How long does it take to do the Aiguille du Midi?

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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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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A one-way trip takes 30 minutes in a four-person gondola. Its operation is very weather dependant – if the wind is too strong, or if there is poor visibility, the gondola will close. Once at the far side you can connect on foot to the new Skyway Monte-Bianco (Helbronner) cable car.

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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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A gondola ride can last 30 minutes or 1 hour, but it's up to you.

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All year round we recommend wearing warm clothes to visit the top of the Aiguille du Midi, sometimes the temperature will be more than 20ºC colder than the town centre so you'll need to wrap up even in summer.

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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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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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Skiers negotiate the Arête de l'Aiguille du Midi to descend the famous Vallée Blanche and other off-piste itineraries. The cable-car can carry 100 people.

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How many days do you need in Chamonix? As many days as you can get, to be honest. You could spend an entire summer in Chamonix and still not see all of it. But even if you only have a couple of days, visiting Chamonix in the summer would still be a rewarding trip.

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