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Via Ferrata: la Tour du Jallouvre

The via ferrata of the Tour du Jallouvre is characterized by an atmosphere both aerial and mineral. Difficulty range from AD to D+ depending on the chosen route.

After a 20 to 30 minute approach from the parking lot, start up the first section by traversing a series of ledges up and left, over good quality rock, that lead to “Arche du Bouquetin” (Ibex Arch), just prior to the crux of the route. Climb up and over the slightly overhanging crux via a series of small steps, which require moves similar to climbing. This overhanging section is called the “Cul Tourné”, French for “turning your rear end around”. After a section over rock, then another easy section, traverse directly towards “La Tour” (TheTower). You can stop here, and start your descent via the “Sortie à Fred” (Fred’s Exit), by walking along an easy ledge, and then down a few steps to the descent trail. Reach the tower via a 16 m long hanging footbridge (the “Passeralle du Gypaète” or “Bearded Vulture footbridge”, there are bearded vultures in the area). Enjoy the exposure when crossing the footbridge and then start climbing up the impressive pillar overhead. A long traverse across the rocky face followed by another hanging footbridge will be an exciting experience to say the least. One more easy section up a beautiful arête and you’ve reach the top of the tower. The descent starts via a long traverse across Jalouvre’s upper face until you reach a steep couloir equipped with cables, bringing you to Col du Rasoir pass and a well used hiking trail. (Often snow here at the beginning of the season). DIFFICULTY: this route is fairly long and committing, especially once beyond the hanging footbridge. The descent can also be more challenging at the beginning of the season when there may still be snow. TECHNICAL INFORMATION : Approach walk: 20 to 30 min. Exposure: South-West Length : 1100 m Vertical drop Via Ferrata : 450 m Altitude of Via Ferrata summit : 2000 m Alfifude departure Via Ferrata : 1550 m Total height difference: 590 m Total climbing time : 5 to 6 h (ascent + descent) / (in French) Fred's outing - Time: 2 to 3 hours. Difficulty: 1st part to "la Sortie à Fred": AD by the "passage à Coco", D+ by the passage "le Sortie à Fred". D+ by the passage "le Devers du Cul tourné", 2nd part: D+. Two other via ferrta in the area are of interest: - The “Yves Pollet-Villard” via ferrata in La Clusaz, just off of the road that leads to Col des Aravis pass. Difficulty: D -The “Roche à l’Agathe” (Agatha’s Rock) in Thônes, just outside the village center. Difficulty: D and TD

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3 possible routes : - Classic route : 1100 m long, difficulty D+. - Possibility to do only the first part by going out by the "échappatoire" : 500 m long, difficulty D+. The exit by the escape route includes a delicate section equipped with a handrail, so it is advisable to keep your equipment on you. - Eterlou variant: AD level. Leaflet available at the Tourist Office. It is recommended to the hikers to be vigilant because the exit path goes along a park guarded by Patous.

Period of practice

From 03/06 to 04/11. Opening according to snow conditions. You practice under your own responsibility. Check with the Tourist Office or the Guide Bureau before you leave. Subject to favorable weather.

From Le Grand-Bornand Chinaillon, head towards Col de la Colombière pass. Park in the obvious turnout (sign) at one of the turns prior to reaching the pass. A sign indicates the start of the approach.

