Aiguille du Midi
Chamonix, France
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Is it worth going up the Aiguille du Midi?
Once you reach its summit, you will enjoy an exceptional panoramic view and a point of view that you will not find anywhere else. You can see not only Chamonix, but also Switzerland and the Aosta Valley of Italy. It is not for nothing that the Aiguille du Midi is one of the largest peaks of Mont-Blanc!
Why is the Aiguille du Midi famous?
The Aiguille du Midi cable car holds the world record for the highest vertical ascent: 2807m (from 1035m to 3842m). This is the closest you can get to the Mont Blanc on a lift system.
Do I need to book an Aiguille du Midi?
To ensure your visit to Aiguille du Midi, it is highly recommended to purchase your ticket in advance. Tickets can be purchased online through our website. This includes both the entrance ticket and the reservation for your place in the cable car.
How long does it take to climb the Aiguille du Midi?
If you chose the Aiguille du Midi route, "the Three Mont Blanc Route", you will stay overnight at the Refuge des Cosmiques hut (reservation required). The next morning you will ascend to the top and make your way back down again, resulting in an approximate 13 hours hike. How dangerous is the climb?