Access and map - Getting to the Aiguille du Midi

Information : Very busy in August

If you can’t find availability online for your desired date, you have 2 options:

Option 1: Go directly to the ticket office on the day of your visit. We recommend arriving as early as possible, ideally before 9 a.m, to secure tickets for a later departure that day subject to availability.

Option 2: Every day at 5 p.m., additional time slots are released online for visits taking place 48 hours later.

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Go to the Aiguille du Midi

Take the cable car from Chamonix to Aiguille du Midi. There is a charge for parking near the departure stations.

Aiguille du Midi

100 Place de l'Aiguille du Midi, 74400 Chamonix MontBlanc

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Practical information

Visitor tips

Children

Forbidden under 3 years.

Not recommended for children under 5.

Seniors

Except on medical advice.

Toilets

At the start - Plan de l'Aiguille - At the summit.

Free lockers (hand luggage size)

Departure from Chamonix cable car

Picnic Room

No picnic room.

Animals

Animals are not allowed.

Effets of altitude

Altitude does not have the same effect on all organisms, so if you experience any undesirable effects, don't hesitate to contact our staff, whom are trained to deal with such symptoms.

Drones

Forbidden

Accessibility

Reduced mobility

Wheelchair access for accompanied persons. Maximum 2 wheelchairs per cabin. Accessible elevator for Le Pas dans le Vide®.

Dining area at the top not accessible.

Disabled toilets

Yes, in Chamonix and at the summit of the Aiguille du Midi.

Assistance and guide dogs.

Assistance dogs and guide dogs are admitted free of charge, upon presentation of proof.

Parking

Paid parking at Le Grepon

Chose eco-friendly mobility by taking the bus:

Access Chamonix Mobilité bus transport with your MONT BLANC Unlimited (winter) or MONT BLANC MultiPass (summer) ski pass.

Audio guide app'

Guide app'

To discover the Aiguille du Midi site in the best possible conditions, 17 audio guides have been specifically recorded to accompany you

Download the Application on the stores:

Apple Store or Google Play

Need more information? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions!

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Aiguille du Midi map

Consult the interactive map of the Aiguille du Midi for all the main points of interest and opening times

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Go to the Aiguille du Midi

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Accessibility

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Audio guide app'

Aiguille du Midi map

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