The Chamonix valley lift system comprises of four ski areas - (Brevent, Flegere, Grands Montets, Domaine de la Balme), The Aigille du Midi cable car, the Montenvers train, and the Tramway du Mont Blanc.
If you would like to know whether you can take your dog, mountain bike, baby, granny etc up any of these lifts, then this handy table will provide the answers. It also gives information on disabled facilities. The main sports and activities are also listed.
Lift Access & Restrictions
Brevent
Flegere
Domaine de la Balme
Les Grands Montets
Montenvers
Aiguille du Midi
Train du Mont Blanc
OAPs
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes, up to Lognan unless not recommended by doctor
Yes, access to the ice cave has many steps
Yes, up to mid-station unless not recommended by doctor
Yes, access to Nid d'Aigle is difficult
Babies
Planpraz: from 10 months Brevent: from 18 months
Flegere: from 10 months Index: from 18 months
Yes
Yes, up to Lognan from 24 months
Yes, from 12 months
Yes, up to mid-station unless not recommended by doctor; not recommended under 24 months
Yes, up to Belle Vue Nid d'Aigle: from 24 months
Disabled / Wheelchair Access
Planpraz: yes Brevent: no
Yes
Yes
No
Yes, please advise ahead of visit for groups for more than four chairs
Yes
Voza: yes Bellevue: yes Nid d'Aigle: no
Disabled toilets
Planpraz: yes Brevent: no
Yes
Yes, at Charmillon
Yes, at Lognan
No
Yes, at base-station
No
Dogs - owners are requested to clear away any mess