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Gondola

Plan Joran Gondola

Gondola

Type

Gondola

Length

Length

Can children ride this lift

Children

1.5+ Years Old

Elevation range for this lift

Elevation

1252m - 2134m

Official website link

Website

The Plan Joran gondola runs from the Grand Montets ground station (1252m) near Argentiere to Plan Joran (2134) on the Montagne de Lognan. A fire in September 2018 destroyed the old mid station of the Grand Montets area thereby disabling the Lognan Cable car. Plans are underway to rebuild this old route which used to go all the way to the Grand Montets summit. For now the Plan Joran gondola remains the only way to reach the Montagne de Lognan. The Glacier d'Argentiere is one of the main attractions of the Montagne de Lognan with trails running parallel to the glacier and providing multiple viewing points. The Chalet Refuge de Lognan is an excellent jump of point for those trails. 


The Grand Montets ground station has a ticket office where you can buy tickets directly on the same day. For exact operating dates, ticket prices and to buy your tickets online, visit the official website.


A chalet hotel was built on the Montagne de Lognan in 1905. In 1924 a cable car was opened. The two stage cable that used to run from the ground station to Lognan and then onwards to the Grand Montets was finished in 1962.  For a ton more historical and technical information about this lift, you can visit the French Remontee-Mechanique website.

Plan Joran Gondola Hiking & Running Trails

Below we are listing the hiking and running trails and nearby sights and points of interests for the Plan Joran Gondola. Using the Plan Joran Gondola will make it much easier to reach these trails and sights.

Argentiere Glacier and Refuge Lognan

Length

6.3km

Elevation +

+474m / -474m

Difficulty

Moderate

8

Very Good

Dogs

Dogs Allowed

Children

9+ Years old

When to Go

Start Jul - End Sep

A wonderful exploration trail getting up close with the Glacier d'Argentiere and a visit to the Chalet Refuge de Lognan. Amazing views and a spectacular glacier.

Plan Joran Gondola Points of Interest

Argentiere

Town

9

Exceptional

Larger town located at the north-eastern end of the Chamonix Valley

Nearest Town

Argentiere

Altitude

1250m

Glacier Argentiere

Glacier

9

Exceptional

This glacier lies above the town of Argentiere right next to the Grand Montets ski area

Nearest Town

Argentiere

Altitude

1840m

Chalet Refuge de Lognan

Refuge

8

Very Good

Beautifully situated refuge and restaurant near the Argentiere Glacier

Nearest Town

Argentiere

Altitude

2032m

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