Balme - Charamillon Gondola
in Argentière
Presentation
Hiking and mountain biking between France and Switzerland. From the Charamillon cable car, you will meet along the paths the herds of the last breeders of the valley with fabulous views.
Starting point altitude
1514m
Rates
Round-trip ticket for adult: 21 €
Round-trip ticket for a child: 17.90 €.
Free entry for children < 5 years.
Group rate available for > 20 people.
Rates are given for Le Tour - Charamillon.
Family ticket: 2 adults + 2 paying children and the others free of charge (up to 3 kids free)
This cable car is included in the MONT BLANC Multipass.
Round-trip ticket for a child: 17.90 €.
Free entry for children < 5 years.
Group rate available for > 20 people.
Rates are given for Le Tour - Charamillon.
Family ticket: 2 adults + 2 paying children and the others free of charge (up to 3 kids free)
This cable car is included in the MONT BLANC Multipass.
Opening dates
From 17/12/2022 to 03/02/2023
Opening hours daily between 9 am and 4.45 pm.
Last descent from Charamillon at 4.45pm
Last descent from Autannes at 4.15pm.
From 04/02 to 16/04/2023
Opening hours daily between 9 am and 5 pm.
Last descent from Charamillon at 5pm
Last descent from Autannes at 4.30pm.
Opening hours daily between 9 am and 4.45 pm.
Last descent from Charamillon at 4.45pm
Last descent from Autannes at 4.15pm.
From 04/02 to 16/04/2023
Opening hours daily between 9 am and 5 pm.
Last descent from Charamillon at 5pm
Last descent from Autannes at 4.30pm.
Location
Balme - Charamillon Gondola
Le Tour
74400 Argentière
74400 Argentière
From Le Tour :
Closest bus stop : Le Tour
Closest train stop : Montroc train-station
Closest parking : Le Tour - Balme car-park
From Vallorcine :
Closest train stop : Vallorcine train-station
Closest parking : Vallorcine train-station car-park
Closest bus stop : Le Tour
Closest train stop : Montroc train-station
Closest parking : Le Tour - Balme car-park
From Vallorcine :
Closest train stop : Vallorcine train-station
Closest parking : Vallorcine train-station car-park
Handicap
Cash desks are unaccessible. To go to the Charamillon cable car (little cabins) in Le Tour, go around on the right side of the cash desks (over a very steep slope). There is then an automatic ramp. You will need to fold up your wheel chair in order to get into the cabins.
When you arrive, you will find a short gravel descent (in summer).
You will have access to the “Chalet de Charamillon” if accompanied (because there is a
step to get on the terrace). There are also adapted toilets (access below
the building with some help, then it is a little bit steep. You can then have access to the Autannes chair lift, but you will need some help at the arrival. From there, if you are accompanied, you will be able to go to the Balme pass (Col de Balme) on a footpath (an about 20 minutes’ walk).
When you arrive, you will find a short gravel descent (in summer).
You will have access to the “Chalet de Charamillon” if accompanied (because there is a
step to get on the terrace). There are also adapted toilets (access below
the building with some help, then it is a little bit steep. You can then have access to the Autannes chair lift, but you will need some help at the arrival. From there, if you are accompanied, you will be able to go to the Balme pass (Col de Balme) on a footpath (an about 20 minutes’ walk).
