Alpine Museum
The museum is currently closed for renovations
Summer Lifts in Chamonix
Discover the Chamonix summer lifts and areas
Find out who can use the lifts in Chamonix and if there are any restrictions.
Bad weather can affect the lifts. Before heading out for the day, it’s a good idea to check the live lift status.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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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.
What to see
Sights in Chamonix
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Maison de la Memoire et du Patrimoine, Chamonix- Centre
This museum houses exhibits of Chamonix's past.
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Mer de Glace and Montenvers cog railway
No trip to Chamonix should be complete without a visit to the legendary Mer de Glace, the longest and arguably the most impressive glacier in the Chamonix valley. It is also the largest glacier in France.
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Municipal library
The main central library for Chamonix which houses the occasional exhibition and lectures.
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Espace Tairraz Crystal Museum
Discover the minerals from the Mont Blanc Valley, famous throughout the world, and learn more about the art of mountaineering.
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La Flégère, Chamonix - Le Praz
In summer the cable car at Flégère and the Index chairlift operate, taking you up to an altitude of 1,894m and then on to 2,396m at the top of the Index.
Where to lunch
Restaurants in Chamonix
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La Bergerie de Planpraz Restaurant
At an altitude of 2000m facing the Mont-Blanc massif, welcome to their restaurant, La Bergerie de Planpraz.
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Bighorn Bistro Restaurant
Bighorn Bistro in Chamonix Sud is known for its homemade American-style comfort food, from stacked burgers to freshly baked desserts. You can pair your meal with a craft beer or one of their creative cocktails. With friendly service and a laid-back atmosphere, it’s a favourite with both locals and visitors.
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Stories & Beer
Stories is a local craft beer bar and taco restaurant in Chamonix. Enjoy a slice of Mexico in France.
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La Fruitière Restaurant
This elegant restaurant is situated in La Folie Douce Hotel.
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The Dainty Pizza Restaurant
Great quality ingredients lovingly prepared.
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Pointe Isabelle Bar and Bistro Restaurant
This tastefully refurbished restaurant and bar are right in the heart of Chamonix on the popular Avenue Michel Croz, close to the train station.
What to do
Things To Do in Chamonix
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Canyoning
An exhillerating mountain water experience travelling down rivers or streams within a canyon by a variety of means including walking, scrambling, climbing, abseiling and swimming.
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Guided Snowshoeing
Off-piste snowshoe outings where you can discover the charm and serenity of the Chamonix Valley on foot.
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Tandem Paragliding
This company's sole activity is tandem paragliding, so they are 100 % focused on you and your flight. Their fully qualified pilots have vast experience and have done 1,000s of flight in the Chamonix Valley.
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Cinema VOX
Chamonix's own Cinema VOX is situated right in the centre of town, slightly tucked back on the Place Balmat (main square in the centre). There are three recently refurbished screens equipped with digital 3D projectors show the latest French and International films, as well as a number of premieres and specialist mountain-sports films.
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5-Day Mont Blanc Training Course & Ascent
This two to three training course is followed by a three-day ascent and is for people with a high level of fitness. An unforgettable experience, to reach the summit will test the skills you have learnt along the way.
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Teresa Kaufman Outdoor Photography Classes
'The best photo class you will ever take', is Teresa's bold strapline for her unique photo walk classes, which take place in the incredible outdoors of the Chamonix Valley and offer an opportunity to photograph the major mountains and viewpoints.
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.
Aiguille du Midi
The Aiguille du Midi is the highest point that can be accessed by cable car in the Chamonix valley. The station stands at 3,842m and is situated directly across from Mont Blanc.
La Flégère, Chamonix - Le Praz
In summer the cable car at Flégère and the Index chairlift operate, taking you up to an altitude of 1,894m and then on to 2,396m at the top of the Index.
Le Brévent, Chamonix - Town
Brévent is the closest summer lift to the centre of Chamonix and its impressive rocky summit rises to 2,525m above sea level.
Le Tour and Vallorcine, Chamonix Valley
Le Tour is a small, quaint little village at the far end of the Chamonix valley in the 'Domaine de la Balme' area with access to some great hiking and mountain bike trails.
Les Bossons glacier
This small two person chairlift is only open for a short time in summer, but it's great if you want to take a close up look at the bottom of the Glacier des Bossons.
Les Grands Montets, Chamonix - Argentière
The Plan Joran télécabine takes you up to Grands Montets at an altitude of 1,972 metres.
Les Houches summer lifts
Les Houches sits at the bottom end of the Chamonix Valley and is a popular place for hikers, mountaineers and mountain bikers in the summer months.
Mer de Glace and Montenvers cog railway
No trip to Chamonix should be complete without a visit to the legendary Mer de Glace, the longest and arguably the most impressive glacier in the Chamonix valley. It is also the largest glacier in France.
Panoramic gondola - Aiguille du Midi
The Panoramic Mont Blanc gondola operates during the summer months, connecting the Aiguille du Midi with the Skyway Monte Bianco lift at Helbronner, on the Italian side of Mont Blanc.
Tramway du Mont-Blanc
The Tramway du Mont Blanc runs from the bottom of the valley in Le Fayet all the way up to the Nid d'Aigle at 2,380m above Les Houches.
VerticAlp funiculars and train
At the edge of the Franco-Swiss border lies the 'VerticAlp' experience, which is made up of a steep funicular, a panoramic train and a smaller funicular taking you up to the Emosson Dam.
