Residents of Val-de-Marne, as well as curious visitors, are likely to flock to witness the inauguration of the Cable C1, the first urban cable car in Île-de-France. Scheduled for December 13, 2025, the launch of this new transportation option promises to be a festive occasion. In fact, Île-de-France Mobilités (IDFM), the organization behind the creation of the first cable car in the region, has announced a series of free events across the five stations served by the Cable C1.
Inauguration of the first cable car in Île-de-France: detailed program of free activities
The very first urban cable car in the Paris region will take flight in Val-de-Marne this Saturday, December 13, 2025. To mark the inauguration of the C1 cable car, Île-de-France Mobilités is announcing a series of free activities, which you can enjoy as soon as the cable car goes into service at 11 a.m. Read on to find out more about this festive inauguration day and the detailed program of events at each station. [Read more]
On December 13, 2025, the Cable C1 will finally start operating in Val-de-Marne, carrying its first passengers. Commuters will be able to reach Villeneuve-Saint-Georges from Créteil in just 18 minutes, or the other way around. Additionally, headways of less than 30 seconds between cable cars are expected, each offering up to 10 seats for passengers.
However, several questions remain, particularly regarding how passenger boarding and disembarking will be organized on this innovative mode of transportation. Unlike the subway, riding the urban cable car involves more specific rules. "Passenger boarding and disembarking will be carefully coordinated to ensure smooth flow and optimal comfort for all," explains Île-de-France Mobilités on its website. To achieve this, priority passengers will be the first to board, making them the last to leave the cabin.
"When the doors open automatically, the cabins will move at a very slow pace of about 9 cm per second, ensuring passengers can safely board or exit," explains IDFM. If necessary, the cabins on the cable car system can be slowed down even further or brought to a complete stop.
To ensure the safety of passengers, Transdev staff will be stationed at each Câble C1 station. They will manage passenger flow, assist with boarding and alighting when necessary, and oversee the slowing down or stopping of cabins, "as needed or upon passenger request," according to IDFM.
Expect crowded conditions. According to IDFM, around 11,000 passengers are anticipated to use the service daily once it launches. Therefore, traffic management on the platforms will be crucial. That's why Île-de-France Mobilités plans to set up a designated area for priority passengers on each platform. Additionally, at the Pointe du Lac and Villa Nova stations — the termini of Cable C1 — arriving and departing platforms will be "separate." For other Cable C1 stations, Limeil-Brévannes, Valenton, and La Végétale, the arriving and departing platforms will be "shared according to direction," explains IDFM.
Cable C1: Ride the First Urban Cable Car in Île-de-France Starting December 13
The Câble C1, Île-de-France’s very first urban cable car, is set to begin operation in Val-de-Marne on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Connecting five stations, it will glide over the municipalities of Créteil, Limeil-Brévannes, Valenton, and Villeneuve-Saint-Georges. Here’s everything you need to know about this highly anticipated new transit link in Île-de-France. [Read more]
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Inauguration of the first cable car in Île-de-France: detailed program of free activities
