top of page

Index Chair Lift

The Index Chairlift is a 6-seater chairlift which runs from La Flegere (1882m) to to the Index (2595m). The Flegere midstation is reached using the Flegere Gondola which departs from Les Praz. The Index lift enables a traverse to the famous Lac Blanc or to the Col de la Gliere and the Col Cornu with a visit to the Lacs Noir and the Lac Cornu


In winter, the lift is part of the Flegere ski area which also connects to the Brevent ski area. In summer, it is open from mid June to mid September. Children below 2 years old are not allowed to ride the chair lift. There is a ticket office at the ground station in Les Praz where you can buy your tickets directly before going. For exact operating dates, ticket prices and to buy your tickets online, visit the official website.


This lift was originally built in 1956 and then replaced by a three seat chairlift in 1977 and finally renovated as the current 6 seater in 2005. For a ton more historical and technical information about this lift, you can visit the French Remontee-Mechanique website.

Index Chair Lift
Tags.png

Type:

Chair Lift

Length.png
ElevUp.png
Website.png

Length:

Children:

2+ Years Old

Elevation:

1882m - 2595m

Website:

Nearby Trails & Points of Interest

Lac Blanc to  Lacs Noirs and Lac Cornu
Map Preview

A tough but beautiful trail that takes you from the Col des Montets upto Lac Blanc and from there you traverse the Aiguilles Rouges and visit Lacs Noirs and Lac Cornu

Length

Nearest Town

Starting Point

Route Type

16.45km / 10.22mi

Le Tour

Col des Montets

With Lift

Elevation Up

Elevation Up

1552m / 5091ft

1011m / 3320ft

Difficulty

Hike Duration

Run Duration

Beauty

7-12 Hours

4-6 Hours

Tags.png

Tags

Refuge, Snack Bar, Lake, Big Views, With Lift

Index to Lac Blanc with Lifts
Map Preview

The easiest way to reach Lac Blanc using the Flegere and Index lifts and then travers to the Lac Blanc before heading back to Flegere. A Family friendly way of visiting Lac Blanc

Length

Nearest Town

Starting Point

Route Type

6.21km / 3.85mi

Argentiere

Index Lift Station

With Lift

Elevation Up

Elevation Up

178m / 583ft

667m / 2188ft

Difficulty

Hike Duration

Run Duration

Beauty

2-3 Hours

1-2 Hours

Tags.png

Tags

Big Views, Lake, Family Friendly, Refuge, Snack Bar, With Lift

Lac Blanc

One of the most popular lakes in the Chamonix Valley with great reflections of the Mont Blanc

Nearest Town

Argentiere

Altitude

2352m / 7716ft

Show on Map
Col de la Gliere

Mountain pass above the Grand Balcon Sud near the Lacs Noirs and Lac Cornu

Nearest Town

Chamonix

Altitude

2461m / 8074ft

Show on Map
Col Cornu

Mountain pass near Lac Cornu high above the Grand Balcon Sud

Nearest Town

Chamonix

Altitude

2406m / 7893ft

Show on Map
Refuge Lac Blanc

Popular Refuge at the shores of the famous Lac Blanc

Nearest Town

Argentiere

Altitude

2353m / 7716 ft

Show on Map
Lac Cornu

Pictoresque lake located north from the Col du Cornu

Nearest Town

Chamonix

Altitude

2276m / 7467ft

Show on Map
Lacs Noirs

Two small lakes near de Col de la Gliere, reachable using the Index life at Flegere

Nearest Town

Chamonix

Altitude

2550m / 8366ft

Show on Map
bottom of page