| Designer: | Photo: P. Nourry |
| Country: | France |
| Decade: | 1960 |
| Year: | 1964 |
| Dimensions: | 99.0 x 62.0 cm | 38.976377952600004 x 24.4094488188 inches |
| Condition: | Very good | | B + |
| Linen backed | |
| Publisher: | SNCF |
| Printed by: | Hélio-Cachan |
| Category: |
Ski / Sports Travel |
This original vintage 1964 SNCF poster photograph by P. Nourry most likely depicts the Mont Blanc massif area, specifically around Chamonix or nearby resorts such as Le Fayet or Saint-Gervais. The snow-covered peak in the background closely resembles Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in Western Europe, and the rack railway train winding up the slope suggests the Mont Blanc Tramway, a well-known route connecting Le Fayet to Nid d’Aigle.
The scene captures a lively alpine ski station where visitors arrive directly by train, reflecting SNCF’s promotion of easy access to major winter sports destinations. In the foreground, two skiers in stylish mid-century attire pause in conversation, while behind them groups of visitors gather near the station as a mountain train climbs through the snowy landscape. The dramatic alpine setting reinforces the appeal of the French Alps as a premier winter destination.
Mounted on linen and in very good condition.