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After a 20 to 30 minute approach from the parking lot, start up the first section by traversing a series of ledges up and left, over good quality rock, that lead to “Arche du Bouquetin” (Ibex Arch), just prior to the crux of the route. Climb up and over the slightly overhanging crux via a series of small steps, which require moves similar to climbing. This overhanging section is called the “Cul Tourné”, French for “turning your rear end around”. After a section over rock, then another easy section, traverse directly towards “La Tour” (TheTower). You can stop here, and start your descent via the “Sortie à Fred” (Fred’s Exit), by walking along an easy ledge, and then down a few steps to the descent trail. Reach the tower via a 16 m long hanging footbridge (the “Passeralle du Gypaète” or “Bearded Vulture footbridge”, there are bearded vultures in the area). Enjoy the exposure when crossing the footbridge and then start climbing up the impressive pillar overhead. A long traverse across the rocky face followed by another hanging footbridge will be an exciting experience to say the least. One more easy section up a beautiful arête and you’ve reach the top of the tower. The descent starts via a long traverse across Jalouvre’s upper face until you reach a steep couloir equipped with cables, bringing you to Col du Rasoir pass and a well used hiking trail. (Often snow here at the beginning of the season). DIFFICULTY: this route is fairly long and committing, especially once beyond the hanging footbridge. The descent can also be more challenging at the beginning of the season when there may still be snow. TECHNICAL INFORMATION : Approach walk: 20 to 30 min. Exposure: South-West Length : 1100 m Vertical drop Via Ferrata : 450 m Altitude of Via Ferrata summit : 2000 m Alfifude departure Via Ferrata : 1550 m Total height difference: 590 m Total climbing time : 5 to 6 h (ascent + descent) / (in French) Fred's outing - Time: 2 to 3 hours. Difficulty: 1st part to "la Sortie à Fred": AD by the "passage à Coco", D+ by the passage "le Sortie à Fred". D+ by the passage "le Devers du Cul tourné", 2nd part: D+. Two other via ferrta in the area are of interest: - The “Yves Pollet-Villard” via ferrata in La Clusaz, just off of the road that leads to Col des Aravis pass. Difficulty: D -The “Roche à l’Agathe” (Agatha’s Rock) in Thônes, just outside the village center. Difficulty: D and TD

From 03/06 to 04/11. Opening according to snow conditions. You practice under your own responsibility. Check with the Tourist Office or the Guide Bureau before you leave. Subject to favorable weather.

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Brochure available at the Tourist Office.

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Via Ferrata de la Tour du Jallouvre

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Horaires d'ouverture

• Du 03/06 au 04/11. Ouverture en fonction des conditions d'enneigement. Vous pratiquez sous votre propre responsabilité. Renseignez-vous auprès de l'Office de tourisme ou du Bureau des guides avant de partir. Sous réserve de conditions météo favorables.

Localisation

• Adresse : , 74450 Le Grand-Bornand , France.
• Altitude : 1629 mètres

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La Tour du Jalouvre (1988 m ) est un contrefort du Pic du Jalouvre (2408 m), un sommet bien connu des randonneurs . Escalade de qualité avec un niveau de difficulté modéré. Ce secteur sèche rapidement et permet d'y grimper tôt dans la saison.

La Compagnie des guides propose de vous faire découvrir les 3 via ferrata du massif des Aravis (au Grand-Bornand, La Clusaz et Thônes). Rendez-vous à définir avec votre guide selon le parcours choisi.

La Compagnie des guides propose de vous faire découvrir les 3 via ferrata du massif des Aravis (au Grand-Bornand, La Clusaz et Thônes) en séance collective. Rendez-vous à définir avec votre guide selon le parcours choisi.

