Season Dates in Chamonix
Discover the latest Chamonix lift opening and closing dates
The extensive Chamonix lift network is open winter and summer, giving you easy access to incredible scenery and epic terrain eight months of the year.
| Season | Opening | Closing |
| Winter 2024 to 2025 | 21 December 2024 | 4 May 2025 |
| Summer 2025 | 7 June | 14 September |
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 whole resort is set to open on 21 December 2024. Last lifts close for the season on 4 May 2025 (normally at Grands Montets).
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 for someone, 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 | 21 November 2024 | 4 May 2025 |
| Domaine de Balme (Le Tour and Vallorcine) | 14 December 2024 | 13 April 2025 |
| Brévent | 14 December 2024 | 20 April 2025 |
| Flégère | 7 December 2024 | 20 April 2025 |
| Les Houches | 14 December 2024 | 6 April 2025 |
When you can ski the Vallée Blanche and other high mountain routes
| Ski area | Opening | Closing |
| Vallée Blanche and other routes | 21 December 2024 | Check website for any closures |
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
| Ski area | Opening | Closing |
| Le Savoy | 28 December 2024 | 13 April 2025 |
| Planards | 21 December 2024 | 13 April 2025 |
| La Vormaine | 14 December 2024 | 20 April 2025 |
*As these areas are at low altitude the opening and closing dates are subject to snow conditions.
Download the timetable for the Chamonix lifts, the Tramway du Mont Blanc, the Montenvers train and the Mer de Glace télécabine.
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 | 2 November |
| Panoramic Mont Blanc | 24 May | 28 September |
| Tramway du Mont Blanc | 14 June | 28 September |
| Montenvers Train and Mer de Glace / Ice Cave | 24 May* | 2 November |
| Grands Montets | Closed | Closed |
| Balme / Le Tour | 14 June | 14 September |
| Vallorcine | 28 June | 31 August |
| Brévent | 14 June | 14 September |
| Flégère | 7 June** | 2 November |
| Bellevue (Les Houches) | 7 June | 14 September |
| Prarion (Les Houches) | 21 June (Open weekend 14 and 15 June) | 7 September |
| Glacier des Bossons | 20 June | 14 September |
*Closed from 29 September until 17 October 2025 for maintenance.
**Closed from 22 September until 17 October 2025.
It's worth remembering that 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.
Follow the link for the summer timetable for the Chamonix lifts, Montenvers Mer de Glace train and the Tramway du Mont Blanc train.
Read more about the many summer activities you can do in Chamonix.
