If you're looking for winter prices see Ski Pass Prices; or winter Ski Lift Guide for information about the ski lifts. For details about the Summer Lift System, read on...
In Summer, the Summer Lift Pass Prices and the Summer Lift Pass Options are slightly different, with some lifts open to pedestrians or mountain bikers only and others open to both pedestrians and mountain bikers - it is worth checking the which lifts you can use before setting off. Paragliders also have access to a number of lifts throughout the summer.
Open in both the winter and summer season you can use the lift system to access all the different areas of the Chamonix Valley, giving you the opportunity to enjoy all the Winter and Summer activities the mountains have to offer.
Lifts will stop running in the case of high winds of bad weather but you can check on this before you head out by looking at the live lift status.
If you're looking for winter lift access head over to our Ski Lift System Guide, Ski Pass Prices & Ski Pass Options.
| Aiguille du Midi | Montenvers / Mer de Glace | Tramway du Mont Blanc | Grands Montets | Brevent & Flegere | Le Tour & Vallorcine | Les Houches | |
| Elderly Access |
Yes, up to mid-station unless not recommended by doctor | Yes, although access to the ice cave has hundreds of steps | Yes, but difficult access at Nid d'Aigle | Yes, up to top-station unless not recommended by doctor | Yes | Yes | Yes, unless not recommended by doctor |
| Babies | Yes, up to mid-station from 24 months, unless not recommended by doctor. Summit not permitted to children under 3 years. |
Yes, from 12 months | Yes, from 12 months at Col de Voza & from 24 months at Nid d'Aigle | Yes from 18 months old to mid station, not advised for children under 3 to go to the top | Yes, Planpraz & Flegere from 12 months, Brevent & Index from 24 months |
Yes, from 12 months | Yes, from 6 months old |
| Wheelchair Access | Yes | Yes, please advise ahead of visit for groups for more than four chairs. No access to ice cave | Yes, up to the Col de Voza 2 wheelchairs per train | Yes if accompanied to mid station only | Yes - to all cable cars and gondolas, not possible on Index chairlift | Yes | Yes at Prarion, No at Bellevue |
| Disabled Toilets |
Yes, at base-station and at the summit. Not available at Plan Praz | No | Yes at the Col de Voza | Yes at mid station | Yes at Plan Praz and Flegere but not at summit of Brevent | Yes, at Charamillon | Yes at the bottom of Prarion |
| Dogs | No | Yes, must be kept on lead | Yes, must be kept on lead | Yes, must be kept on lead | Yes, but prohibited in the nature reserve | Yes, must be kept on lead | Yes, must be kept on lead |
| Parapentes | Yes, but not during July/August | No | No | Yes | Yes | No (but Speed-riding possible in winter) | No (but Speed-riding possible in winter) |
| Mountain Bikes |
No | No | First & last train of the day in summer only, numbers limited | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Car Parking |
Yes (paid at Grepon) |
Yes (other side of road at Planards) | Yes | Yes | Yes (Brevent - paid, Flegere free) | Yes | Yes |
| Lockers | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Reservations Required | Recommended during peak season | No, except groups | No | Top cable car in winter only | No | No | No |
Highlights
More inspiration...
Find your way around with our maps for summer hiking & walking or the mountain biking and read more about even more Summer Activities in Chamonix.
If you're looking for winter lift access head over to our Ski Lift System Guide, Ski Pass Prices & Ski Pass Options.
