It can be confusing choosing the right lift pass in Chamonix. The valley is spread out and there are so many stunning areas to explore. Let us help you demystify the process.
Summer Lift Pass Prices in Chamonix
Discover the Chamonix summer lift-passes
Which ticket you buy depends on how long you're here and what you plan to do up there.
If you’re going up for:
- 1 day - choose from a range of day tickets including the new Cham Summerdeal
- 2 days or more - Mont-Blanc MultiPass is the ticket for you
You can buy some lift passes online. Others, you’ll need to purchase in person at one of the lift pass offices.
To get the best deal, we recommend you buy passes online at least three days in advance.
Beginner ski passes in Chamonix
Where to buy ski passes in Chamonix
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Argentiere Foyer de Ski de Fond (cross-country skiing)
Cross-country ski trails in & around Argentiere
The Argentiere ski de fond trails weave through the pine woods and the small hamlets of Les Choselets and Les Grassonets.
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Chamonix Foyer de Ski de Fond (cross-country skiing)
Cross country ski trails setting off from the centre of Chamonix
The Chamonix cross-country ski trails are easily accessed from the centre of town and are located near to the sports centre.
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Les Houches Foyer de Ski de Fond (Cross-country Skiing)
Cross country ski trails in & around Les Houches
Les Houches has 2 cross-country ski areas, both of which are free to use.
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Vallorcine Foyer de Ski de Fond (Cross-country Skiing)
Cross-country ski trails in and around Vallorcine
Vallorcine offers 8km of marked cross-country ski trails, suitable for beginners and intermediates. The circuit loops round from Vallorcine to Le Buet, meaning that you can start from either village, both of which are easily accessible by train.
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Flégère Ski Area & Lifts
Skiing area on the south-facing slopes above the village of Les Praz
La Flégère is a large south-facing ski area accessed by a cable car from the village of Les Praz; you can reach this lift pass office at the bottom of the cable care in just 10 minutes by bus, train or car from Chamonix town.
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Vormaine Beginner Ski Area & Lifts, Le Tour
Le Tour Beginner ski area and lift pass office
Nestled just off to the right of the main gondola at Le Tour is La Vormaine ski area, a beginner's ski area with four lifts.
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Le Tour Ski Pass Office
Lift pass office situated at the bottom of the Le Tour / Balme ski area
The Le Tour ski area is at the end of the valley, towards the Swiss border, and is easily accessed by bus or car, with plenty of parking.
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Vallorcine Ski Pass Office
Part of the Le Tour ski area situated close to the Swiss boarder
This ticket office is situated at the base of the Vallorcine cable car and is just a minutes walk from the train station.
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Brévent Ski Area & Lifts
Only a five-minute walk from the centre of Chamonix town
The Brévent gondola delivers efficient high-speed access to the ski area, from the centre of Chamonix town - almost.
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Prarion Ski Pass Office
Lift pass office at the Prarion gondola at the end of Les Houches town
The Prarion gondola gives access to the whole of the Les Houches ski area; the local bus stops right outside and there is a car park within just a few minutes walk.
Day trips
There are various day passes you can buy in Chamonix, depending on how you plan to spend your time in the mountains.
Cham Summer Deal
A new pass for summer 2026, discover three hiking areas of Brevent, Flegere and Balme (Le Tour - Vallorcine). This pass includes: Planpraz cable car, Brevent cable car, Flegere cable car, Index chairlift, Charamillon cable car, Vallorcine cable car, Les Autannes cable car. Access preferential daily rates on these areas. Prices TBC at time of writing.
Day trips - there and back on the same lift
These lift passes are great if you want to:
- do a small circular hike
- eat at one of our stunning mountain restaurants
- experience the breath-taking views
| Lift | Adult return ticket |
| Aiguille du Midi | 83 |
| Montenvers train <> Mer de Glace (train ticket only) | 31.50 |
| Tramway du Mont Blanc | Pending |
| Les Praz <> Flégère | 25 |
| Chamonix <> Planpraz (Brévent) | 25 |
| Prarion or Bellevue cable car (Les Houches) | Pending |
Day passes for mountain biking, hiking and paragliding
With these passes, you can use the lifts on multiple occasions throughout the day, for example to do more than one paragliding flight, or repeated downhill mountain bike runs.
| Activity | Adult return ticket |
| Rando Summer Brévent - Single first section and return second section | 33 |
| Alpi Summer Flégère - Return first section and single second section | 33 |
| Domaine de Balme Le Tour - Charamillon - Vallorcine | 25 |
You can buy these passes at the sales desks at the bottom of the lift station.
