The 3 Valleys – From Courchevel to Orelle, the ski lifts this summer provide great access to the summits for hikers, mountain bikers and panorama lovers. Generally in service from 4 July to 28-30 August 2026 depending on the sector, they nevertheless operate according to their own schedules and days of closure for each valley. Here's everything you need to know before packing your bags.
- READ MORE: A new XXL trail is arriving in the 3 Valleys this summer! What are you waiting for to sign up?
Courchevel Valley
Open lifts 7 days a week from 4 July to 30 August.
- Saulire Cable Car 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Verdons Cable Car 9:30 AM – 4:40 PM
- Praz Cable Car 9:30 AM – 4:45 PM
- Chenus Cable Car 9:30 AM – 4:40 PM
- Forest Chairlift 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM / 1:30 PM – 4:45 PM
Méribel Valley
Open again 7 days a week from July 4th to August 30th, except for the Pas du Lac (closed on Saturdays).
- Tougnète 1 Cable Car 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Tougnète 2 Chairlift 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Pas du Lac 1 & 2 Cable Car 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM (closed Saturdays)
Brides-les-Bains
Open ascent 2 days a week from 5 July to 24 August, Saturdays and Sundays only.
- Olympus Cable Car 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Les Menuires and Saint-Martin-de-Belleville
Ascents open 7 days a week from July 4th to August 28th, except for the Pointe de la Masse cable car (closed Thursdays to Saturdays inclusive).
- Saint-Martin 1 Cable Car 9:30 AM – 12:45 PM / 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
- Saint-Martin Express Chairlift 9:30 AM – 12:45 PM / 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
- Roc 1 Cable Car 9:30 AM – 12:45 PM / 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
- Pointe de la Masse Cable Car 9:30 AM – 12:45 PM / 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM (closed Thursday to Saturday)
Val Thorens
Open weekends from 4 July to 28 August.
- Caron Cable Car 9:30 AM – 4:25 PM
- Caron Cable Car 9.45 am – 4.15 pm
- Two Lakes Cable Car 9.15 am – 4.30 pm
- Castor & Pollux Rug 9.15 am – 4.30 pm
Orelle
Open lifts 7 days a week from 4 July to 30 August.
- Orelle cable car 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (last departure Plan Bouchet – Orelle: 4:30 PM; last departure Orelle – Val Thorens: 3:30 PM)
- Orelle-Caron Cable Car 9:45 AM – 4:15 PM (last departure Plan Bouchet – Val Thorens: 4:00 PM; last departure Cime Caron – Orelle: 4:15 PM)
- Please note: no link between Orelle and Val Thorens on 29 and 30 August.
