Update 27 May 2022!
Linking the Italian town of Courmayeur with Punta Herbronner on the southern side of the Mont Blanc massif, Skyway Monte Bianco cable car is truly a unique combination of the wonders of nature and the cutting edge technology and it is bound to provide visitors with the experience of a lifetime.
Skyway Monte Bianco
Opened in 2015, the Skyway Monte Bianco constitutes an extreme engineering challenge which offers memorable experiences and takes visitors up to 3,500 m, among the eternal ice of Mont Blanc.
Immersed in a breathtaking landscape which elevates one’s senses to new heights, Skyway Monte Bianco covers three futuristic stations which offer restaurants, bars, cultural and entertaining services.
The departure point of the cable car is Pontal – Courmayeur (1,300 m), where the ticket office, parking facilities and a small coffee shop are located.
The second stop is at Pavillon du Mont Fréty (2,200 m), which hosts the winery Cave Mont Blanc, a conference room for up to 150 people and a special shopping area.
Then, the cable car ascends to the spectacular altitude of 3,466 m at its final stop, Punta Helbronner, where the splendour of Mont Blanc can be admired from the 360-degree panoramic terrace. There is also a bistro here and the permanent wonderful exhibition of crystals.
From the last station of the cable car, Rifugio Torino is easily accessible. Also, from Punta Helbronner one can depart on one of the several hiking trails which lead all the way to Chamonix, such as the Toula, the Marbrées, the 24-Km-Vallée Blanche routes.
Skyway Monte Bianco offers four panoramic semi-spherical cabins which gently rotate a full 360 degrees for the duration of the ascent and allow visitors to grasp the splendour of Mont Blanc and the surrounding peaks, such as the Matterhorn, Monte Rosa and the Gran Paradiso.
The construction works for the Skyway Monte Bianco cable car began on the 10th of April 2012 and were concluded on 29th of May 2015. Skyway Monte Bianco has been opened to the general public since the 30th of May 2015.
Timetable of the cable car
Skyway Monte Bianco cable cars depart every 15 minutes. On busy days, cable cars run more frequently or non-stop.
To avoid gatherings and queues at the counters, throughout the summer tickets must be purchased exclusively online, with reservations required and free of charge.
Arrival at the departure station 15 minutes before the booked time of the ascent.
The stay in Punta Helbronner will be limited to an hour and a half from the departure time from Courmayeur. The descent from Pavillon will be free.
The only Skynautes exempted from the time limit in Punta Helbronner are climbers and holders of a voucher for a food experience.
Times are subjectable to changes due to technical reasons and atmospheric requirements.
Below are displayed the schedules for the Skyway Monte Bianco cableways until 6 November 2022.
| Period | 1st departure | Last round trip | Last run down |
Last run up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From 27 May to 10 June 2022 |
8:30 am |
3:30 pm |
4:30 pm |
4:00 pm |
| From 11 June to 24 June 2022 |
7:30 am |
3:30 pm |
4:30 pm |
4:00 pm |
| From 25 June to 29 July 2022 |
6:30 am |
4:30 pm |
5:30 pm |
5:00 pm |
| From 30 July to 27 August 2022 |
6:30 am |
6:30 pm |
7:30 pm |
7:00 pm |
| From 28 August to 11 September 2022 |
7:30 am |
3:30 pm |
4:30 pm |
4:00 pm |
|
From 12 September to 6 November 2022 - Weekend schedule* |
8:30 am |
2:30 pm |
3:30 pm |
3:00 pm |
|
*WEEKENDS SCHEDULE |
8:30 am |
3:30 pm |
4:30 pm |
4:00 pm |
Prices (valid until 6 November 2022)
Tickets must be purchased online on www.montebianco.com;
Masks must be worn when in the cable car and social distancing respected.
