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Season Dates in Chamonix
Discover the latest Chamonix lift opening & closing dates
The extensive Chamonix lift network is open winter and summer, giving you easy access to incredible scenery and epic terrain 8 months of the year.
Season | Opening | Closing |
Summer 2023 | 10 June | 17 September |
Winter 2023 to 2024 | 16 December 2023 | 5 May 2024 |
If you're coming early or late in the season, there's a chance not all the lifts will be open. Before you book your accommodation, you might want to check out the opening and closing dates for Chamonix's individual ski areas below.

Ski season dates in Chamonix
The ski season in Chamonix typically runs from mid-December to mid-April.
The best time to come depends on what you like to do on holiday, and what's happening with the weather.
Late February is probably the sweet spot for most people. The snow base is normally well-established by then, and temperatures are starting to rise.
The downside is that most of February is half-term, so the slopes tend to be busiest then.
Skiing in Chamonix in November
Can you ski in November? It all depends on the weather. It's often still too warm.
If there's been exceptional snow fall, you may be able to ski Grands Montets towards the end of the month - but only at the weekends.
If you’re prepared to put in the leg work, there’s nothing to stop you going into the mountains at any time of course. But you'll normally need to skin up on touring skis or a splitboard.
Late-season skiing in Chamonix
Snow tends to stick around longest at Grands Montets because it's high and north-facing, so you might want to base yourself up that end of the valley if you're coming for some late-season skiing.
If off-piste is your thing, then it's technically possible to access good snow right into May, thanks to the Aiguille du Midi cable car (3,842m). As always, we'd recommend you hire a guide to help you find the sweetest (and safest) spots.
When the lifts are open in Chamonix's main ski areas
Ski area | Opening | Closing |
Grands Montets | 2 December 2023 | 5 May 2024 |
Domaine de Balme (Le Tour & Vallorcine) | 16 December 2023 | 14 April 2024 |
Brévent | 16 December 2023 | 14 April 2024 |
Flégère | 16 December 2023 | 14 April 2024 |
Les Houches | 16 December 2023 | 10 April 2023 |
When you can ski the Vallée Blanche and other high mountain routes
Ski area | Opening | Closing |
Vallée Blanche and other routes | 23 December 2023 | 31 May 2024 |
It's worth remembering that strong winds, dangerous snow conditions and other adverse weather can affect when the lifts run. If you're in resort, make sure you check our live lift status page for up-to-date information on lift closures.
When the beginner areas open and close
Dates for the beginner ski areas in Chamonix haven't been announced yet.

Summer Season Dates in Chamonix
Fewer on-mountain lifts are open in summer in Chamonix, but there's still fantastic mountain access for hikers, bikers and selfie-takers!
Lift | Opening | Closing |
Aiguille du Midi / Step into the Void |
1 May | 5 November |
Panoramic Mont Blanc |
27 May | 24 September |
Tramway du Mont Blanc |
10 June | 1 October |
Montenvers Train & Mer de Glace / Ice Cave |
1 May | 2 October |
Grands Montets | 1 July | 3 September |
Le Tour | 10 June | 10 September |
Vallorcine | 10 June | 10 September |
Brévent | 10 June (Also open 21 October to 5 November) |
17 September |
Flégère | 10 June | 17 September |
Bellevue (Les Houches) |
3 June | 10 September |
Prarion (Les Houches) | 1 July (Also open on weekends 17 & 18 June, 24 & 25 June, 16 & 17 September, 23 & 24 September) |
10 September |
Glacier des Bossons | 17 June | 17 September |
It's worth remembering that strong winds, dangerous snow conditions and other adverse weather can affect when the lifts run. If you're in resort, make sure you check our live lift status page for up-to-date information on lift closures.
Download the timetable for Chamonix's summer lifts (PDF)
Read more about the many summer activities you can do in Chamonix.