A cable car to 3,842 m with breathtaking views of Mont Blanc and the glass 'Step into the Void'.
Address: Téléphérique de l'Aiguille du Midi, 100 Place de l'Aiguille du Midi, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
The Aiguille du Midi cable car opened in 1955 and was for years the highest in the world. It climbs about 2,800 metres from Chamonix to a rocky needle at 3,842 metres, where a lift inside the rock leads to the summit terrace.
From the top you see Mont Blanc, the highest peak in Western Europe at about 4,806 metres, and the glaciers of the Vallée Blanche. In 2013 "Step into the Void" was added: a glass box hanging over a 1,000-metre drop.
June to September for the best weather; the lift also runs in winter for skiers and views.
Take one of the first cabins in the morning, before clouds build up.
Look at the summit webcams before buying: if the top is in cloud, wait for another day.
Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.
3,842 metres above sea level.
Booking a time slot online is strongly recommended in summer to avoid long waits.
Children are allowed, but the altitude is high; very young children are not advised to go up.
