The extensive lift network in Chamonix is open both in summer and winter.
When can you ski in Chamonix?
Weather/snow conditions permitting, you can usually ski in Chamonix from December-April using the lift-system. Naturally, the season can be extended, typically with weekend openings in November or by ski-touring/hiking yourself up!
When are the lifts open in Chamonix?
During the winter months the lift-system is predominantly open for ski piste access and typically all the lifts will be open. During the summer months the lift-system is more restricted and gives mountain access to hikers, bikers and selfie-takers!
Winter Ski Season Dates in Chamonix
Season start and end dates may vary slightly as they are dependent on snow conditions. There may be a reduced ski area in operation if snow cover is insufficient or due to early/late season ramp up/down
| Ski Season Dates in Chamonix 2022/22 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lift | Opening | Closing |
| Grands Montets | early December 2021 | early May 2022 Timetable |
| Le Tour & Vallorcine | mid December 2021 | mid April 2022 Timetable |
| Brévent | mid December 2021 | mid April 2022 Timetable |
| Flégère | mid December 2021 | mid April 2022 Timetable |
| Les Houches | early December 2021 | mid April 2022 Timetable |
| Beginner Ski Area Dates in Chamonix | ||
| Lift | Opening | Closing |
| Les Planards | Luge: TBA Ski area: mid December 2021 |
late March 2022 Timetable |
| Le Savoy | mid December 2021 | mid April 2022 |
| La Vormaine | mid December 2021 | mid April 2022 |
| Les Chosalets | mid December 2021 | mid March 2022 |
| Le Tourchet | mid December 2021 | end March 2022 |
| La Poya | mid December 2021 | end March 2022 |
| Sights & Attractions Winter Dates in Chamonix | ||
| Lift | Opening | Closing |
| Aiguille du Midi | mid December 2021 | end May 2022 Timetable |
| Step into the Void | mid December 2021 | end May 2022 Timetable |
| Montenvers Train & Mer de Glace / Ice Cave |
Start December 2021 Télécabine & ice cave closed until 18th Dec. 2021 |
end April 2022 Timetable |
| Tramway du Mont Blanc |
mid December 2021 | early April 2022 Timetable |
| Panoramic Mont-Blanc |
late May 2022 | late May 2022 |
| Les Bossons | Closed in winter | Closed in winter |
Find this year's Ski Lift Pass Prices. For the very latest info, keep an eye on Live Lift Status and Maps to find the location of all the pistes. You can also read more about the Ski Lift System in Chamonix and find out more about the variety of winter activities you can do on your visit.
Summer Season Dates in Chamonix
| Sights & Attractions Summer Dates in Chamonix 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lift | Opening | Closing |
| Aiguille du Midi / Step into the Void |
Weekends from late May 2021 then every day from mid June 2021 |
Annual maintenance All November -> early December 2021 Timetable |
| Panoramic Mont Blanc |
mid July 2021 | TBC Timetable |
| Tramway du Mont Blanc |
mid June 2021 | mid September 2021 Timetable |
| Montenvers Train & Mer de Glace / Ice Cave |
Weekends from late May 2021 then every day from early July 2021 |
Annual maintenance early-mid October 2021 Timetable |
| Chatelard Funicular | early June 2021 | late October 2021 Timetable |
| Lift Dates in Chamonix Summer 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lift | Opening | Closing |
| Grands Montets | early July 2021 | early September 2021 Timetable |
| Le Tour | Weekends from mid June then every day from early July |
end September 2021 Timetable |
| Vallorcine | end June 2021 then every day from 4th July |
end August 2021 Timetable |
| Brévent | early June 2021 then every day from mid June |
mid September 2021 Timetable |
| Flégère | Weekends from mid June then every day from 4th July |
mid September 2021 Flégère also open 17th October - 1st November 2021 Timetable |
| Les Houches - Bellevue Les Houches - Prarion |
late June 2021 mid June 2021 |
mid September 2021 mid September 2021 Timetable |
| Glacier des Bossons | mid June 2021 | mid September 2021 Timetable |
All lift dates and times are subject to change due to adverse weather and events. Keep an eye on the live lift status and visit our maps page to find the location of all the lifts. For more information, find this year's summer lift pass prices and read more about the summer lift system in Chamonix. There are lots of summer activities you can do on your visit as well!