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After a 20 to 30 minute approach from the parking lot, start up the first section by traversing a series of ledges up and left, over good quality rock, that lead to “Arche du Bouquetin” (Ibex Arch), just prior to the crux of the route. Climb up and over the slightly overhanging crux via a series of small steps, which require moves similar to climbing. This overhanging section is called the “Cul Tourné”, French for “turning your rear end around”. After a section over rock, then another easy section, traverse directly towards “La Tour” (TheTower). You can stop here, and start your descent via the “Sortie à Fred” (Fred’s Exit), by walking along an easy ledge, and then down a few steps to the descent trail. Reach the tower via a 16 m long hanging footbridge (the “Passeralle du Gypaète” or “Bearded Vulture footbridge”, there are bearded vultures in the area). Enjoy the exposure when crossing the footbridge and then start climbing up the impressive pillar overhead. A long traverse across the rocky face followed by another hanging footbridge will be an exciting experience to say the least. One more easy section up a beautiful arête and you’ve reach the top of the tower. The descent starts via a long traverse across Jalouvre’s upper face until you reach a steep couloir equipped with cables, bringing you to Col du Rasoir pass and a well used hiking trail. (Often snow here at the beginning of the season). DIFFICULTY: this route is fairly long and committing, especially once beyond the hanging footbridge. The descent can also be more challenging at the beginning of the season when there may still be snow. TECHNICAL INFORMATION : Approach walk: 20 to 30 min. Exposure: South-West Length : 1100 m Vertical drop Via Ferrata : 450 m Altitude of Via Ferrata summit : 2000 m Alfifude departure Via Ferrata : 1550 m Total height difference: 590 m Total climbing time : 5 to 6 h (ascent + descent) / (in French) Fred's outing - Time: 2 to 3 hours. Difficulty: 1st part to "la Sortie à Fred": AD by the "passage à Coco", D+ by the passage "le Sortie à Fred". D+ by the passage "le Devers du Cul tourné", 2nd part: D+. Two other via ferrta in the area are of interest: - The “Yves Pollet-Villard” via ferrata in La Clusaz, just off of the road that leads to Col des Aravis pass. Difficulty: D -The “Roche à l’Agathe” (Agatha’s Rock) in Thônes, just outside the village center. Difficulty: D and TD

From 03/06 to 04/11. Opening according to snow conditions. You practice under your own responsibility. Check with the Tourist Office or the Guide Bureau before you leave. Subject to favorable weather.

Free access.

Brochure available at the Tourist Office.

• Type : Boucle
• Dénivelé positif : 450 m
• Dénivelé négatif : 450 m
• Distance : 1.1 Km
• Length : 5H30
• Passages délicats : Difficulté : 1ere partie jusqu'à "la Sortie à Fred": AD par le "passage à Coco" , D+ par le passage "le Devers du Cul tourné", 2e partie : D+.

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Via Ferrata du Grand-Bornand

A vertiginous via ferrata.

Around Annecy, at a maximum of one hour's drive, we can take you to the via ferrata of Grand Bornand or the Tour du Jallouvre, a difficult and long via ferrata that requires a day to complete. The route is varied between footbridges, slight overhangs, aerial traverses and spectacular ridges. The difficulties are not extreme but the length of the course can surprise less experienced climbers... but fortunately in via ferrata there is always a rung or a bar to rest or to tie up with your lanyard. The setting is buccolic, in the middle of the alpine pastures of the village of Chinaillon (above Grand-Bornand), the via will give you a magnificent view of the Aravis range in the foreground, and the Mont-Blanc massif just behind, and of course when the weather is clear, you can even see the Ecrins, Belledonne or Beaufortain massif. Your ascent will be punctuated by the tinkling of the bells of the cows located downstream, do not forget that you are in the country of the farm Reblochon and pastoralism. Whatever the case, the Tour du Jalouvre remains one of the most alpine via ferrata routes in the region. The via ferratas allow access to verticality without having done any climbing. They take place in a mountain setting, our guides are there to guide you, reassure you if necessary and make you love our mountains. Some people discover the mountains in this way and never leave them!

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Lieu de rendez-vous et parking

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Via Ferrata: la Tour du Jallouvre

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The via ferrata of the Tour du Jallouvre is characterized by an atmosphere both aerial and mineral. Difficulty range from AD to D+ depending on the chosen route.

