How do you get to the top of Aiguille du Midi?

An elevator inside the rock rises the visitor the final 42m to the top terrace at an altitude of 3,842m. From the terraces of the Aiguille du Midi, there is a departure point for the Panoramic Mont Blanc cable car, the highest cable car in the world, which connects France to Italy.



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To get to Aiguille du Midi you will ride two cable cars. The cable cars are well timed and it takes about 20 minutes to travel from Chamonix to Aiguille du Midi. Starting in Chamonix (1,035 meters/3,400 feet), the first cable car takes you to Plan de l'Aiguille (2,299 meters/7,542 feet).

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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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From the top of its 3777m, the Aiguille du Midi and its terraces offer a 360° view of the French, Swiss and Italian Alps. Thanks to an elevator, you can access the summit terrace at 3842m, to discover a breathtaking view of the Mont Blanc. THE STEP INTO THE VOID !

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Mountaineers climb the slopes of Augille du Midi with sights set possibly on climbing to the top of Europe, Mont Blanc. Rising from 1,035 meters to 3,777 meters (12,392 feet) up, the ride up to the Midi is the highest vertical ascent cable car in the world.

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The Aiguille du Midi summer views are some of the best in Chamonix, France. Up here at the top of Europe you can see for miles in every direction. Even down. Experiencing the Aiguille du Midi is a must on the list of awesome things to do in Chamonix and I doubt you'll be able to find anyone who disagrees.

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There are several different ski routes that are possible from the Classic Vallee Blanche to the steeper routes of the Grand Envers du Plan. If you wish to ski the Vallee Blanche or any of the runs from the Aiguille du Midi, we require that you ski at least one day of off-piste with the guide beforehand.

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Starting from the Aiguille du Midi station at 3842m, you climb via Mont Blanc du Tacul and Mont Maudit to the summit. This is more technical than the Gouter Route and requires 1:1 guiding. The descent can be done the same way or via the Refuge du Gouter and down the Gouter Route to Les Houches.

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August is the busiest time of year for Chamonix – busier than even New Year or half term week.

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Mont Blanc Unlimited - covers all areas in the Chamonix valley, including the Aiguille du Midi lift (3,842m) and a whole lot more.

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How long does a visit to the Aiguille du Midi take? An average trip on the summit lasts around two to three hours, although it can be closer to five if you're taking your time looking around. You can take as long as you like on a visit although in winter the last lift up is at 15:00 and the last decent at 16:30.

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It is advisable to exchange some cash before arriving in Chamonix. VAT is currently at 20%. There are reduced rates of 10% (restaurant food, attraction entry fee, public transport) and 5.5% (essential foodstuffs, books, concerts).

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TMB has enough variability and can be as expensive or as cheap as the traveler is willing to spend. For a couple from the US, the Tour du Mont Blanc hike cost varies from around $2500 to $8500 depending on the amount of luxury you prefer. The biggest expense will be the flight and accommodations.

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