Aosta Valley, Italy
Ride a rotating cable car to 3,466 meters. Access permanent glaciers, high-altitude dining, and 360-degree views of the Alps from the Italian side.
4.6 from 60 traveller reviews on Viator
Tickets & tours
Select a basic ascent or add lunch and guided elements.
Top ratedSpectacular excursion on Monte Bianco aboard Skyway futuristic cable car that leads from Courmayeur to Punta Helbronner station at 3.500m aboard a heated and rotating...
Most bookedCross the Switzerland-France border with an informative guide and marvel at the majesty of the European Alps on this Chamonix and Mont Blanc highest mountain in Europe...
Best valueBegin your tour in Geneva, you'll meet your guide and board the bus for Chamonix. Gateway to one of the highest peaks of Europe "the Mont-blanc". Embark on a cable car...
Explore
The cable car stops at three distinct altitudes.
3 spotsValley StationThe departure point for the Skyway Monte Bianco.Explore Photo: tour listing on Viator
4 spotsPavillon Mid-StationThe 2,173-meter mid-station with alpine gardens, wine, and food.Explore Photo: tour listing on Viator
5 spotsThe Sky StationThe highest point accessible by cable car in Italy among the glaciers.Explore Photo: tour listing on Viator
Cabins rotate a full 360 degrees during the 15-minute ascent.
Every passenger gets a panoramic view.
Plan your visit
Expect to spend 2 to 3 hours. Top station visits are limited to 1.5 hours during peak season.
June to September offers clear summer views. December to April is best for winter sports.
Drive the A5 to Courmayeur or take the local 947 bus directly to the base station.
Adult tickets cost €59 to €64. A family pass is available for €177.
Monte Bianco is the highest peak in the Alps, reaching 4,808 meters. It straddles the border between Italy and France. Visitors can ascend the Italian side using the Skyway Monte Bianco.
The base station is located in Valley Station. From there, cabins rotate slowly as they climb. The first stop is Pavillon Mid-Station, home to a high-altitude winery and a botanical garden.
The final stop is The Sky Station at 3,466 meters. You get unobstructed views of permanent glaciers. See our guide on What to Wear before packing.
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From Viator
60 reviews of the monte bianco skyway on Viator
An absolute must do if you are in the area. It was spectacular and well worth it. Loved it.
Last day of season and rainy and cloudy so few people but it was spectacular- loved it! Wonderful experience and excellent food.
Everything very nice and informative. Chris our guide was amazing! Very inspiring to all of us with all the info shared
Great tour, Tony was amazing and the tour worth the money I highly recommend it. The only disadvantage is the train up the hill. Nothing to be seen there
Worth taking the trip. Niels is awesome as a tour guide.He made the trip fun. Will not hesitate to recommend same trip to family, friends and colleagues.
The drive in was gorgeous as well as the town of Chamonix. Great restaurants. Views of the Alps fantastic. Organization by our tour guide Neil’s was so well done. He was amazing, funny, smart, kind. He made the tour worthwhile!
Had a great time rafting, total beginners and felt like experts by the end. Instructors and organisation excellent. Would definitely recommend.
Thank you Matthieu! Our rafting experience is the highlight thus far on our trip (voted by all family members including Conor). We greatly appreciate your skills in guiding us safely through the Chamonix River.
Great easy day of biking with Nathan. Perfect guide on a route we all could do. Definitely worth doing.
Travel tips
Ticket PricesCurrent Skyway Monte Bianco ticket rates and family passes.Read 
Reaching the BaseFind the best ways to get to the Skyway Monte Bianco base station.Read 
What to WearPack the right layers to handle extreme cold at 3,466 meters.Read 
Skyway vs AiguilleCompare Italy's modern Skyway with France's historical cable car.Read 
Kids on SkywayPlan a family trip on the Skyway with altitude tips and ticket prices.Read Lunch at 3,466mDine at the Kartell Bistrot Panoramic on top of Punta Helbronner.Read Adult round-trip tickets to the top station cost between €59 and €64, depending on the season. If you only go to the Pavillon mid-station, tickets cost €25 to €27. A family pass is €177. Read more in our guide to Ticket Prices.
The local 947 bus runs from Piazzale Monte Bianco to the base station in 10-15 minutes for €2. You can drive and use the paid parking lots (P1 and P2). Alternatively, it is a 45-minute uphill walk (3.9 km) from the center. See Reaching the Base.
Skyway Monte Bianco is on the Italian side in Courmayeur and features modern, rotating cabins. Aiguille du Midi is on the French side in Chamonix. Check our Skyway vs Aiguille guide for a full comparison.
The cable car ascent to the top station takes approximately 15 minutes. The cabins rotate slowly to provide panoramic views during the climb.
Advance online booking is highly recommended. You select a specific ascent time and must arrive 15 minutes early to the departure area.
Temperatures at 3,466m are freezing. Wear a windproof insulated jacket, warm mid-layer, sturdy boots, hat, and gloves. UV-protective sunglasses are mandatory due to intense glacier glare. Read What to Wear for packing details.
Book your tickets early to secure your preferred ascent time.