• After a 20 to 30 minute approach from the parking lot, start up the first section by traversing a series of ledges up and left, over good quality rock, that lead to “Arche du Bouquetin” (Ibex Arch), just prior to the crux of the route. Climb up and over the slightly overhanging crux via a series of small steps, which require moves similar to climbing. This overhanging section is called the “Cul Tourné”, French for “turning your rear end around”. After a section over rock, then another easy... Read more After a 20 to 30 minute approach from the parking lot, start up the first section by traversing a series of ledges up and left, over good quality rock, that lead to “Arche du Bouquetin” (Ibex Arch), just prior to the crux of the route. Climb up and over the slightly overhanging crux via a series of small steps, which require moves similar to climbing. This overhanging section is called the “Cul Tourné”, French for “turning your rear end around”. After a section over rock, then another easy section, traverse directly towards “La Tour” (TheTower). You can stop here, and start your descent via the “Sortie à Fred” (Fred’s Exit), by walking along an easy ledge, and then down a few steps to the descent trail. Reach the tower via a 16 m long hanging footbridge (the “Passeralle du Gypaète” or “Bearded Vulture footbridge”, there are bearded vultures in the area). Enjoy the exposure when crossing the footbridge and then start climbing up the impressive pillar overhead. A long traverse across the rocky face followed by another hanging footbridge will be an exciting experience to say the least. One more easy section up a beautiful arête and you’ve reach the top of the tower. The descent starts via a long traverse across Jalouvre’s upper face until you reach a steep couloir equipped with cables, bringing you to Col du Rasoir pass and a well used hiking trail. (Often snow here at the beginning of the season). DIFFICULTY: this route is fairly long and committing, especially once beyond the hanging footbridge. The descent can also be more challenging at the beginning of the season when there may still be snow. TECHNICAL INFORMATION : Approach walk: 20 to 30 min. Exposure: South-West Length : 1100 m Vertical drop Via Ferrata : 450 m Altitude of Via Ferrata summit : 2000 m Alfifude departure Via Ferrata : 1550 m Total height difference: 590 m Total climbing time : 5 to 6 h (ascent + descent) / (in French) Fred's outing - Time: 2 to 3 hours. Difficulty: 1st part to "la Sortie à Fred": AD by the "passage à Coco", D+ by the passage "le Sortie à Fred". D+ by the passage "le Devers du Cul tourné", 2nd part: D+. Two other via ferrta in the area are of interest: - The “Yves Pollet-Villard” via ferrata in La Clusaz, just off of the road that leads to Col des Aravis pass. Difficulty: D -The “Roche à l’Agathe” (Agatha’s Rock) in Thônes, just outside the village center. Difficulty: D and TD Show less
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Via Ferrata de La Tour du Jalouvre

PRESENTATION :

Dans un cadre montagnard très sauvage, la Via Ferrata offre un panorama sublime, à la fois verdoyant et minéral sur les sommets parfois enneigés.

Composée de deux parties, on pourra, au choix effectuer la première partie sur une demi journée ou l'enchainement des deux sur une journée complète.

La première partie présente un passage difficile en dévers de très courte durée.

La deuxième partie est un peu plus soutenue. Ressauts, passerelle, mur vertical, vire aérienne, parcours sur une arête, tout y est... Les plus endurants et sportifs ainsi que les amateurs de sensations de hauteur seront comblés par l'enchainement des deux parties dans cet itinéraire à la fois magnifique, très aérien et physique !

Première partie : D/D+ (Difficile / Difficile Sup), à partir de 12 ans, 1m40 min.

Seconde partie : (D+ : Difficile Sup), à partir de 12 ans, 1m40 min.

Enchaînement des deux parties : TD- (Très Difficile inf), à partir de 12 ans, 1m40 min.

Première partie : 2h30 à 3h

Intégrale (première + seconde partie) : 5 à 6h

Marche d'approche : 20 à 30 minutes

Marche de retour : 45 minutes environ

EQUIPEMENT FOURNI :

Baudrier muni de longes doubles avec absorbeurs de choc, casque et encordement ad hoc.

MATERIEL A PREVOIR :

Chaussures de randonnée ou bonne chaussures (qui tiennent bien aux pieds type chaussures de trail), bouteille d'eau (environ 1,5 litre par personne), un petit sac à dos avec un coupe vent imperméable et une veste chaude type veste polaire, lunettes de soleil et crème solaire.

