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Aiguille du Midi
Aiguille du Midi is a 3,842-meter high rocky peak in the Mont Blanc massif near Chamonix and is considered one of the most spectacular viewpoints in the French Alps. Since 1955, the summit has been accessible by a cable car that was the highest in the world at the time of its opening and still holds the record for the greatest vertical ascent in a single section. From the top station, visitors enjoy an unparalleled panorama of Mont Blanc, Europe's highest peak, as well as the surrounding glaciers and four-thousand-meter summits. A major highlight is the 'Step into the Void' skywalk, a glass box that gives visitors the sensation of floating over a thousand-meter deep abyss. Aiguille du Midi also serves as a vital starting point for mountaineers skiing the Vallée Blanche or embarking on challenging climbing expeditions within the massif. The modern infrastructure includes multiple viewing terraces, a museum, and a restaurant, all built directly into the narrow granite ridges. Despite its extreme alpine location, the cable car makes the summit safely accessible to thousands of tourists from around the world each year.
- Location: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
- Top sights: Terrasse Chamonix · Terrasse Vallée Blanche · Terrasse Aravis
- Nearby: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (5 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -7 | -6 | -3 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 5 | -1 | -5 |
| Rain mm | 107 | 77 | 94 | 74 | 117 | 105 | 103 | 105 | 76 | 86 | 94 | 110 |
📋 Practical info
Geography
Facts
- Summit elevation: 3,842 meters
- Cable car completed in 1955
- Starts in Chamonix at 1,035m
- Travel time to summit is approx. 20 mins
- Part of the Mont Blanc massif
- 'Step into the Void' glass skywalk
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Sights in the town Aiguille du Midi (9)
Terrasse Aravis
Panoramic terrace with views of the Aravis mountain range and the French Alps.
Musée de l'Alpinisme de Pointe🏛 museum
Museum on Aiguille du Midi showcasing the history of mountaineering and alpine equipment.
Aiguille du Midi
Mountain peak in the French Alps, 3842 m high, accessible by cable car with viewing platforms.
Palier Hypoxie
Altitude stop on the way to the Aiguille du Midi summit, named for the thin air.
Pointe Lachenal
Rocky summit near Aiguille du Midi, part of the Mont Blanc massif.
Gros Rognon
Rock formation in the Mont Blanc massif, located close to Aiguille du Midi.
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Frequently asked questions
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