Can you ski from the top of Aiguille du Midi?

Voie Normale (the classic ski route) It follows the line of least gradient through a labyrinth of glaciers, including Géant, Tacul and the famous Mer de Glace. From the top of the Aiguille du Midi cable car, it's a 200 m climb down the notorious Arête before you you put skis on.



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This famous needle, which is one of the highest in Chamonix, has been an unmissable destination for visitors for more than 60 years. In just 20 minutes, the Aiguille du Midi cable car will take you from the centre of Chamonix to the high mountains, reaching an altitude of 3,842 m.

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Mont Blanc Massif has the highest peak in all of Europe. People die every year due to the high altitude and rock slides, making it arguably the most dangerous mountain to climb. There have been dozens of deaths every year. The total number of fatalities is between 6,000-8,000.

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There are a number of ski areas in Chamonix which provides easy slopes for quick progression to intermediate and more advanced terrain. In the ski areas of Les Planards, Le Tour, Argentiere/Les Grands Montets, Vallorcine, and Chamonix/Brevent, as well as Les Houches there are beginner slopes for all ages.

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