Chairlift · Courmayeur Mont Blanc · Valle d'Aosta
Aretù
Aretù (chairlift) serves Courmayeur Mont Blanc, Valle d'Aosta. The line measures 1,368 m and covers 329 m of vertical drop. The valley station is at 1,915 m. The top station is at 2,244 m. Manufacturer and year built are not recorded in the open data we use.
- Length
- 1,368 m
- Vertical drop
- 329 m
- Top station
- 2,244 m
Photos
Photos published under a free licence by Wikimedia Commons, geolocated within 500 metres of the lift.
Openings by the official calendar
Today's status is worked out in your browser: the published periods are below.
We have no official calendar for this lift: below is the resort's, which may not apply to every lift.
Published periods
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Skyway Monte Bianco · Summer 2026
23 May - 13 Sept 2026
Italian side. The Panoramic Mont Blanc to the Aiguille du Midi has its own calendar.
Source: lovevda.it · checked on 23 September 2026
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Dolonne gondola, Val Veny cable car, Zerotta chairlift · Summer 2026
27 Jun - 30 Aug 2026
Hours: Dolonne 9:30-17:50, Val Veny 9:30-17:20, Zerotta 8:30-17:20
Official sources disagree: The regional PDF gives a 17:50 last descent for the Val Veny cable car and a 9:30 start for the Zerotta chairlift.
Source: courmayeur-montblanc.com · checked on 23 September 2026
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Skyway Monte Bianco · Autumn 2026
14 Sept - 15 Nov 2026
Hours: First ascent 8:30, last descent 15:30 (16:30 at weekends)
Closed from 16 November to 4 December 2026. The Panoramic Mont Blanc has its own calendar.
Source: montebianco.com · checked on 23 September 2026
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Courmayeur Mont Blanc · Winter 2026/27
Dates planned by the operator
28 Nov 2026 - 11 Apr 2027
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:45-17:00; weekends and holidays 8:25-17:00
Opening given as planned. Holiday hours also on 5-8 December, 25 December-10 January and 6 February-7 March (periods being updated).
Source: courmayeur-montblanc.com · checked on 23 September 2026
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Skyway Monte Bianco · Winter 2026/27
5 Dec 2026 - 18 Apr 2027
Hours: First ascent 8:30, last descent 15:30; 16:30 at weekends, on 7/12, 8/12 and 29/3, 27/12-6/1, 7-11/1 and 30/1-14/2
Official sources disagree: The official table is headed "2025/2026" but its rows give 2026 and 2027 dates.
Source: montebianco.com · checked on 23 September 2026
This is not live status: check the official site before you go up.
Technical data
Length 1,368 m · Vertical drop 329 m · Average gradient 24%
Chairlift Aretù, Valley station 1,915 m, Top station 2,244 m, Length 1,368 m, Vertical drop 329 m, Average gradient 24%.
- Lift type
- Chairlift
- Length
- 1,368 m
- Vertical drop
- 329 m
- Valley station
- 1,915 m
- Top station
- 2,244 m
- Average gradient
- 24%
- Seats per vehicle
- 4
Lift data: OpenStreetMap (ODbL), updated on 23 August 2026. Report a correction
Map and route
Weather at the top station
Other lifts in Courmayeur Mont Blanc
- Skyway Monte Bianco Cable car · 3,378 m
- Arp Cable car · 2,726 m
- 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
- Checrouit Gondola · 2,243 m
Frequently asked questions
How long is Aretù?
The line measures 1,368 m along the route mapped in OpenStreetMap, with 329 m of vertical drop.
What vertical drop does Aretù cover?
Aretù covers 329 m of vertical drop, from 1,915 m to 2,244 m. Altitudes come from OpenStreetMap and the Open-Meteo elevation model, so they can vary by a few metres.
When is Aretù 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 Aretù and how do you get there?
The valley station is in Courmayeur Mont Blanc, Valle d'Aosta, at 1,915 m. The map on this page shows the starting point and the route up to 2,244 m. Car parks and bus stops differ from resort to resort: check the operator's website for current directions.