LE CREUSOT: The CFC offers a steam train trip to Annecy on August 28
With the trip aboard the “Annecy Vapeur Express” train, you can board at Le Creusot, Chagny, Chalon, Tournus, Mâcon, Bourg-en-Bresse, Ambérieu, Aix-les-Bains, Rumilly and its destination Annecy.
This is an exceptional trip, because the steam locomotive will be at the head of the train from Le Creusot to Ambérieu, before being relayed by an electric machine manufactured in Le Creusot in 1977: the BB 22188, which will tow the train to ‘to ‘in Annecy then vice versa on the way back. Either the possibility of attending two modes of historical traction.
Upon arrival in Annecy, two options are available to passengers: take a cruise on the magnificent Lake Annecy lasting 1h30 followed by free time in the city, or take a guided tour with a local guide in the city of Annecy, around 2 hours of walking and exploring, then free time in the alleys.
The officials of the Chemin de Fer du Creusot (CFC) report that there is still space but the train will soon be full. Reservations are to be taken on www.241p17.com or at the Parc des Combes.
Information is given by telephone on 06 51 85 28 41.
Departure from Le Creusot SNCF station on August 28 is scheduled for 6:19 a.m. and arrival in Annecy is scheduled for 1:06 p.m. The return to Le Creusot will take place around midnight on Sunday evening.