What to do · Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Brévent cable car
Information
- From
- €43 per adult, round trip
- Duration
- 2 h 30
- Season
- Winter from 12 December 2026 to 18 April 2027, and summer
- Who it's for
- From age 2; under-5s free
What it is
The Brévent is the summit opposite. While the Aiguille du Midi puts you inside the Mont Blanc massif, the Brévent sets it in front of you, whole, from the Bossons glaciers to the Chamonix needles. You go up from the town itself in two stages: a gondola to Planpraz, at 2,000 m, and a cable car to the summit of the Brévent, at 2,525 m. In winter it is also a ski area.
It is a good alternative to the Aiguille du Midi for anyone who does not want so much altitude, for going with small children, or for a day when the Mont Blanc summit is hidden but the valley is visible. And it is the starting point of several balcony paths on the Aiguilles Rouges side: from Planpraz the Balcon Sud leads on foot to La Flégère, facing the massif.
Price and hours
According to the tourist office, the round-trip pedestrian ticket costs €43 for adults and €36.60 for children aged 5 to 14; the family ticket is €133.40. One way is €31 and €26.40. Children under 5 go up free, and the minimum age is 2. It is included in the Compagnie du Mont-Blanc multi-day passes.
In winter 2026-2027 it is open every day from 12 December to 5 February, 8:50 to 16:45; from 6 February to 11 April, 8:50 to 17:15; and from 12 to 18 April, 9:00 to 16:15. It is closed from 2 November to 11 December 2026. It runs if the weather allows. The round trip takes an hour and a half, to which you add your time at the top.
Getting there
The departure point is at 29 rue Henriette d'Angeville, high up in the town, ten minutes' walk from the church along streets that climb. If you arrive by car, leave it in a car park in the town and walk up.
Tips
- Go up in the afternoon With the afternoon sun, the face of Mont Blanc is lit head-on.
- Walk down to Planpraz in summer You get a stretch of the path and see the massif from another angle.
- Bring a warm layer At 2,525 m it is windy even when it is warm below.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to go up the Brévent?
€43 round trip per adult according to the tourist office; children under 5 do not pay.
What can you see from the Brévent?
The whole Mont Blanc massif head-on, with the Aiguille du Midi and the glaciers.
Can I go with children?
Yes, from age 2. The altitude is lower than at the Aiguille du Midi.
Is it open in November?
No. It reopens on 12 December 2026.
As a familyWith teenagers
Who runs it
- Compagnie du Mont-BlancChamonix – Brévent pedestrian return Visit their website
