Many of Chamonix's cable cars, gondolas and chair lifts open in summer to give hikers, mountaineers and sightseers access to the middle and high mountains. Below you'll find the dates they are open this summer, which are subject to change, maintenance and also the weather! Check the live lift status on this page for up to the minute information.
2020 |
Attractions | Opens | Closes |
Aiguille du Midi | Weekend: 30th May - 1st June Weekend: 6th & 7th June Daily: 13th June | 1st November |
Step into the Void | 13th June | 1st November |
Panoramic Mont Blanc | TBC | TBC |
Montenvers Mer de Glace | 4th July | 18th December |
Ice Caves | 4th July | 27th September* |
Tramway du Mont Blanc | 13th June | 20th September |
Lifts | Opens | Closes |
Brévent | Weekend: 6th & 7th June Daily: 13th June onwards | 20th September |
Flégère cable car | Weekends in June Daily: 4th July | 13th September |
17th October | 1st November |
Le Tour - Balme | Weekend: 13th & 14th June Weekend: 20th & 21st June Weekend: 27th & 28th June Daily: 4th July | 13th September |
Vallorcine - Balme | Weekend: 27th & 28th June Daily: 4th July | 30th August |
Grands Montets** | 4th July | 6th September |
Les Bosson Chair Lift | 13th June | 13th September |
Les Houches - Prarion | Weekends in June Daily: 4th July | 13th September |
Les Houches - Bellevue | 27th June | 20th September |
* Ice caves reopen for the Toussaint holidays (October half term) only
** Top cable car at Grands Montets closed for repairs