Dear partners and customers,
Following the devastating fire that took place on September 11th at Les Grands Montets, which destroyed the Argentière-Lognan and Lognan-Grands Montets mid-station, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the residents of the Chamonix Valley and the Mont Blanc region as well as to our customers, partners and, in general, to all those who love Les Grands Montets for their messages of sympathy and support.
Despite the fact that we are not responsible for this incident, we want to address this situation and face the challenge head on. We are committed to doing everything in our power to partially open the Lognan ski area, if snow conditions allow it, during the weekends starting on November 17th 2018. Full or partial opening every day, depending on snow conditions, will begin on December 7th 2018.
The summit of Grands Montets will, unfortunately, remain inaccessible by lift. We are aware that all visitors to the ski area will sorely miss the legendary "Top of Grands Montets" .
When the judicial and insurance investigation processes are over, our team will start to get the ski area ready for the winter season. We also want to offer alternative options to the closing of the lift's second section.
We are already planning ski touring routes together with the valley's guides and other organisations. These will start at Lognan or the Bochard summit and reach the Grands Montets summit at 3,300m opening up multiple off-piste opportunities (skiers and snowboarders must comply with all necessary security measures when in these areas of the mountain).
We confirm that all the pistes from the Herse, Tabé and Retour Pendant chairlifts, as well as those from the Bochard lift will be accessible, as will be the Pierre à Ric home run. Without the "Top of Grands Montets", the playground will still be 90% of the ski area.
Access to the ski area will be via the 10-person Plan-Joran gondola. This winter, the lift will also be open to return back down to Argentière.
The team of experts appointed by the Compagnie du Mont-Blanc is currently finalising the plan of action to replace the cable on the second section of the Aiguille du Midi lift so that we can open it to the public as soon as possible. We will shortly announce the exact date when this will happen but the Aiguille du Midi will be in operation during the winter season.
Otherwise, the works needed to repair the Panoramic Mont-Blanc due to the effects of Storm Eleanor are currently taking place. We are ready to announce that the lift will reopen in the spring of 2019.
The Brévent-Flégère and Balme « Tour-Vallorcine » ski areas will open on December 8th 2018, depending on snow conditions.
Les Houches ski area will open partially during the weekends starting on November 17th 2018, depending on snow conditions. Its full opening is scheduled for December 8th 2018.
The Savoy, Vormaine and Planards ski areas will also open this winter.
The Montenvers train will open every day from November 5th 2018. The télécabine and ice cave will open on December 15th 2018.
The Tramway du Mont-Blanc will open on Saturday December 22nd 2018.
Season and annual ski passes
The MONT BLANC Unlimited ski pass includes a wide range of offers and discounts, available when downloading the MBU vouchers : Vouchers
Because you deserve it and because we want to gain your loyalty.
To everyone who bought our MONT BLANC Unlimited season and annual ski passes in 2018, 2017 and 2016 :
Due to any inconveniences caused in 2018 following the various damages to our lifts and ski areas (in winter, the closure of the 2nd section of the Grands Montets lift after Storm Eleanor; in spring and the end of summer, the closure of the 2nd section of the Aiguille du Midi cable car following a fault in the cable, then the fire at Lognan station)
1. We will not increase the price of your MBU season or annual ski pass for 2019
2. We will also offer you the following extras :
- a 1-day ski pass in the Chamonix Valley for the person of your choice during the winter season (minimum value of €53)In 2019, you will be able to purchase the MONT BLANC Unlimited season and annual ski passes at the same price as they were in 2018, and you will get €97 worth of benefits.
o Simplifying your life with one pass which will give you access to the whole Mont Blanc playground
o Being able to ski without limits, regardless of your level of skiing, and to visit the valley's attractions
Choosing the “MBU” annual ski pass is even better, as you will be able to enjoy both winter and summer activities
Tips for buying a season or annual pass :- For the purchase of a season or annual CHAMONIX Le Pass or MONT BLANC Unlimited pass online, you can pay in 3 installments without any extra costs.
- If you buy the CHAMONIX Le Pass annual ski pass during the winter season, you can upgrade to the MONT BLANC Unlimited ski pass by just paying the difference between the two passes.
MONT BLANC RapidCard annual membership :With more than 6,500 subscribers to date, the MONT BLANC RapidCard is for people who love our ski areas and attractions but don’t think they will be skiing or visiting the tourist attractions enough to justify buying a season or annual pass.
With an annual online membership of €50 (or €25 for any subscriptions purchased before December 21st) you can benefit from the best prices on our ski areas and attractions year round, including all the ski areas the Compagnie du Mont-Blanc offers in the Chamonix Valley and Megève.
- Choose the CHAMONIX Le Pass for 2 to 21 days if you only want to ski or visit the Brévent-Flégère, Grands Montets (excluding the Top of Grand Montets) and Balme (Tour -Vallorcine) ski areas. In winter, this ski pass also gives you access to the Savoy, Planards* (*during the day but also for night skiing in February), and Vormaine ski areas.
- Choose the MONT BLANC Unlimited pass to enjoy unlimited access to all the ski areas and attractions in the Chamonix Valley, as well as Les Houches ski area and the Evasion Mont-Blanc ski area: Megève (departing from Princesse, Mont d’Arbois, the town centre or Rochebrune), Les Portes du Mont-Blanc (departing from Jaillet and Combloux), Saint-Gervais and Les Contamines.
- Unlimited skiing in the Courmayeur ski area
- Unlimited skiing in the Evasion Mont-Blanc ski area (Megève, etc.)
- Access to the Skyway.
* upon presentation of a valid ski pass (and proof of purchase for any pass purchased online)
- Free access to the sports facilities and attractions in the Chamonix Valley including the swimming pool, ice rinks and museums, upon presentation of the pass (and proof of purchase for any pass purchased online).
- A discounted rate at the cinema.
- Ski bus access for your ski day in Megève (booking required).
- A discounted rate for the Mont Blanc Tunnel
- A discounted rate for the Chamonix-Courmayeur ski bus (SAT / SAVDA - booking required).
- New this winter: 1 free admission to the QC Terme wellness centre in Chamonix to use during your stay. Agreements in progress
* upon presentation of a valid ski pass (and proof of purchase for any pass purchased online)
- -50% discount on the Verbier-4 Vallées 1-day pass (valid once a week).
* upon presentation of the pass (and proof of purchase for any pass purchased online)
- Choose the 4-hour or 1-day CHAMONIX Le Pass if you only want to ski or visit the Brévent-Flégère, Grands Montets (excluding the Top of the Grand Montets) and the Balme (Tour -Vallorcine) ski areas. In winter, your ski pass also gives you access to the Savoy, Planards* (*during the day but also for night skiing in February), Vormaine and Chosalets ski areas..
- Choose the 1-day MONT BLANC Unlimited pass if :
- You wish to visit the Aiguille du Midi and the Mer de Glace on the same day.- Buy your 6-day pass for the price of a 5-day pass when purchasing it online at least 3 days before your first day of skiing (also valid for 7, 8 and 9-day passes).
- Buy your family pass and get an additional 20% discount on your short stay ski pass (valid for 1, 2 and 3-day passes).The Compagnie du Mont-Blanc contributes to bus transportation in the Chamonix Valley every year. Bus access is included upon presentation of the CHAMONIX Le Pass or MONT BLANC Unlimited pass.
Mathieu DECHAVANNE – PDG Compagnie du Mont-Blanc
Antoine BURNET – Directeur Commercial & Marketing Compagnie du Mont-Blanc
Et toute l’équipe Compagnie du Mont-Blanc
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Summer passes & E-tickets
MONT BLANC Rapidcard