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© Compagnie du Mont Blanc
© Compagnie du Mont Blanc
Chamonix & Les Houches Lifts Opening This Weekend
Partial opening of some of the Valley lifts from Saturday 20th December
Due to the poor snow cover in the Valley in recent weeks, the ski areas have all had a delayed opening, however Compagnie du Mont Blanc have announced that some of the lifts will be in operation from this Saturday 20th December - subject to conditions at the weekend of course!
Here are the details of the lifts set to open this weekend and please note that not all of them are open for skiing, some are just for walkers and sightseeing only, and you won't be able to take your mountain bikes up.
Domaine des Grands Montets (Skiing)
New Plan Joran gondola, Argentière – Lognan & Lognan – Grands Montets cable-cars, Bochard gondola, Marmottons & Tabé chair-lifts for skiers. Skiing on the following trails: Bochard, Marmottons, Grands Montets variante (Departure at 3,300 m via Col des Rachasses to rejoin the Bochard trail).
Domaine de Balme (Skiing, walking, sightseeing)
Charamillon & Vallorcine gondolas, Autannes chair-lift for sightseers, walkers & skiers. Skiing on the Caisets trail (return trail from Charamillon to Le Tour).
Domaine de la Flégère (Beginner skiers, sightseeing & walking)
La Flégère cable-car & Les Evettes chair-lift for sightseers, walkers & beginner skiers. Skiing on the Evettes trail.
Planpraz gondola & Brévent cable-car for sightseers and walkers ONLY.
Bellevue cable-car & Prarion gondola for sightseers and walkers ONLY.
Excursions sites
Aiguille du Midi, Montenvers Mer de Glace and Tramway du Mont-Blanc.
Take a look at the piste maps for more information.
Since your options are a little limited, Compagnie du Mont Blanc are offering a "First Snowflakes Special offer" on 1 day and long stay lift passes:
- 1 day: Adult: 58,50€ Youngster/Senior: 49,70€ Veteran: 29,30 € Family: 166,70 €
- 2 & 3 days: Adult: 92,80€ Youngster/Senior: 78,90€ Veteran: 46,30€ Family: 264,50€
- 4 days: Adult: 174,4 € Youngster/Senior: 148,20 € Veteran: 87,20€ Family: 497,00€
- 5 days: Adult: 209,60€ Youngster/Senior: 178,20 € Veteran: 104,80€ Family: 649,80€
- 6 days: Adult: 228,00€ Youngster/Senior: 193,80 € Veteran: 114,00€ Family: 649,80€
(Smart card at 3,00 € obligatory from 2 days onwards)
If you'd like to explore the Chamonix Valley further, or head over to other resorts like Verbier & Courmayeur then you can opt of the "Mont Blanc Unlimited" (MBU) pass which gives you the following benefits:
You get unlimited access to all the ski & sightseeing lifts of the Compagnie du Mont-Blanc (including Montenvers Mer de Glace train, Tramway du Mont-Blanc & Aiguille du Midi cable-cars) & to Les Houches. Unlimited access to the swimming pool, ice rinks & to the cultural installations (museums). Access to the Cinema Vox (passes of 3 days & longer) at just 9,00€ 3,50€ per film. Access to the resorts of Verbier & Courmayeur (Please check opening of lifts in these resorts).
Half Day morning pass (08h 30 – 13h 00) Domaine des Grands-Montets (except 2nd cable-car)
Half Day afternoon pass (12h 00 – 16h 30) Domaine des Grands-Montets (except 2nd cable-car)
One rate ONLY : 41,00 € (According to availability)
Full day pass Brévent – Flégère or Balme One rate ONLY : 30,00 €
See all other ski pass prices here.
N.B. The announced opening of lifts, products available & their rates are based on today’s conditions. All are subject to change depending on the evolution of the snow cover.
There is continued warm weather on the forecast this week, so let's hope everything opens as planned!
