Use lifts to change city level
The network is most useful when it replaces a steep climb. Look for the street or district served at the other end, not simply the nearest lift symbol.
Getting around Monaco
Public Lifts and Escalators in Monaco
Monaco is compact, but it is built on steep, overlapping levels. Its public lifts, escalators and travelators turn many demanding climbs into practical walking connections between neighbourhoods.
80public lifts listed in an official Visit Monaco mobility guide
37escalators supporting pedestrian movement between levels
8travelators included in the same official network overview
The essential idea
A pedestrian network hidden inside the city
Monaco’s mechanised links are not a single attraction or one continuous route. They form a distributed network through public buildings, car parks, station access points and hillside passages.
Allow for operational changes
Access can change because of maintenance, construction or building opening arrangements. Keep a bus or street-level alternative in mind for time-critical journeys.
Expect a mixed walking route
A lift-assisted journey may still include pavements, ramps, crossings and short slopes. Comfortable shoes remain useful even when the steepest section is mechanised.
Carry the official map
The Monaco Malin map marks lifts, escalators, stairs, pedestrian streets and transport connections by district, making it the best starting point for route planning.
Where the network helps
Read Monaco as a series of connected levels
These are planning patterns, not fixed turn-by-turn routes. Use the official map and signs on the day to confirm the exact connection.
Monaco-Monte-Carlo station
The underground station has exits at different elevations. Choose the exit for your destination first; changing level inside or around the station can prevent an unnecessary climb outside.
La Condamine and Port Hercule
Mechanised links help connect the harbour level with streets above La Condamine and the approaches towards Monte-Carlo. Check which upper street a lift serves before entering.
Monte-Carlo and the eastern districts
Lifts and escalators help negotiate the height difference between the seafront, Larvotto, Place des Moulins and central Monte-Carlo, but the most direct connection depends on your precise start and finish.
Fontvieille and Monaco-Ville
Public lifts and hillside connections can reduce the climb between Fontvieille, the western side of the Rock and nearby upper streets. The final approach may still involve slopes or steps.
Route planning
Four checks before you set off
Confirm both endpoints
Identify the lower and upper streets or landmarks served by a connection. A nearby lift may lead to a different city level than the one you need.
Check the complete path
Look beyond the lift itself for stairs, ramps, crossings and slopes before and after it, especially with luggage, a stroller or limited mobility.
Keep a transport backup
For essential or time-sensitive journeys, note the nearest CAM bus option or taxi pickup point in case a mechanised connection is unavailable.
Follow signs on the day
Local wayfinding is more useful than a saved route when works or access arrangements have changed. Recheck the official information for important trips.
Useful resources
Maps and planning tools
Monaco Malin
The official district-by-district walking map shows lifts, escalators, stairs, pedestrian streets and public transport links.
Official city map
Use the Visit Monaco city map for the wider street network, station access, visitor landmarks and mobility symbols.
Monaco Essentials
Continue with ViewMonaco’s central hub for transport, practical information, neighbourhoods and visitor planning.
Continue planning
Build a practical route through Monaco
Combine the lift network with buses, district guides and current official information to move comfortably between the Principality’s different levels.
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