About Chamonix summer lift passes
Which passes to get, how much they cost, and how to save money
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.
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
- 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.
Day trips
There are various day passes you can buy in Chamonix, depending on how you plan to spend your time in the mountains.
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 |
| Paragliding in July and August Take off from Brévent-Planpraz only | Pending |
| Paragliding in June, Sept, Oct, Nov Take off from Aiguille du Midi, Brévent-Planpraz, Les Houches | Pending |
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.
