Moderate
Vertical Monaco
75 min · 2 km · 5 stops
Monaco rises 163 metres from sea level to the Exotic Garden. This unique route links the port to the hilltops entirely via public elevators, escalators, and staircases — no car needed. Discover how locals really get around.
Itinerary
- 1
Port Hercule (Sea Level)
Start at the port — elevation zero. Head toward the Condamine elevator near Rue Grimaldi.
- 2
Condamine Elevator
Public lift connecting the market area to Boulevard de Belgique, saving 40 metres of climb.
- 3
Boulevard de Belgique
Mid-level residential boulevard with views down to the port. Follow signs to the next elevator bank.
- 4
Exotic Garden Elevator
Glass-walled public elevator rising to the Jardin Exotique level. One of the most dramatic lifts in Europe.
- 5
Jardin Exotique Viewpoint
The highest publicly accessible point in Monaco. On clear days you can see from Italy to the Esterel massif.
Coming to the app
The MyMonaco app is coming soon
We are wrapping up the final touches. The web guide above is a complete companion to the principality — bookmark it. The app launches on iOS and Android shortly.