Dans le massif des Aravis, à 40 minutes de Annecy , à 53 minutes de Genève, 59 minutes d'Albertville, 1h09 de Chambéry, 1h50 de Grenoble et 2h de Lyon.

A partir de 65 € / pers*

*Tarif groupe pour la première partie à partir de 6 personnes (du même groupe) ou 69 €/pers.

*L'intégrale est à partir de 89€/pers (tarif groupe à partir de 6 personnes) ou 95€/pers.

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* L'engagement du moniteur est valable à partir de 4 personnes. Individuels ou groupes de moins de 4 personnes, contactez nous.

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The via ferrata La Tour de la Jalouvre is set in magnificent surroundings in the Aravis mountain range.

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Via ferrata la Tour du Jallouvre (Aravis)

Activité(s) : Via ferrata

Durée : 1 jour

France, Alpes du Nord

Niveau : très difficile (TD-)

à partir de 70 € / p. de 4 à 6 personnes

Description

Ouverte de fin mai à fin octobre (selon les conditions d'enneigement), la via ferrata de « La Tour du Jallouvre » est une via ferrata typée montagne, au cœur du massif des Aravis en Haute-Savoie. Située au-dessus du Grand-Bornand et du Chinaillon , elle vous offre un parcours riche de sensations, avec une montée progressive en difficulté.

Vous vous échauffez doucement via quelques zigzags, une traversée sous un surplomb et un court dévers, puis le franchissement d'une passerelle et une section verticale vous procurent les frissons qui rendent cette journée unique ! Et ça n'est pas fini : la partie terminale devient petit à petit de l’ alpinisme le long d'une arête, et la descente en traversée (câblée) et dans un grand couloir également.

Au cours de cette journée, vous aurez aussi la possibilité de rencontrer la faune sauvage du massif des Aravis  : bouquetins , marmottes et le gypaète barbu , espèce protégée qui vient planer au dessus de nous.

Pour se faire plaisir, cette via ferrata se parcourt de préférence à la journée. Son niveau de difficulté est TD- (Très Difficile -). Il y a environ 30 minutes de marche d'approche et autant pour la descente une fois les difficultés rocheuses terminées.

Le prix dépend du nombre de participants.

Pour une question d'organisation, seuls les groupes déjà constitués et d'au moins 4 personnes sont acceptés.

Retrouvez le topo de la via ferrata de la Tour du Jallouvre sur ViaFerrata-FR.net.

Si cette via ferrata vous donne envie d'en parcourir d'autres, je vous conseille également dans le massif des Aravis la via ferrata de la Roche à l'Agathe à Thônes ou la via ferrata Yves Pollet-Villard au col des Aravis , ou alors, un peu plus loin, la via ferrata Revaclier au Mont Salève .

• Rendez-vous à Saint-Jean-de-Sixt (environ 35 minutes de route depuis Annecy et 50 minutes depuis Genève ), devant le superbe Steff's Coffee, qui sera également notre lieu de séparation. Nous prendrons le temps de nous rencontrer et de préparer l'aventure verticale qui vous attend.
• Puis direction le point de départ de la via ferrata au col de la Colombière pour une belle journée d'aventure (environ 15 minutes de voiture).
• Marche d'approche de 30 minutes pour rejoindre le départ de la via.
• Environ 4 heures pour parcourir la via ferrata .
• Marche retour de 30 minutes pour retrouver le parking.
• Retour en fin d'après-midi des images plein la tête !

Le prix comprend

• L'encadrement par le guide de haute montagne.
• Le matériel nécessaire à la pratique de l'activité : casque, baudrier, longes de via ferrata avec absorbeur d'énergie.

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Moscow metro private tours.

• 2-hour tour $87:  10 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with hotel pick-up and drop-off
• 3-hour tour $137:  20 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with Russian lunch in beautifully-decorated Metro Diner + hotel pick-up and drop off. 
• Metro pass is included in the price of both tours.

