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Aiguille du Midi Cable Car
A cable car to 3,842 m facing Mont-Blanc, with the Pas dans le Vide glass box, the 360° panoramic terrace and the crossing to Italy at the Géant glacier.
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At a glance
Type
Téléphérique panoramique haute altitude
Access
Payant
Price
À partir de 60,20 € (adulte AR, tarif dynamique)
Duration
20 min montée · 3 h–4 h sur place
Best season
Juin – septembre (été) · décembre – mars (ski)
Parking
Payant (Grépon, Aiguille du Midi)
Animals
Non admis en cabine
Stroller / Reduced mobility
Non recommandé (haute altitude, escaliers Plan de l'Aiguille)
Town
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Wheelchair access
Partially accessible Source: Compagnie du Mont-Blanc / Aiguille du Midi (site officiel)
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Price
Adulte aller-retour Chamonix ↔ Aiguille du Midi
60,20 €Tarification dynamique de 60,20 € à 83 € selon la date — fenêtre 1 juin – 30 nov 2026
Jeune/Senior aller-retour (5–14 ans, 65+)
51,20 €Tarif dynamique 51,20 € – 70,60 €
Pass Tribu (2 ad + ≥2 enfants) aller-retour
186,70 €Tarif dynamique 186,70 € – 257,40 €
Aller simple adulte
51,90 €Plein tarif 61 € en été
Aller-retour Plan de l'Aiguille (2 317 m)
43,00 €Arrêt intermédiaire, hors sommet
Aller-retour Chamonix ↔ Pointe Helbronner (Italie)
125,50 €Combo Aiguille du Midi + Panoramic Mont-Blanc, vente uniquement aux caisses, sous réserve météo
Tronçon Plan de l'Aiguille → sommet 3 842 m
40,00 €Pour ceux qui montent à pied jusqu'au Plan
Enfant moins de 5 ans
0,00 €Gratuit aux caisses sur justificatif, interdit aux moins de 3 ans
Personne en situation de handicap + 1 accompagnant
30,10 €50 % de réduction sur le tarif adulte de base
What is Aiguille du Midi Cable Car
The Aiguille du Midi cable car links Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (1,035 m) to the summit of the Aiguille du Midi at 3,842 m in two sections and roughly 20 minutes. Operated by the Compagnie du Mont-Blanc, it is one of the highest cable cars in Europe and the quickest panoramic vantage point facing the Mont Blanc range.
At the top, visitors can step into the famous Step into the Void glass box, suspended 1,035 m above the valley; ride the summit lift to the 360-degree panoramic terrace; explore the Espace Vertical mountaineering museum at 3,777 m; watch the Mont-Blanc 4D film at the lower station; and cross to the Italian side aboard the Panoramic Mont-Blanc gondola to Pointe Helbronner (summer only).
2026 prices: adult return EUR 60.20 - 83, child rate available. Season: year-round (subject to weather and maintenance windows). Hours: from 7:10 a.m. to 6 p.m., variable depending on season. Partially accessible for visitors with reduced mobility (top section by lift). The Aiguille du Midi is also the launch point for the Vallée Blanche, the legendary 22 km off-piste glacier descent.
Activities
What you can do here
Practical
Practical information
Address
100 place de l'Aiguille du Midi, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc View on map
Coordinates
45.9166° N · 6.8702° E (Chamonix departure station)
Altitude
1,035 m (departure) → 3,777 m (summit station) → 3,842 m (terrace)
Opening hours
Summer 2026: 13/06–30/06 every day 7:10am–5:30pm · 1/07–23/08 every day 6:10am–6:00pm · 24/08–13/09 every day 7:10am–5:30pm · 14/09–27/09 every day 8:10am–5:00pm · 28/09–1/11 every day 8:10am–4:30pm. Winter 2025-2026: 20/12–29/03 every day 8:10am–4:30pm. Annual maintenance closure 2/11–18/12/2026. Verified on the official website on 21 May 2026 — subject to seasonal changes.
Booking
At aiguilledumidi.montblancnaturalresort.com — compulsory time slot in July-August. At the ticket desks on site, subject to availability. The Helbronner combo is only sold at the summit ticket desks. Verified on 21 May 2026.
Parking
Paid: Grépon car park (town centre, covered) and Aiguille du Midi outdoor car park, with electric charging points. Free Chamonix bus included with any return or Multipass ticket.
Dogs
Not allowed in the cabin, except assistance dogs for people with disabilities.
Accessibility
Summit wheelchair accessible (with assistance); Plan de l'Aiguille has many stairs and is not suitable unaccompanied. Accessible toilets at the departure station. 2 free disabled parking spaces in front of the station. Forbidden for under-3s, not recommended for under-5s. Verified on 21 May 2026.
Visit duration
20-minute ascent per section · allow 3 to 4 hours for the full visit (summit, Pas dans le Vide, Espace Vertical, restaurant)
Contact
+33 (0)4 50 53 22 75 (customer service 8:15am–5:00pm) — sales +33 (0)4 50 53 14 14. Verified on 21 May 2026.
