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Les Grands Montets, Chamonix - Argentière
Head up to get great views of the Argentière glacier
In summer the Lognan cable car takes you up to mid station at Grands Montets at an altitude of 1,972 metres.
From here you can walk over towards the Refuge de Lognan where you'll see the impressive Argentière glacier creeping down the mountain.
You can take mountain bikes on the cable car in summer giving you access to a couple of single tracks trails down through the trees and back to the valley floor. There are lots of hiking trails accessible from this area too.
Who should go
| Access | Yes/No | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Elderly Access | Up to top station (unless against medical advice) | |
| Babies | From 18 months to mid-station, not advised for children under three to go to the top | |
| Wheelchair Access | ✓ | Only if accompanied, to mid-station only |
| Disabled Toilets | ✓ | At Lognan mid-station |
| Dogs | ✓ | Must be kept on lead |
| Parapentes | ✓ | |
| Mountain Bikes | ✓ | Summer only |
| Car Parking | ✓ | |
| Lockers | ||
| Reservations Required | ||
| Sports & Activities | ✓ |
Events in Argentiere
During the summer you might find hundreds of trail runners passing through the area as part of the UTMB week, which sees races of varying lengths and difficulty set off around the trails of the Chamonix valley.
Things to do in Argentiere
During the summer months Grands Montets is popular with climbers, mountain bikers and hikers. There are trails for hikers, climbers head for the Aiguille d’Argentiere whilst road bikers take the route to the Emosson dam.
When to come
Take a look at all the summer lift opening dates and timetables.
How to get passes
You can buy tickets directly from the lift station or buy a Mont Blanc Multi-pass in advance on line. See all the Summer Lift Prices and if you're not sure which pass to buy, read our Guide.
More inspiration...
Find your way around with our maps for summer hiking & walking or the mountain biking and read more about even more Summer Activities in Chamonix.
If you're looking for winter lift access head over to our Ski Lift System Guide, Ski Pass Prices & Ski Pass Options.
