Aiguille du Midi & Step into the Void
Aiguille du Midi
A 20-minute cable car ride from Chamonix climbs to 3,842 meters for close-up views of Mont Blanc. Below the glass box 'Step into the Void,' a drop of more than a thousand meters opens up.
The Aiguille du Midi cable car opened in 1955. It runs in two sections, passing the intermediate station Plan de l'Aiguille to reach 3,777 meters, and then an elevator takes you to the summit platform at 3,842 meters. From there you get 360° views of Mont Blanc, the Grandes Jorasses, and the mountains of Switzerland and Italy. 'Step into the Void' is an all-glass viewing box that juts out over the cliff, and there is often a queue for photos. A round-trip ticket costs about 80 euros. In peak season, be sure to book a time slot on the official website. High altitude can cause altitude sickness, so move slowly, and bring a warm jacket and sunglasses.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:10–17:00 (varies by season)
Nearby sights
- Plan de l'Aiguille & Grand Balcon Nord
- Panoramic Mont-Blanc Gondola
- Vallée Blanche
- Bossons Glacier
- Chamonix Town Centre
- Musée Alpin de Chamonix
- Mont Blanc
- Lac des Gaillands