Behind the scenes

in the Engine room

Think you know the Pointe de la Masse gondola lift in Les Menuires? You’ll love this XXL panoramic experience where you get to find out all its secrets! Go behind the scenes of the machine room, from the engine to the cabin, not forgetting the lift profile and the different jobs involved. Fun and educational, this open-air museum is home to a LEGO® model that will delight visitors of all ages.

Entry is free with a valid lift pass.

Guided tours

Discover the engine room with a professional

Go behind the scenes of the Pointe de la Masse gondola on a guided tour with a member of the ski area operations team. Engine, acceleration, clutch, cabin, pylon, line profile, jobs... Find out all there is to know about how we transport skiers!

Every Thursday at 11am, meet at the top of the Pointe de la Masse.

In the heart of the gondola lift

This veritable open-air museum provides fun and educational information about how it was built and how it operates. To make the experience even more rewarding, visitors of all ages will love the identical LEGO® model of the gondola lift. Explanatory videos are shown to give visitors a better understanding of the different jobs involved in building and running the ski lifts.

Perched up high, the engine room enjoys a bird’s eye view of the arrival station and its exceptional mechanics. During your visit, you’ll explore the lift’s engines, as well as the features of its cabins, pylons, and line profile. This fascinating excursion is sure to delight the whole family and all those who love fine mechanical engineering!