Chamonix-Plan de l'Aiguille hiking trail

Discover the Aiguille du Midi, Chamonix's iconic attraction for over 60 years. In just 20 minutes, the cable car takes you from the town center to the gates of the Haute Montagne, at an altitude of 3842 meters.Up there, a 360° panorama of the French, Swiss and Italian Alps awaits you, with a breathtaking view of Mont Blanc from the summit terrace. For the more adventurous, take on "Le Pas dans le Vide", a glass box suspended above a 1000-metre drop. Also explore "Le Tube", a steel gallery at 3700m, and "Espace Vertical", the world's highest museum dedicated to mountaineering. For the full experience, fly over the Glacier du Géant to Italy on the Panoramic Mont-Blanc gondola (summer only, extra charge). Dining options, including the "3842m" restaurant, are available at the summit. Halfway up, you can stop off at Plan de l'Aiguille (2310m), a starting point for summer hikes. PRACTICAL INFORMATION - Bring warm clothing, sunglasses and sun cream. - Children under 3 years of age are not allowed to visit, and children under 5 are not recommended. - The total visit lasts an average of 2 to 3 hours (including travel time). Depending on the number of visitors, this time may be doubled. - Times and frequency of departures vary according to the time of year and the number of visitors: please consult the table and notes corresponding to the date of your visit. IMMERSIVE 4D CINEMA The first immersive 4D cinema dedicated to the mountains, located in the departure station of the Aiguille du Midi cable car. This new space awaits you at the Aiguille du Midi departure station. Discover our first 4D projection "L'oiseau des Cimes". Film length: 12 minutes Children: 5 years and over (+ 1.10 M) Payment and booking on site at the cinema reception desk. Payment by credit card only

Long term surface parking. 800 spaces in summer and 500 spaces in winter. 14 parking spaces for people with reduced mobility.Located at the entrance to Chamonix, the Centre-ville parking lot, formerly known as Le Grépon, is served by public transport. It's just a 5-minute walk from the town center. Please note that camping cars are not permitted. The height limit is 2m. Ideally located for access to the Aiguille du Midi cable car.

Refuge de moyenne montagne, au pied des Aiguilles de Chamonix, dominant la vallée de Chamonix Hors gardiennage, le refuge possède un local ouvert en permanence l’hiver de 10 places.

Free public restroomsThe toilets are located behind the Aiguille du Midi gondola after the tunnel in the town centre-Grépon car park.