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. 
 
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2025/26
Attractions Opens Closes
Aiguille du Midi & Step into the Void    
Panoramic Mont Blanc Close in winter  
Montenvers Mer de Glace    
Tramway du Mont Blanc    
Ski Areas    
Brévent    
Flégère    
Le Tour - Balme    
Vallorcine - Balme    
Grands Montets    
Les Houches - Bellevue & Prarion    
 
*Partial opening depending on snow conditions.
**Partial opening depending on snow conditions. Weekends only from November 18 to December 2.
***Partial opening depending on snow conditions. Weekends only Dec 9 - Dec 16.

Summer and Autumn 2025

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.
 
2025
Attractions Opening Closing
Aiguille du Midi 1st May 2nd November
Step into the Void 1st May 2nd November
Panoramic Mont Blanc TBC 28th September
Montenvers Mer de Glace
24th May 2nd November
   
The Ice cave    
Tramway du Mont Blanc 14th June 14th September
Lifts Opening Closing
Brévent
14th June 14th September
Flégère
7th June 2nd November
   
Le Tour - Balme 14th June 14th September
Vallorcine - Balme 14th June 14th September
Grands Montets CLOSED for summer CLOSED for summer
Les Bosson Chair Lift 14th June 14th September
Les Houches - Prarion    
Les Houches - Bellevue 7th June 14th September

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!