Aiguille du Midi

Mountain Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France

What to expect

The Aiguille du Midi is a 3842m peak in the Mont Blanc massif of the French Alps, located in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France. It offers a unique experience with its high-altitude cable car, which takes visitors from the center of Chamonix to an altitude of 3,842 meters in just 20 minutes. The top of the Aiguille du Midi features several terraces with breathtaking 360° views of the French, Swiss, and Italian Alps. Visitors can access the summit terrace at 3,842 meters via an elevator and enjoy the view of the Mont Blanc. The site also features the 'Step into the Void,' a glass box with a 1,000-meter drop, and the 'Tube,' a 32-meter-long steel gallery. The Aiguille du Midi is a popular starting point for mountain races, including the ascent of Mont Blanc, and is home to the highest museum in the world. The place is not recommended for children under 5 years old, and the visit is forbidden to children under 3 years old

Plan your family visit to the Aiguille du Midi with these blog insights 👇

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Wanderings in Haute Savoie

Wanderings in Haute Savoie
This family's experience:

Activities: We took the cable car to the Aiguille du Midi, a mountain peak near Chamonix, reaching an altitude of nearly 4,000 meters. We enjoyed the stunning views of the Mont Blanc massif and the town of Chamonix from the top

Highlights: The kids were amazed by the height and the stunning views from the top of the Aiguille du Midi. It was a unique and memorable experience ✨

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Visit the Aiguille du Midi in Mont Blanc with the family

Visit the Aiguille du Midi in Mont Blanc with the family
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Aiguille du Midi with our children, taking the Helbronner and Panoramic Mont Blanc teleferics. We saw glaciers, peaks, and crevasses

Highlights: The children enjoyed the views and the experience of being at 3842m altitude. We all loved the breathtaking views of the Mont Blanc ✨