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Season Dates in Chamonix

Discover the latest Chamonix lift opening & closing dates

Updated

The extensive Chamonix lift network is open both summer and winter.

Known as one of the most extreme mountain destinations in the world, as soon as the lifts open the season is on, whether it be summer or winter. The lift system here gives access to 10 different areas, more than 1,000km of slopes, and unlimited possibilities for endless fun set against the most stunning of backdrops.

Ski Season Dates in Chamonix 2022/23
Lift Area Opening Closing
Chamonix Mont-Blanc 17th December 2022 16th April 2023

Winter Ski Season Dates in Chamonix

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!

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 2022/23
Lift Area Opening Closing
Grands Montets 10th December 2022 1st May 2023
Timetable
Le Tour & Vallorcine 17th December 2022 16th April 2023
Timetable
Brévent 17th December 2022 16th April 2023
Timetable
Flégère 10th December 2022 16th April 2023
Timetable
Les Houches 17th December 2022 16th April 2022
Timetable
Beginner Ski Area Dates in Chamonix 2022/23
Lift Area Opening Closing
Les Planards Ski area: 18th December 2022
Luge: TBA
late March 2023
Timetable
Le Savoy 17th December 2022 mid April 2023
La Vormaine 17th December 2022 mid April 2023
Les Chosalets 17th December 2022 mid March 2023
Le Tourchet 17th December 2022 end March 2023
La Poya 17th December 2022 end March 2023
Sights & Attractions Winter Dates in Chamonix 2022/23
Lift Area Opening Closing
Aiguille du Midi 17th December 2022 30th April 2023
Timetable
Step into the Void 17th December 2022 30th April 2023
Timetable
Montenvers Train &
Mer de Glace / Ice Cave
3rd December 2022
Télécabine & ice cave closed until 18th December 2022
30th April 2023
Timetable
Tramway du
Mont Blanc
17th December 2022 26th March 2023
Timetable
Panoramic
Mont-Blanc
late May 2023 late September 2023
Les Bossons Closed in winter Closed in winter

Take a look at this year's Ski Lift Pass Prices, and for the very latest info keep an eye on Live Lift Status and discover Maps to find your way around the pistes. Plus you can read more about the Ski Lift System in Chamonix and the variety of winter activities you can do on your visit.

Summer Season Dates in Chamonix

a mountain biker riding through yellow flowers near a ski lift

When are the lifts open in Chamonix?
During the summer months the lift system is more restricted than in winter, but still offers fantastic mountain access to hikers, bikers and selfie-takers! 

Sights & Attractions Summer Dates in Chamonix 2023
Lift Area Opening Closing
Aiguille du Midi / 
Step into the Void
Weekends from late May 2023
then every day from mid June 2023
Annual maintenance
All November to early December 2023
Timetable
Panoramic
Mont Blanc
mid July 2023 TBC
Timetable
Tramway du
Mont Blanc
mid June 2023 mid September 2023
Timetable
Montenvers Train &
Mer de Glace / Ice Cave
Weekends from late May 2023
then every day from early July 2023
Annual maintenance
early-mid October 2023
Timetable
Chatelard Funicular early June 2023 late October 2023
Timetable
Lift Dates in Chamonix Summer 2023
Lift Area Opening Closing
Grands Montets early July 2023 early September 2023
Timetable
Le Tour Weekends from mid June
then every day from early July
end September 2023
Timetable
Vallorcine end June 2023
then every day from early July
end August 2023
Timetable
Brévent early June 2023
then every day from mid June
mid September 2023
Timetable
Flégère Weekends from mid June
then every day from early July
mid September 2023
Flégère also open mid-October - early November 2023
Timetable
Les Houches - Bellevue
Les Houches - Prarion
late June 2023
mid June 2023
mid September 2023
mid September 2023
Timetable
Glacier des Bossons mid June 2023 mid September 2023
Timetable

Please note: all dates and times are subject to change due to adverse weather conditions and events. You can keep an eye on the live lift status and visit our maps page to find your way around. 

For more information, check out this year's summer lift pass prices, read about the summer lift system in Chamonix, and the many summer activities you can fill your visit with.