Highlight of Metro Tour

• Visit 10 must-see stations of Moscow metro on 2-hr tour and 20 Metro stations on 3-hr tour, including grand Komsomolskaya station with its distinctive Baroque décor, aristocratic Mayakovskaya station with Soviet mosaics, legendary Revolution Square station with 72 bronze sculptures and more!
• Explore Museum of Moscow Metro and learn a ton of technical and historical facts;
• Listen to the secrets about the Metro-2, a secret line supposedly used by the government and KGB;
• Experience a selection of most striking features of Moscow Metro hidden from most tourists and even locals;
• Discover the underground treasure of Russian Soviet past – from mosaics to bronzes, paintings, marble arches, stained glass and even paleontological elements;
• Learn fun stories and myths about Coffee Ring, Zodiac signs of Moscow Metro and more;
• Admire Soviet-era architecture of pre- and post- World War II perious;
• Enjoy panoramic views of Sparrow Hills from Luzhniki Metro Bridge – MetroMost, the only station of Moscow Metro located over water and the highest station above ground level;
• If lucky, catch a unique «Aquarelle Train» – a wheeled picture gallery, brightly painted with images of peony, chrysanthemums, daisies, sunflowers and each car unit is unique;
• Become an expert at navigating the legendary Moscow Metro system;
• Have fun time with a very friendly local;
• + Atmospheric Metro lunch in Moscow’s the only Metro Diner (included in a 3-hr tour)

Hotel Pick-up

Metro stations:.

Komsomolskaya

Novoslobodskaya

Prospekt Mira

Belorusskaya

Mayakovskaya

Novokuznetskaya

Revolution Square

Sparrow Hills

+ for 3-hour tour

Victory Park

Slavic Boulevard

Vystavochnaya

Dostoevskaya

Elektrozavodskaya

Partizanskaya

Museum of Moscow Metro

• Drop-off  at your hotel, Novodevichy Convent, Sparrow Hills or any place you wish
• + Russian lunch  in Metro Diner with artistic metro-style interior for 3-hour tour

Fun facts from our Moscow Metro Tours:

From the very first days of its existence, the Moscow Metro was the object of civil defense, used as a bomb shelter, and designed as a defense for a possible attack on the Soviet Union.

At a depth of 50 to 120 meters lies the second, the coded system of Metro-2 of Moscow subway, which is equipped with everything you need, from food storage to the nuclear button.

According to some sources, the total length of Metro-2 reaches over 150 kilometers.

The Museum was opened on Sportivnaya metro station on November 6, 1967. It features the most interesting models of trains and stations.

Coffee Ring

The first scheme of Moscow Metro looked like a bunch of separate lines. Listen to a myth about Joseph Stalin and the main brown line of Moscow Metro.

Zodiac Metro

According to some astrologers, each of the 12 stops of the Moscow Ring Line corresponds to a particular sign of the zodiac and divides the city into astrological sector.

Astrologers believe that being in a particular zadiac sector of Moscow for a long time, you attract certain energy and events into your life.

Paleontological finds 

Red marble walls of some of the Metro stations hide in themselves petrified inhabitants of ancient seas. Try and find some!

• Every day each car in  Moscow metro passes  more than 600 km, which is the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
• Moscow subway system is the  5th in the intensity  of use (after the subways of Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai).
• The interval in the movement of trains in rush hour is  90 seconds .

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow tour.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility during the walking tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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Claudia Looi

Touring the Top 10 Moscow Metro Stations

By Claudia Looi 2 Comments

Komsomolskaya metro station looks like a museum. It has vaulted ceilings and baroque decor.

Hidden underground, in the heart of Moscow, are historical and architectural treasures of Russia. These are Soviet-era creations – the metro stations of Moscow.

Our guide Maria introduced these elaborate metro stations as “the palaces for the people.” Built between 1937 and 1955, each station holds its own history and stories. Stalin had the idea of building beautiful underground spaces that the masses could enjoy. They would look like museums, art centers, concert halls, palaces and churches. Each would have a different theme. None would be alike.

