Gondola · Courmayeur Mont Blanc · Valle d'Aosta
Maison Vieille
Maison Vieille (gondola) serves Courmayeur Mont Blanc, Valle d'Aosta. The line measures 764 m and covers 236 m of vertical drop. The base station is at 1,734 m. The top station is at 1,970 m. Declared capacity is 2,000 people per hour. Manufacturer and year built are not recorded in the open data we use.
- Length
- 764 m
- Vertical drop
- 236 m
- Top station
- 1,970 m
- Hourly capacity
- 2,000 p/h
Photos
Photos published under a free licence by Wikimedia Commons, geolocated within 500 metres of the lift.
Technical data
Length 764 m · Vertical drop 236 m · Average gradient 31%
Gondola Maison Vieille, Base station 1,734 m, Top station 1,970 m, Length 764 m, Vertical drop 236 m, Average gradient 31%.
- Lift type
- Gondola
- Length
- 764 m
- Vertical drop
- 236 m
- Base station
- 1,734 m
- Top station
- 1,970 m
- Average gradient
- 31%
- Hourly capacity
- 2,000 p/h
- Seats per vehicle
- 10
Lift data: OpenStreetMap (ODbL), updated on 23 August 2026. Report a correction
Map and route
Weather at the top station
Season and opening times
- open in summer
- 27 June 2026 - 30 August 2026
- Inverno 2026/27
- 28 November 2026 - 11 April 2027
www.courmayeur-montblanc.com · 24 August 2026
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- Youla Cable car · 2,597 m
- Testa Bassa Chairlift · 2,453 m
- Plan de la Gabba Chairlift · 2,292 m
- Le Greye Drag lift · 2,265 m
- Bertolini Chairlift · 2,244 m
- Aretù Chairlift · 2,244 m
Frequently asked questions
How long is Maison Vieille?
The line measures 764 m along the route mapped in OpenStreetMap, with 236 m of vertical drop.
What vertical drop does Maison Vieille cover?
Maison Vieille covers 236 m of vertical drop, from 1,734 m to 1,970 m. Altitudes come from OpenStreetMap and the Open-Meteo elevation model, so they can vary by a few metres.
How many people per hour does Maison Vieille carry?
Declared capacity is 2,000 people per hour, with 10 seats per vehicle. The figure is the maximum theoretical throughput of the lift, not the passengers actually carried.
When is Maison Vieille open?
Opening times follow the lift calendar of Courmayeur Mont Blanc: usually December to April, with a summer season from June to September where it is offered. Dates change every year and are published by the lift operator.
Where is Maison Vieille and how do you get there?
The base station is in Courmayeur Mont Blanc, Valle d'Aosta, at 1,734 m. The map on this page shows the starting point and the route up to 1,970 m. Car parks and bus stops differ from resort to resort: current directions are on the operator site.