Grand Balcon Nord: Plan de l'Aiguille du Midi-Montenvers

The famous rack-and-pinion train from Chamonix takes you to the Montenvers site at 1913 m. A breathtaking panorama of the Mer de Glace glacier, Les Drus and the Grandes Jorasses.The experience continues with the new gondola lift, which plunges you into the heart of the mountains and takes you to the Ice Cave. This magical gallery, sculpted each year by hand directly into the glacier, will amaze the whole family. To understand this fascinating world, visit the Glaciorium, an interactive space dedicated to glaciology and the history of the Mer de Glace. Allow 2 to 3 hours for the complete visit (including travel time and the cave). • Several dining options are available on site: o Montenvers Refuge Restaurant: For a Savoyard or traditional meal. o Le Panoramique: Restaurant with breathtaking views of the glacier. o Bar des Glaciers: For a quick bite. And the legendary Hôtel Refuge du Montenvers for an unforgettable night.

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

In the heart of the mythical Montenvers Refuge, let yourself be carried away by the authenticity of a high altitude restaurant. Enjoy lunch on the sunny terrace facing the Drus or inside, in the authentic and warm dining room.The Restaurant du Montenvers offers mountain cuisine, with a focus on transalpine flavors... Snail cassolette from the Mont Blanc region, morel mushroom crust, spit-roasted poultry or signature fondues from master cheesemaker Boujon will delight Montenvers visitors. The restaurant can also be privatized to enjoy friendly mountain evenings at an altitude of 1913 m.

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.

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

A small but splendid body of water, Lac Bleu enchants hikers who are fond of mountain lakes and also impresses visitors who stop off at the Plan de l'Aiguille on their way up to the Aiguille du Midi.An easy trail that starts from the arrival point of the Plan de l'Aiguille cable car (about 15 minutes), Lac Bleu is set in a beautiful verdant landscape enhanced by the rocks and crystal-clear waters. Sweeping view over the Chamonix Valley.