| Destination |
Prices for online purchases (Round trip) |
Prices for purchases to the Till (Round trip) |
Prices for online purchases (One way) |
Prices for purchases to the Till (One way) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courmayeur - Punta Helbronner | € 55.00 |
€ 59.00 |
- | € 42.00 |
|
Courmayeur - Pavillon |
€ 25.00 |
€ 25.00 |
- |
€ 19.00 |
| Pavillon - Punta Helbronner | - |
€ 29.00 |
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| Pavillon - Courmayeur | - |
€ 13.00 |
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Special Family price 2 adults + 2 children (8-17 years old) |
€ 170.00 |
€ 182.00 |
- |
- |
| Refundable ticket | € 62.00 | - | - |
- |
| Family refundable ticket | € 190.00 | - | - | - |
|
Alpine Aperitif |
€ 10.00 | |||
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Alpine Breakfast |
€ 10.00 | |||
| Alpine Lunch in Pavillon | € 20.00 or € 30.00 | |||
| Alpine Lunch at Punta Helbronner |
€ 25.00 or € 35.00 |
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Early Booking |
€ 39.00 |
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| Vip Package | € 335.00 | |||
| Gift Ideas | from € 55.00 to € 140.00 | |||
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Panoramic Mont Blanc from Punta Helbronner to Aiguille du Midi open from 27 May 2022 |
- | € 34.00 | - | - |
| Free Circulation Ticket |
Prices for online purchases |
Prices for purchases to the Till |
|
Courmayeur - Punta Helbronner |
- |
€ 59.00 |
|
Courmayeur - Pavillon |
- |
€ 39.00 |
|
Subscriptions |
Prices |
| Annual Pass | € 390.00 |
| 5 Roundtrips ticket to Punta Helbronner | € 240.00 |
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10 Round Trips to Punta Helbronner |
€ 450.00 |
Mandatory cable car and lunch reservation on www.montebianco.com.
Skyway reductions
All reductions are only valid on tickets purchased in Pontal (Courmayeur) upon presentation of proof of identity, or online.
There are no discounts for conferences and meetings.
- Children 0-7 years old only if the purchase in contextual to an adult: Free ticket;
- Children 8-17 years old: 30% reduction;
- Groups (minimum 20 people and up) only on round-trip tickets (August not included): 15% reduction + 1 free ticket every 20 purchased;
- Disabled people (of at least 70% with a certificate): 50% reduction;
Dogs are allowed up on Punta Helbronner with a muzzle and on a lead: € 7.00
Pontal (Courmayeur)
Pontal, the base station of the Skyway Monte Bianco, is found within walking distance from the town of Courmayeur and in the immediate vicinity of both the Motorway exit and Mont Blanc Tunnel.
There is a paid parking for 300 cars.
Parking rates:
- up to half hour: Free;
- 1h - 4h: 1 €/h;
- 5h - 12h: 5 €;
- 13h - 24h: 10 €;
- 1 - 14 days: 10 € per day.
In Pontal there is also a small café "Café des Alpinistes" decorated with an outdoor area, where one can grab a bite or drink refreshments while waiting in the Italian sun for the future experience on Skyway Monte Bianco.
Pavillon du Mont Fréty
The Botanic Garden Saussurea is scheduled to open 25 June 2022 and will be open daily until 25 September from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
At the second station of the Skyway Monte Bianco cable car, one of Europe's highest botanic gardens can be found.
The "Botanic Garden Saussurea" hosts more than 900 plant species, including some of the rarest and most beautiful plants from the worldwide mountain areas.
At Pavillon, there is also a wonderful boutique, from where one can buy small gifts, local foods, drink products, wood carvings, clothes for high altitude, sun creams and many others.
There is also a winery - wine produced by unique methods at 2,173m is bound to have distinct characteristics and a special taste.
Excellent news for families: there is a new playground at Pavillon. "Skyway for Kids" allows children to discover the natural environment of the Mont Fréty and the surrounding landscapes by interacting, playing and learning.
At the second stop of the Skyway Monte Bianco cable car, there is also a 150 seat conference room fully equipped for screenings and conferences.
Moreover, here one can find a bar called Mountain Bar and on level -1 there is the Alpine Restaurant, a restaurant with 2 halls and 150 places, offering tasty local dishes and a fantastic view of Mont Blanc. For reservations, click here.
Punta Helbronner
At the last stop of the Skyway Monto Bianco cable car, one can grasp the infinite magnificence of the Mont Blanc on the 360° view terrace.
Visit here the Hall of Crystals which hosts the permanent exhibition of crystals of Mont Blanc and admire the jewels of our mountains.
The room called Mont-Blanc gives the impression that one could reach out and touch the mighty mountain and all the majestic beauty.
Try the Sky Vertigo to experience the sensation of walking on the mountain!
At Punta Helbronner there is also a bistro, called Bistrot Panoramic, for a snack with a view.
