, and Verdesse grape varieties.
• V63 Cycle Route UsersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to facilitate parking for V63 (Isère Valley cycle route, 200km total) users at the cable car base station, with secure bicycle parking boxes planned.
• Chartreuse PropreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVolunteer clean-up collective that organized waste collection at the Bastille site as part of Grenoble Green Capital 2022 activities. Cable car transport provided free to volunteers.
• La Fine FourchetteminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCaterer referenced and recommended by the Régie for events at Fort de la Bastille. ISO 20121 certified for sustainable event management, demonstrating social and environmental commitment.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Compagnie des Alpes: Major French operator of ski resorts and mountain attractions, including multiple cable cars and gondolas. Comparable as a large-scale French cable car and mountain tourism operator with diversified revenue streams (lift passes, food & beverage, real estate).

Direct peers

• Compagnie du Mont-Blanc: French operator of cable cars and mountain transport in the Chamonix-Mont-Blanc area, including the Aiguille du Midi cable car. Directly comparable as a heritage French cable car operator serving iconic alpine tourist destinations with multi-revenue model (tickets, restaurants, events).
• Téléphérique de l'Aiguille du Midi: Iconic high-altitude cable car in Chamonix, part of the Compagnie du Mont-Blanc network. Comparable as a famous French Alpine cable car focused on tourism and panoramic sightseeing.
• Teleférico do Rio de Janeiro (Sugarloaf): Iconic urban cable car in Rio de Janeiro linking the city to Sugarloaf Mountain — one of the world's first urban cable cars (1912). Comparable as a heritage urban cable car serving both transit and tourism in a major city, with multi-decade brand recognition.
• Teleférico de Barcelona (Montjuïc): Urban cable car in Barcelona connecting the city to Montjuïc hill attractions. Comparable as a European urban cable car serving both transit and tourism functions in a major metropolitan area.
• Ngong Ping 360 (Hong Kong): Tourist cable car in Hong Kong combining transport, sightseeing, and access to a multi-attraction village (Ngong Ping Village). Comparable as a tourism-led cable car with bundled cultural/dining offerings at the summit.
• Table Mountain Aerial Cableway: Iconic tourist cable car in Cape Town (Cape Town, South Africa), one of the world's oldest urban cable cars (1929). Directly comparable as a heritage tourism cable car combining transport, sightseeing, and a multi-tenant visitor experience at a landmark site.
• Téléphérique du Salève: Smaller cable car linking Geneva to Mont Salève, operated by the Haute-Savoie department. Comparable as a French/regional cable car operation combining public transport, tourism, and outdoor recreation in a mid-sized Alpine city.

Regional players

• Roosevelt Island Tramway: Urban cable car in New York City operated as part of the NYC public transit system. Comparable as a heritage urban cable car serving both transit and tourism functions in a major metropolitan area, though serving a different geography.

Others

• Poma (SMTM): Major French cable car and ropeway manufacturer with growing operations activities. Comparable as an adjacent/ecosystem participant providing equipment and operational know-how to cable car operators like RTGB.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TeleBastille
• Facebookfacebook.com/bastillegrenobletelepherique
• Instagraminstagram.com/telepherique_bastille
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/r%C3%A9gie-du-t%C3%A9l%C3%A9ph%C3%A9rique-de-grenoble-bastille

Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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