Cable car · Courmayeur Mont Blanc · Valle d'Aosta
Skyway Monte Bianco
Skyway Monte Bianco (cable car) serves Courmayeur Mont Blanc, Valle d'Aosta. The line measures 1,533 m and covers 838 m of vertical drop. The base station is at 1,321 m. The top station is at 2,159 m. The ride takes about 10 minutes. Declared capacity is 800 people per hour. Manufacturer and year built are not recorded in the open data we use.
- Length
- 1,533 m
- Vertical drop
- 838 m
- Top station
- 2,159 m
- Hourly capacity
- 800 p/h
Photos
Photos published under a free licence by Wikimedia Commons, geolocated within 500 metres of the lift.
Technical data
Length 1,533 m · Vertical drop 838 m · Average gradient 55%
Cable car Skyway Monte Bianco, Base station 1,321 m, Top station 2,159 m, Length 1,533 m, Vertical drop 838 m, Average gradient 55%.
- Lift type
- Cable car
- Length
- 1,533 m
- Vertical drop
- 838 m
- Base station
- 1,321 m
- Top station
- 2,159 m
- Average gradient
- 55%
- Hourly capacity
- 800 p/h
- Seats per vehicle
- 80
- Ride time
- 10 min
- Heated seats
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
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
- Aretù Chairlift · 2,244 m
Frequently asked questions
How long is Skyway Monte Bianco?
The line measures 1,533 m along the route mapped in OpenStreetMap, with 838 m of vertical drop.
How long is the ride on Skyway Monte Bianco?
The ride takes about 10 minutes at the declared operating speed. Strong wind or reduced speed makes it longer.
What vertical drop does Skyway Monte Bianco cover?
Skyway Monte Bianco covers 838 m of vertical drop, from 1,321 m to 2,159 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 Skyway Monte Bianco carry?
Declared capacity is 800 people per hour, with 80 seats per vehicle. The figure is the maximum theoretical throughput of the lift, not the passengers actually carried.
When is Skyway Monte Bianco 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 Skyway Monte Bianco and how do you get there?
The base station is in Courmayeur Mont Blanc, Valle d'Aosta, at 1,321 m. The map on this page shows the starting point and the route up to 2,159 m. Car parks and bus stops differ from resort to resort: current directions are on the operator site.