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Cime Caron Cable Car

The Téléphérique de la Cime Caron climbs from 2,320 m to the summit ridge above Val Thorens. The installation dates from 1983; its two cabins, destroyed in November 2024, were replaced and the cable car reopened on 22 November 2025.

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Téléphérique de la Cime Caron above Val Thorens, Savoie
Rémih · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
At a glance
Type
Panoramic cable car
Access
Paid
Price
€23.50 adult · €17.60 child (summer 2026)
Duration
About 5 minutes (BEA-TT)
Best season
4 July – 28 August 2026 (summer)
Parking
Paid covered car parks P1 and P2 in Val Thorens
Town
Les Belleville
Wheelchair access
Accessible Source: Caron 3200

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Price

Accès piéton Cime Caron depuis Val Thorens — adulte (été 2026)
23,50 €Aucune source n'indique s'il s'agit d'un aller simple ou d'un aller-retour.
Accès piéton Cime Caron depuis Val Thorens — enfant (été 2026)
17,60 €

What is Cime Caron Cable Car

The Téléphérique de la Cime Caron starts at 2,320 m and arrives at the summit ridge, below the summit of the same name, above Val Thorens, in the commune of Les Belleville. It is operated by SETAM under a concession from the Syndicat Mixte pour l'aménagement de Les Belleville.

It is a Poma cable car commissioned in January 1983: 866 m of vertical, 2,054 m long, 11 m/s on the line, about five minutes of travel per the BEA-TT report. It is not a new installation. Both cabins were destroyed in the collision of 19 November 2024; they were replaced with Calag Gangloff cabins and the cable car reopened on 22 November 2025. Their exact capacity is not publishable: the manufacturer says 150, the local press up to 124.

The top station altitude is given as 3,193 m by the BEA-TT and 3,186 m by other sources. Note that “Caron 3200” is the commercial name of the arrival building, not an altitude. That 800 m² building over four levels holds a panoramic restaurant, a 260 m² rooftop terrace, a wine bar, a shop and an exhibition room, with 360° views.

Activities

What you can do here

Practical

Practical information

Altitude
Bottom station 2,320 m · top station 3,193 m per the BEA-TT, 3,186 m per other sources. The Cime de Caron summit is given as 3,195 m. “Caron 3200” is a commercial name.
Operator
SETAM
Summer 2026 hours
4 July to 28 August 2026, daily, 9:45am–4:15pm, last ascent 3:45pm. The English page of the site says 4:00pm rather than 4:15pm.
Summer 2026 prices
Pedestrian access to the Cime Caron from Val Thorens: €23.50 adult, €17.60 child. No source states whether this is one-way or return. Free from 3 to 5 with proof; under 3 not allowed.
Passes
Three contradictory statements coexist about pass inclusion. Ask at the ticket desk before buying.
Journey time
About 5 minutes (BEA-TT). The often-quoted 4 min 20 s describes the pre-2025 configuration.
Parking
Paid covered car parks P1 and P2 in Val Thorens (P2: 10 rue du Soleil, 73440 Les Belleville), booking via Valtho Parc 04 79 00 02 49.
Dogs
Accessibility
Caron 3200 states it is wheelchair accessible via the lifts and covered walkways. Pushchairs are not allowed on the lifts; access is not advised for children under 7.
Coordonnées
45.2805688° N, 6.5626129° E — point de gare aval issu d'OpenStreetMap seul, non confirmé par une source exploitant.
Contact
SETAM 04 79 00 07 08 · Caron 3200 04 79 00 80 20
Access

How to get there

By car

Val Thorens, commune of Les Belleville (73440). Paid covered car parks P1 and P2, booking via Valtho Parc.

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Public transport

In summer 2026 free shuttles serve the Caron gondola, the Cairn gondola being closed.

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When to visit

When to visit

Summer 2026 operation runs 4 July to 28 August, daily, with a last ascent at 3:45pm. The winter dates on the operator's listing (21 November 2026 – 2 May 2027) are forward-looking.

Winter

Winter season

Winter access window
Not specified
Winter infrastructure
Alpine skiing
Snow panorama
Clear Mont-Blanc view
Equipment mandated
Loi Montagne II — winter tyres or chains required (1 Nov – 31 Mar)
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Photos

Gallery

Le sommet de la cime de Caron vu du col du GolletRémih · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Cime Caron cable car new?

No. The installation is the 1983 Poma cable car. Only the two cabins, destroyed in the collision of 19 November 2024, were replaced; the cable car reopened on 22 November 2025.

How high does it arrive?

3,193 m per the BEA-TT report, 3,186 m per other sources. The Cime de Caron summit is given as 3,195 m. “Caron 3200” is the name of the arrival building, not an altitude.

What are the summer 2026 hours?

4 July to 28 August 2026, daily, 9:45am to 4:15pm, last ascent 3:45pm. The English version of the site says 4:00pm.

What does a pedestrian ride cost?

€23.50 for an adult and €17.60 for a child in summer 2026. No source says whether that is one-way or return.

Is this the same as the lift from Orelle?

No. The Orelle–Caron gondola, opened in December 2021, is a different installation reaching the same summit from the Maurienne. Its figures do not apply to the Val Thorens cable car.

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Sources

Sources & verification

Multi-source verification at publication. Information may change — confirm with the official operator before travelling.

Published 8 août 2026·Updated 10/08/26

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