The two-hour private tour was with a former Intourist tour guide named Maria. Maria lived in Moscow all her life and through the communist era of 60s to 90s. She has been a tour guide for more than 30 years. Being in her 60s, she moved rather quickly for her age. We traveled and crammed with Maria and other Muscovites on the metro to visit 10 different metro stations.

Arrow showing the direction of metro line 1 and 2

Moscow subways are very clean

To Maria, every street, metro and building told a story. I couldn’t keep up with her stories. I don’t remember most of what she said because I was just thrilled being in Moscow.   Added to that, she spilled out so many Russian words and names, which to one who can’t read Cyrillic, sounded so foreign and could be easily forgotten.

The metro tour was the first part of our all day tour of Moscow with Maria. Here are the stations we visited:

1. Komsomolskaya Metro Station  is the most beautiful of them all. Painted yellow and decorated with chandeliers, gold leaves and semi precious stones, the station looks like a stately museum. And possibly decorated like a palace. I saw Komsomolskaya first, before the rest of the stations upon arrival in Moscow by train from St. Petersburg.

2. Revolution Square Metro Station (Ploshchad Revolyutsii) has marble arches and 72 bronze sculptures designed by Alexey Dushkin. The marble arches are flanked by the bronze sculptures. If you look closely you will see passersby touching the bronze dog's nose. Legend has it that good luck comes to those who touch the dog's nose.

Touch the dog's nose for good luck. At the Revolution Square station

Revolution Square Metro Station

3. Arbatskaya Metro Station served as a shelter during the Soviet-era. It is one of the largest and the deepest metro stations in Moscow.

Arbatskaya Metro Station

4. Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station was built in 1935 and named after the Russian State Library. It is located near the library and has a big mosaic portrait of Lenin and yellow ceramic tiles on the track walls.

Lenin's portrait at the Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station

5. Kievskaya Metro Station was one of the first to be completed in Moscow. Named after the capital city of Ukraine by Kiev-born, Nikita Khruschev, Stalin's successor.

Kievskaya Metro Station

6. Novoslobodskaya Metro Station  was built in 1952. It has 32 stained glass murals with brass borders.

Novoslobodskaya metro station

7. Kurskaya Metro Station was one of the first few to be built in Moscow in 1938. It has ceiling panels and artwork showing Soviet leadership, Soviet lifestyle and political power. It has a dome with patriotic slogans decorated with red stars representing the Soviet's World War II Hall of Fame. Kurskaya Metro Station is a must-visit station in Moscow.

Ceiling panel and artworks at Kurskaya Metro Station

8. Mayakovskaya Metro Station built in 1938. It was named after Russian poet Vladmir Mayakovsky. This is one of the most beautiful metro stations in the world with 34 mosaics painted by Alexander Deyneka.

Mayakovskaya station

One of the over 30 ceiling mosaics in Mayakovskaya metro station

9. Belorusskaya Metro Station is named after the people of Belarus. In the picture below, there are statues of 3 members of the Partisan Resistance in Belarus during World War II. The statues were sculpted by Sergei Orlov, S. Rabinovich and I. Slonim.

10. Teatralnaya Metro Station (Theatre Metro Station) is located near the Bolshoi Theatre.

Teatralnaya Metro Station decorated with porcelain figures .

Taking the metro's escalator at the end of the tour with Maria the tour guide.

Have you visited the Moscow Metro? Leave your comment below.

January 15, 2017 at 8:17 am

An excellent read! Thanks for much for sharing the Russian metro system with us. We're heading to Moscow in April and exploring the metro stations were on our list and after reading your post, I'm even more excited to go visit them. Thanks again 🙂

December 6, 2017 at 10:45 pm

Hi, do you remember which tour company you contacted for this tour?

