Chamonix lift opening dates & times

Opening dates for winter 2025/26

The Chamonix ski season generally starts in mid-December, but if the snow arrives early and in sufficient quantity, the lifts can open for weekends before this date. All lift openings are subject to change, maintenance work or adverse weather conditions! Check the live lift status on this page for up-to-date information. 
 
 
2025/26
Attractions Opens Closes
Aiguille du Midi & Step into the Void 20/12/2025 31/05/2026
Panoramic Mont Blanc Close in winter  
Montenvers Mer de Glace 22/11/2025 30/04/2026
Tramway du Mont Blanc 13/12/2025 06/04/2026
Ski Areas    
Brévent 13/12/2025 19/04/2026
Flégère* 29/11/2025 12/04/2026
Le Tour - Balme 13/12/2025 12/04/2026
Vallorcine - Balme 13/12/2025 12/04/2026
Grands Montets** 29/11/2025 03/05/2026
Les Houches - Bellevue & Prarion* 06/12/2025 12/04/2026
 
*Partial opening depending on snow conditions.
**Grands Montets: Partial opening of the area on the weekend of November 29/30, then continuous opening from Friday December 5.
 

Summer and Autumn 2026

Many of Chamonix's cable cars, gondolas and chairlifts are open in summer, giving hikers, climbers and tourists access to the mid and high mountains. Below you'll find this summer's opening dates, which are subject to change, maintenance and weather conditions! Check the opening status live on this page for up-to-the-minute information.
 
2026
Attractions Opening Closing
Aiguille du Midi 1st May 1st November
Step into the Void 1st May 1st November
Panoramic Mont Blanc 4th July 27th September
Montenvers Mer de Glace
1st May 1st November
   
The Ice cave 1st May 1st November
Tramway du Mont Blanc 14th June 14th September
Lifts Opening Closing
Brévent
13th June 1st Novemeber
Flégère
20th June 13th September
   
Le Tour - Balme 20th June 20th September
Vallorcine - Balme 4th July 13th September
Grands Montets CLOSED for summer CLOSED for summer
Les Bosson Chair Lift 13th June 13th September
Les Houches - Prarion Pending Pending
Les Houches - Bellevue Pending Pending

Current Lift Status

Which lifts open first? Which are most likely to be closed in the event of wind or heavy snowfall?
 
This information is provided by Skiplan and is as accurate as possible. Be sure to check it on snowy days, as some lifts open later than usual due to avalanche starts. You don't want to find yourself waiting at the foot of the Flégère, while everyone else is having fun in the powder on the Brévent!