Aiguille du Midi is a popular mountain peak that is part of the Mont Blanc Massif of the French Alps, and it is accompanied by some additional facilities for the visitors. The mountain peak is accessed by cable car from the Commune of Chamonix, in the far east of the French Republic, and is perhaps one of the more popular attractions in the area.
As it is a very popular destination for people who do not have great experience in mountaineering, this peak is easily accessible by the said cable car, and once at the top, people can be as close as possible to the majestic Mont Blanc without the need to put in any climbing effort.
Standing at an elevation of 3,482 meters (12,605 feet) above sea level, there are around half a million visitors per year, where the first ascent to the peak was recorded on 4 August 1818 by Antoni Malczewski, J. M. Balmat, and 5 guides. The cable car was built in 1955, even though there were plans to build it in 1909.
Once the summit is reached, one can see the panoramic viewing platform, the café and the gift shop, and even though the regular people are unable to leave the visitor facilities on the Midi’s summit due to the danger, nonetheless, mountaineers and skiers can pass through a tunnel to reach the steep and extremely exposed ice ridge to descend to the glacier below.
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To make the summit even more interesting, in December 2013, a glass skywalk named “Step Into The Void” was added at the Aiguille du Midi peak, from where the view is 1,035 meters (3,396 feet) down, and even Mont Blanc can be seen to the south.
Yet, other peaks that can be seen are: Dome du Gouter (4,304 m), Refuge Vallot (4,362 m), Mont Maudit (4,465 m), Mont Blanc du Tacul (4,248 m), and on clear days, it is possible to see the Matterhorn (4,478 m), the Monte Rosa (4,634 m) and the Grand Combin (4,314 m).
Definitely, as one of the most thrilling experiences a person can have in France, this alluring peak is going to offer every single person a unique view, exciting moments, gourmet pleasure, and pure enjoyment.