Using the lifts for two days or more
For trips of two to 21 days, you’ll need a Mont Blanc MultiPass.
This pass gives you access to an incredible range of terrain in and around the Chamonix valley, including:
- Aiguille du Midi (not including Panoramic Mont-Blanc - Pointe Helbronner)
- Montenvers - Mer de Glace
- Tramway du Mont-Blanc
- Skyway (Italy)
- Brévent-Flégère, Balme - Le Tour / Vallorcine, Les Houches - Saint Gervais
- Megève - Rochebrune - Mont d’Arbois area
- Les Contamines
- Portes du Mont-Blanc (Jaillet gondola, except four-season sled)
You’ll also get bonuses, including:
- money off cinema tickets at Cinema Vox in town
- a free session at the 4D cinema at the Aiguille du Midi
- guided tours at the Aiguille du Midi
- 50% off the Courmayeur cable car in Italy
NB: Panoramic Mont-Blanc Helbronner is not included.
How much a Mont Blanc MultiPass costs
It depends whether you want to use your pass every day (consecutively), or only on certain days, for example for four days over a two week period.
| Number of days | Adult 15 to 64 yrs | Child / Senior 5 to 14 years / 65 to 79 years | Family 2ad + 2ch |
| 1 | 98 | 83.30 | 303.80 |
| 2 | 113 | 96.10 | 350.40 |
| 3 | 128 | 108.80 | 396.80 |
| 4 | 143 | 121.60 | 443.40 |
| 5 | 158 | 134.30 | 489.80 |
| 6 | 173 | 147.10 | 536.40 |
| Number of days | Adult 15 to 64 yrs | Child / Senior 5 to 14 years / 65 to 79 years | Family 2ad + 2ch |
| 2 | 128 | 108.80 | 396.80 |
| 3 | 143 | 121.60 | 443.40 |
| 4 | 158 | 134.30 | 489.80 |
| 5 | 173 | 147.10 | 536.40 |
| 6 | 188 | 159.80 | 582.80 |
| 10 | 290 | 246.50 | 899 |
| 15 | 340 | 289 | 1054 |
You’ll have to pay €3 for a hands-free pass to use at the turnstiles. This is non-refundable, but you can recharge the card on subsequent visits to Chamonix.
When your pass expires
If you buy a non-consecutive Mont Blanc MultiPass, you’ll need to use it by a certain date.
| Number of days bought | When you need to use it by |
| 2 to 3 non-consecutive days | 7 days from day of first use |
| 4 to 6 non-consecutive days | 15 days from day of first use |
| 10 non-consecutive days | 30 November in the same year |
| 15 non-consecutive days | 30 November in the same year |
How and where to buy a lift pass
You can buy passes online for:
- up to nine consecutive (back-to-back) days
- two or three non-consecutive days (to be used over a seven day period)
For all other passes, you’ll need to go to one of the lift pass offices, or the kiosk at the Montenvers railway cash desk.
If you’re coming for 10 days or more
Make sure you take a passport-sized photo with you to buy your lift pass.
Who goes for free on Chamonix lifts
Children under the age of five can use the lifts for free. You’ll still need a €3 hands-free card to use at the turnstiles, but this can be used on subsequent trips to Chamonix.
You can buy a hands-free card from any of the lift pass offices in resort.
Family lift passes
If you have children aged 5 to 14, a family lift pass is a great way to save money on your holiday to Chamonix.
With a family lift pass:
- two adults and your first child (5 to 14 years) pay full price
- your second child’s pass is discounted by up to 70%
- up to three additional children go free
Always ask how else you can save money on your lift pass if you're in Chamonix for a family holiday.
