According to the press release issued by Mont-Blanc Natural Resort on 31st August 2018:
Following the scheduled maintenance operation on the Tour-Charamillon gondola at the beginning of the week and the checks that ensued, our team identified a number of mechanical parts on the drive pulley shaft (consecutive wear to the number of hours of this pulley).
To replace these parts, we must place an order that will require several weeks of manufacturing.
Therefore we inform you about the closure of the Tour - Charamillon gondola for the end of the summer season.
However access to the area of Balme is still possible by the Vallorcine gondola.
It will stay open to customers until September 16, 2018.
The Autannes chairlift also remains open.
Best regards
