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Summer lifts in Chamonix

Discover the Chamonix summer lifts and areas

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Find out who can use the lifts in Chamonix and if there are any restrictions.

In summer in Chamonix, just about anyone - from dogs to babies to mountain bikers - can use the lifts to get into the mountains. But there are some restrictions due to age, altitude or steps.

Bad weather can affect the lifts. Before heading out for the day, it’s a good idea to check the live lift status.

Access at Aiguille du Midi lift
Elderly access Yes, up to mid-station unless not recommended by a doctor
Babies Yes, babies over 24 months up to mid-station, unless not recommended by a doctor
Summit not permitted to children under three
Wheelchairs Yes
Disabled toilets Yes, at base station and summit - not mid-station
Dogs No
Parapentes Yes, but not during July and August
Mountain bikes No
Car parking Yes, paid at Grepon
Reservations Recommended during peak season

 

Access at Montenvers and Mer de Glace
Elderly access Yes, although there are around 500 steps to reach the ice caves
Babies Yes, over the age of 12 months
Wheelchairs Yes, please contact ahead of visit for groups of four or more chairs
No access to the ice caves
Disabled toilets No
Dogs Yes, must be kept on a lead
Parapentes No
Mountain bikes No
Car parking Yes, opposite at Planards
Reservations No, unless travelling in a group

 

Access at Tramway du Mont Blanc
Elderly access Yes, but difficult at Nid d'Aigle
Babies Yes, over the age of 12 months at Col de Voza and over 24 months at Nid d'Aigle
Wheelchairs Yes, up to the Col de Voza, two wheelchairs per train
Disabled toilets Yes, at the Col de Voza
Dogs Yes, must be kept on a lead
Parapentes No
Mountain bikes First and last train of the day in summer only, limited numbers
Car parking Yes
Reservations No

 

Access at Grands Montets (CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE | SUMMER 2024)
Elderly access Up to top station, unless not recommended by a doctor
Babies Over the age of 18 months to mid-station, not advised for children under three years to go to the top
Wheelchairs To mid-station only, if accompanied
Disabled toilets At mid-station
Dogs Must be kept on a lead
Parapentes Yes
Mountain bikes Yes
Car parking Yes
Reservations Top cable car in winter only

 

Access at Brévent and Flégère
Elderly access Yes
Babies Planpraz and Flégère from 12 months
Brévent and Index from 24 months
Wheelchairs All cable cars and gondolas, but not the Index chairlift
Disabled toilets Planpraz and Flégère but not at the summit of Brévent
Dogs Yes, but not allowed in the nature reserve
Parapentes Yes
Mountain bikes Yes
Car parking Brévent is paid and Flégère is free
Reservations No

 

Access at Le Tour and Vallorcine
Elderly access Yes
Babies From 12 months
Wheelchairs Yes
Disabled toilets At Charamillon
Dogs Yes, must be kept on a lead
Parapentes No, but speed-riding possible in winter
Mountain bikes Yes
Car parking Yes
Reservations No

 

Access at Les Houches
Elderly access Yes, unless not recommended by a doctor
Babies Yes, from six months
Wheelchairs At Prarion, but not at Bellevue
Disabled toilets At the bottom of Prarion
Dogs Yes, must be kept on a lead
Parapentes No, but speed-riding possible in winter
Mountain bikes Yes
Car parking Yes
Reservations No
About Chamonix Summer Lift Pass Prices

Season dates in Chamonix

Most lifts start opening for the summer in early June. To find out exactly when each lift opens, check out Chamonix's season dates.

About Chamonix Summer Lift Pass Prices

Summer lift passes in Chamonix

A return day trip on most of the lifts in Chamonix is around €20 to €25. The Aiguille du Midi cable car, which takes you up to nearly 4,000m is a little more.

More inspiration...

Want some suggestions on where to go hiking in Chamonix? Check out our hiking and walking maps.

For more inspiration on what to do in Chamonix in summer, read our guides on:

If you're thinking of coming for the winter, take a look at our winter ski pass prices.