Aiguille du Midi
What the experts agree on
This jagged Alpine peak delivers breathtaking 360° views of Mont Blanc's range from 3,842m up. The glass skywalk (Pas dans le vide) offers heart-pounding thrills for those brave enough.
“A great broken tooth of rock rearing among the Alpine fastness of the Mont Blanc massif, the Aiguille du Midi (3842m) is one of Chamonix’ most distinctive geographical features.”
– Lonely Planet
3 Stars
"From its central spire (3 842m), the very top of the Aiguille, there is a panoramic view - as impressive as it is vertiginous - over the Mont Blanc range, and thrills to be had at the Pas dans le vide." Full review
"One of the world’s highest cable cars – the Aiguille du Midi – can take you up to 3,842 metres, with breathtaking views of the surrounding Alps"
"On a rainy day, we skip the hike and get a bus into Chamonix and take a cable car to the top of the Aiguille du Midi (3,842 metres) – the closest you can get to the summit of Mont Blanc..."