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Pointe de la Masse Gondola
The Pointe de la Masse gondola climbs to 2,804 m above Les Menuires. It runs Sunday to Wednesday only — the rest of the area opens every day.
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At a glance
Type
Gondola
Access
Paid
Best season
Summer (4 July – 28 August 2026)
Town
Les Belleville
Winter access
open
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Price
26,00 €
19,50 €
What is Pointe de la Masse Gondola
The Pointe de la Masse gondola climbs to 2,804 m above Les Menuires, in the commune of Les Belleville. It is a 10-seat detachable gondola — not a cable car, contrary to what is often written.
One fact governs everything else: it is closed from Thursday to Saturday inclusive. It runs Sunday to Wednesday only, while the rest of the Les Menuires area is open seven days a week. Les 3 Vallées state this plainly, and it is exactly the kind of detail that ruins a day out.
The operator advertises 1,000 m of ascent in 8 minutes, an optional glass-floored cabin, and machine-room access included with the pedestrian ticket.
Activities
What you can do here
Practical
Practical information
Type
10-seat detachable gondola (TCD10). Not a cable car.
Arrival altitude
2,804 m
Opening days
Sunday to Wednesday. Closed Thursday to Saturday inclusive, unlike the rest of the Les Menuires area.
Summer 2026
4 July to 28 August 2026 per Les 3 Vallées. A secondary source writes "5 July to 29 August".
Duration
1,000 m of ascent in 8 minutes (operator's wording)
Coordinates
45.299101° N, 6.509023° E — summit viewpoint per the DATAtourisme queue, not the bottom station
Glass-floored cabin
Offered as an option. Supplement not quantified by the sources consulted.
Machine room
Access advertised as included with the pedestrian ticket. Hours not published.
Dogs
Accessibility
When to visit
When to visit
Summer 2026: 4 July to 28 August per Les 3 Vallées. But the question that matters is not the period, it is the day: the gondola is closed Thursday to Saturday inclusive. Come on a Sunday, Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday.
Winter
Winter season
Winter access window
Open (cleared road)
Winter infrastructure
Alpine skiing
Snow panorama
Not specified
Equipment mandated
Loi Montagne II — winter tyres or chains required (1 Nov – 31 Mar)
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is the Pointe de la Masse served by a cable car?
No. It is a 10-seat detachable gondola (TCD10), described as a "gondola lift" by Les Menuires. A "Pointe de la Masse cable car" does not exist.
Which days does the gondola run?
Sunday to Wednesday only. It is closed from Thursday to Saturday inclusive, while the rest of the Les Menuires area runs 7 days a week.
How high does it go?
2,804 m. The operator advertises 1,000 m of ascent covered in 8 minutes.
Is there a glass-floored cabin?
Yes, a glass-floored cabin is offered. No source consulted puts a figure on the supplement.
How much does the ride cost?
One reading gives €26.00 for a single adult ascent and €19.50 with the ascent pass, but these are not confirmed on an operator pricing page.
Sources
Sources & verification
- Les Menuires — la Pointe de la Masse en été
- Les Menuires — cabine à plancher de verre
- Les Menuires — remontées piétonnes
- Les 3 Vallées — ouvertures été 2026
- Skipass Les Menuires — dates d'ouverture et horaires de la station
- Les Menuires — PDF des remontées mécaniques été
- Remontées-mécaniques.net — TCD10 de la Pointe de la Masse, Les Menuires
- Komoot — Pointe de la Masse
Multi-source verification at publication. Information may change — confirm with the official operator before travelling.
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