Aiguille du Midi

The Aiguille du Midi, in Chamonix

The Aiguille du Midi is one of the most emblematic summits of Chamonix, accessible by a dizzying cable car. The Chamonix audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this exceptional belvedere, facing Mont Blanc, in the heart of the high mountain.

The dizzying belvedere facing Mont Blanc

The Aiguille du Midi is one of the most spectacular sites of Chamonix and of the Alps. This rocky summit, which culminates at 3,842 metres of altitude, is accessible from the town by a cable car among the most impressive of the world, which climbs in a few minutes into the heart of the high mountain. At the summit, panoramic terraces offer a breathtaking view over the Mont Blanc massif, the aiguilles, the glaciers and, on a clear day, as far as the summits of Switzerland and Italy. There you also find a glass box suspended in the void, the famous Step into the Void, strong sensation guaranteed. The Aiguille du Midi is also the starting point of mountaineering itineraries, including the famous Vallée Blanche. It is an unforgettable stop of Chamonix.

What to see

Here you enjoy the panoramic terraces at 3,842 metres, accessible by a dizzying cable car, offering an exceptional view over the Mont Blanc massif, the aiguilles and the glaciers, as well as the glass box suspended in the void, the Step into the Void, the starting point of the Vallée Blanche. The Aiguille du Midi is a spectacular site of Chamonix. It is an unforgettable stop, accessible by cable car.

Practical information

The Aiguille du Midi is accessible from the centre of Chamonix by the Aiguille du Midi cable car. The ascent follows its own hours and conditions, which strongly depend on the weather and the season; the altitude and the cold require good clothing. It is best to check the conditions and the opening before going up.

At what altitude is the Aiguille du Midi in Chamonix?

The summit of the Aiguille du Midi culminates at 3,842 metres of altitude, accessible by a dizzying cable car from the town; its terraces offer an exceptional view over the Mont Blanc massif.

Where is the Aiguille du Midi?

Above Chamonix, in the Mont Blanc massif, in France.