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Moscow Metro

The Moscow Metro Tour is included in most guided tours’ itineraries. Opened in 1935, under Stalin’s regime, the metro was not only meant to solve transport problems, but also was hailed as “a people’s palace”. Every station you will see during your Moscow metro tour looks like a palace room. There are bright paintings, mosaics, stained glass, bronze statues… Our Moscow metro tour includes the most impressive stations best architects and designers worked at - Ploshchad Revolutsii, Mayakovskaya, Komsomolskaya, Kievskaya, Novoslobodskaya and some others.

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The guide will not only help you navigate the metro, but will also provide you with fascinating background tales for the images you see and a history of each station.

And there some stories to be told during the Moscow metro tour! The deepest station - Park Pobedy - is 84 metres under the ground with the world longest escalator of 140 meters. Parts of the so-called Metro-2, a secret strategic system of underground tunnels, was used for its construction.

During the Second World War the metro itself became a strategic asset: it was turned into the city's biggest bomb-shelter and one of the stations even became a library. 217 children were born here in 1941-1942! The metro is the most effective means of transport in the capital.

There are almost 200 stations 196 at the moment and trains run every 90 seconds! The guide of your Moscow metro tour can explain to you how to buy tickets and find your way if you plan to get around by yourself.

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Tour Information

Key Details

• Mobile Voucher Accepted
• Free Cancellation
• Duration: 3 Hrs
• Language: English
• Departure Time : 10:00 AM
• Departure Details : Karl Marks Monument on Revolution Square, metro stop: Square of Revolution
• Return Details : Metro Smolenskaya
• If you cancel at least 4 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
• If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
• Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Go beneath the streets on this tour of the spectacular, mind-bending Moscow Metro! Be awed by architecture and spot the Propaganda , then hear soviet stories from a local in the know. Finish it all up above ground, looking up to Stalins skyscrapers, and get the inside scoop on whats gone on behind those walls.

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We begin our Moscow tour beneath the city, exploring the underground palace of the Moscow Metro. From the Square of Revolution station, famous for its huge statues of soviet people (an armed soldier, a farmer with a rooster, a warrior, and more), we’ll move onto some of the most significant stations, where impressive mosaics, columns, and chandeliers will boggle your eyes! Moreover, these stations reveal a big part of soviet reality — the walls depict plenty of Propaganda , with party leaders looking down from images on the walls. Your local guide will share personal stories of his/her family from USSR times, giving you insight into Russia’s complicated past and present. Then we’re coming back up to street level, where we’ll take a break and refuel with some Russian fast food: traditional pancakes, called bliny. And then, stomachs satiated, we are ready to move forward! We’ll take the eco-friendly electric trolleybus, with a route along the Moscow Garden Ring. Used mainly by Russian babushkas(grannies) during the day, the trolleybus hits peak hours in the mornings and evenings, when many locals use it going to and from their days. Our first stop will be the Aviator’s House, one of Stalin’s Seven Sisters, followed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs — and you’ll hear the legends of what has gone on inside the walls. Throughout your Moscow tour, you’ll learn curious facts from soviet history while seeing how Russia exists now, 25 years after the USSR.

Local English-speaking guide

Pancake snack and drink

Additional food and drinks

Tickets for public transport

Souvenirs and items of a personal nature

Tips and gratuities for the guide

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Dress standard: Please wear comfortable shoes for walking. For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people

Traveler Reviews

This tour exceeded our expectations. Nikolai (Nick), our tour guide, was very knowledgeable, thorough, and has a great personality. He didn't take shortcuts and really covered everything that was on the agenda in great detail. We saw beautiful metro stations and learned the history behind them, including many of the murals and designs.

We did the tour with Anna her knowledge and understanding of the History surrounding the metro brought the tour alive. Well done Anna!

This tour was amazing!

Anna was a great tour guide. She gave us heaps of interesting information, was very friendly, and very kindly showed us how to get to our next tour.

Amazing beauty and history.

An excellent tour helped by an absolutely amazing guide. Anna gave a great insight into the history of the metro helped by additional material she had prepared.

great tour and guide - thanks again

great will do it again, Miriam ke was very good as a guide she has lived here all here life so knew every interesting detail.a good day