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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.

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

Elderly accessYes, up to mid-station unless not recommended by a doctor
BabiesYes, babies over 24 months up to mid-station, unless not recommended by a doctor
Summit not permitted to children under three
WheelchairsYes
Disabled toiletsYes, at base station and summit - not mid-station
DogsNo
ParapentesYes, but not during July and August
Mountain bikesNo
Car parkingYes, paid at Grepon
ReservationsRecommended during peak season
Access at Aiguille du Midi lift
Elderly accessYes, although there are around 500 steps to reach the ice caves
BabiesYes, over the age of 12 months
WheelchairsYes, please contact ahead of visit for groups of four or more chairs
No access to the ice caves
Disabled toiletsNo
DogsYes, must be kept on a lead
ParapentesNo
Mountain bikesNo
Car parkingYes, opposite at Planards
ReservationsNo, unless travelling in a group
Access at Montenvers and Mer de Glace
Elderly accessYes, but difficult at Nid d'Aigle
BabiesYes, over the age of 12 months at Col de Voza and over 24 months at Nid d'Aigle
WheelchairsYes, up to the Col de Voza, two wheelchairs per train
Disabled toiletsYes, at the Col de Voza
DogsYes, must be kept on a lead
ParapentesNo
Mountain bikesFirst and last train of the day in summer only, limited numbers
Car parkingYes
ReservationsNo
Access at Tramway du Mont Blanc
Elderly accessUp to top station, unless not recommended by a doctor
BabiesOver the age of 18 months to mid-station, not advised for children under three years to go to the top
WheelchairsTo mid-station only, if accompanied
Disabled toiletsAt mid-station
DogsMust be kept on a lead
ParapentesYes
Mountain bikesYes
Car parkingYes
ReservationsTop cable car in winter only
Access at Grands Montets (CLOSED FOR REBUILDING | SUMMER 2025)
Elderly accessYes
BabiesPlanpraz and Flégère from 12 months
Brévent and Index from 24 months
WheelchairsAll cable cars and gondolas, but not the Index chairlift
Disabled toiletsPlanpraz and Flégère but not at the summit of Brévent
DogsYes, but not allowed in the nature reserve
ParapentesYes
Mountain bikesYes
Car parkingBrévent is paid and Flégère is free
ReservationsNo
Access at Brévent and Flégère
Elderly accessYes
BabiesFrom 12 months
WheelchairsYes
Disabled toiletsAt Charamillon
DogsYes, must be kept on a lead
ParapentesNo, but speed-riding possible in winter
Mountain bikesYes
Car parkingYes
ReservationsNo
Access at Le Tour and Vallorcine
Elderly accessYes, unless not recommended by a doctor
BabiesYes, from six months
WheelchairsAt Prarion, but not at Bellevue
Disabled toiletsAt the bottom of Prarion
DogsYes, must be kept on a lead
ParapentesNo, but speed-riding possible in winter
Mountain bikesYes
Car parkingYes
ReservationsNo
Access at Les Houches
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.

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.

the arete in winter 2016
Breathtaking views of Mont Blanc and the start of various mountain routes

Aiguille du Midi

Chamonix
Summer Activities in Chamonix, hiking signposts in Flegere
Cable car and chairlift giving access to lots of great hiking trails and Via Ferrata

La Flégère

Chamonix
a mountain top cable car in chamonix
South-facing mountain with amazing views of the Mont Blanc massif which sits across the valley

Le Brévent

Chamonix
Vallorcine to Refuge de Loriaz, Vallorcine walking
Summer lifts giving you access to the Swiss border, hiking and MTB trails

Le Tour and Vallorcine

Chamonix
Les Bossons Glacier Summer Lift
A small chairlift open in summer giving you incredible views over Les Bossons glacier

Les Bossons glacier

Chamonix
Lift station at Les Grand Montets in summer in Chamonix
CLOSED SUMMER 2025 Head up to get great views of the Argentière glacier

Les Grands Montets

Argentiere
a mountain biker riding through yellow flowers near a ski lift
Gondola access to VTT and hiking trails and the Tour du Mont Blanc route

Les Houches summer lifts

Les Houches
montenvers mer de glace train
Everything you need to know about a visit to this iconic glacier and railway

Mer de Glace and Montenvers cog railway

Chamonix
Panoramic Gondola, Aiguille du Midi
A gondola ride across the glaciers high above the Chamonix valley

Panoramic gondola - Aiguille du Midi

Chamonix
Marguerite - Tramway du Mont Blanc
A classic tramway from St Gervais Le Fayet up to the Nid d'Aigle

Tramway du Mont-Blanc

Les Houches
a funicular cabin going up a track
Just over the border to Switzerland you can journey up to the Emosson Dam

VerticAlp funiculars and train

Le Chatelard