Planpraz cable Car Closed

24/08/2018

The cable car that runs from Chamonix to Planpraz at 2000m closed this week after a mechanical problem. It will be closed for maintenance until further notice. This will affect anyone doing the full Tour du Mont Blanc circuit & intending on using the table car on the first & last day.

Up to date information can be found on the Compagnie du Mont Blanc website: https://www.montblancnaturalresort.com/en/infos-live#b4

Until the cable car is reopened an alternative route will need to be taken on the first & final day. Options could be to walk up to Plan Praz from Chamonix but this would take an additional 2 hours or alternatively plan an alternative lower route to Les Houches. If you take a look at the map there are many options available.

This could also affect the final day but again there are many options to descend on foot to Chamonix.

About the Author

Sara Wild

Sara has lived and worked in the Chamonix Valley since 2007 after moving her from the UK with her family. Prior to living in the Alps Sara was a teacher of design and also outdoor education, all her free time was spent here in the Alps. In 2007 Sara moved with her then young family to pursue her dream of living and working in the mountains. Mont Blanc Treks was formed in 2010 offering personalised guided and self-guided trekking holidays enabling her to share her passion for this beautiful part of the world.

Get in touch with Sara for any route or itinerary advice: sara@montblanctreks.com