Access
How to get there
By car
From Geneva (≈1h15) via the A40 then E25, Chamonix-Sud exit, follow signs for 'Aiguille du Midi'. From Annecy (≈1h30) via the A41 then A40. Paid Grépon or Aiguille du Midi car park 5 minutes' walk from the departure station. Off-season, parking is easier; in July-August, arrive before 8am.
Open in MapsPublic transport
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc SNCF station is a 10-minute walk via the Mont-Blanc Express (Saint-Gervais ↔ Vallorcine regional train, TGV connections at Saint-Gervais-le-Fayet). Free Chamonix-Sud bus with Multipass ticket. Direct coach links from Geneva (FlixBus, ALSA).
Open in MapsBy bike
Chamonix valley greenway to the town centre, then 200 m on foot. Covered bike parking at the departure station.
Open in MapsNearest stops
- JEAN FRANCO · Chamonix Bus · 04 · 68 m
- LE GREPON · Chamonix Bus · 01, 02, 03, 21, N1, V1, V2 · 98 m
- GREPON CAISSE · Chamonix Bus · 04 · 105 m
- Chamonix Bus · Fare : 2 € (à bord) · 1,50 € (appli) · gratuit avec la carte d'hôte ou un forfait ski · Official fares & timetables →
Transport data verified on 2026-06-15 · source transport.data.gouv.fr (Licence Etalab 2.0)
When to visit
When to visit
The Téléphérique de l'Aiguille du Midi feels different depending on the season. In summer (July-August), the 6:10am departures are the insider's tip: clear sky, golden light on the massif, low crowds before 9am. Between 11am and 3pm in high season, the wait can exceed 1 hour both at the ticket desks and for the cabin. In winter, the cable car serves as access to the Vallée Blanche for guided off-piste skiers; tourists enjoy fewer crowds and a snowy setting. The shoulder seasons (May-June, September-October) offer the best compromise: fewer crowds, often favourable conditions, and dynamic prices at their lowest.
Events : The cable car is open almost all year except for maintenance closure (2 Nov – 18 Dec 2026). Exhibition openings at the Espace Vertical and themed evenings at Le 3842 restaurant are announced on the official website.
Winter
Winter season
Winter access window
Open (cleared road)
Winter infrastructure
Not specified
Snow panorama
Clear Mont-Blanc view
Equipment mandated
Loi Montagne II — winter tyres or chains required (1 Nov – 31 Mar)
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do you book the Téléphérique de l'Aiguille du Midi?
Book the Téléphérique de l'Aiguille du Midi online at aiguilledumidi.montblancnaturalresort.com with a compulsory time slot in July-August. Also purchasable at the ticket desks of the departure station in Chamonix, subject to availability.
What is the price of the Téléphérique de l'Aiguille du Midi?
The adult return price for the Téléphérique de l'Aiguille du Midi is €60.20 to €83 depending on the date (dynamic pricing). Youth/senior €51.20–70.60. Tribu €186.70–257.40. Helbronner Italy combo €125.50. Verified on 21 May 2026.
What are the opening hours of the Téléphérique de l'Aiguille du Midi?
The Téléphérique de l'Aiguille du Midi is open in summer from 1 July to 23 August every day 6:10am–6:00pm, from 13 June to 30 June 7:10am–5:30pm. Winter 8:10am–4:30pm. Verified on the official website on 21 May 2026 — subject to seasonal changes.
Is the Pas dans le Vide of the Téléphérique de l'Aiguille du Midi included?
Yes. The Téléphérique de l'Aiguille du Midi ticket includes the Pas dans le Vide, the 360° panoramic terrace, the summit lift and the Espace Vertical. Only the Mont-Blanc 4D cinema is an extra, paid at the ticket desks by card.
Can you go to Italy from the Téléphérique de l'Aiguille du Midi?
Yes, in summer. From the summit of the Téléphérique de l'Aiguille du Midi, the Panoramic Mont-Blanc cable car links to the Pointe Helbronner (3,466 m, Italy) in 30 minutes. Open 4 July – 27 September 2026. Passport or ID card compulsory.
From what age can you take the Téléphérique de l'Aiguille du Midi?
The Téléphérique de l'Aiguille du Midi is forbidden for under-3s and strongly discouraged for under-5s due to the altitude (3,842 m). Cardio-respiratory conditions: consult a doctor before the visit.
Where can you park for the Téléphérique de l'Aiguille du Midi?
Two paid car parks 5 minutes' walk from the Téléphérique de l'Aiguille du Midi: Grépon (covered, town centre) and the Aiguille du Midi car park (outdoor, electric charging points). Arrive before 8am in high season.
Is the Téléphérique de l'Aiguille du Midi accessible to people with reduced mobility?
Yes, the summit of the Téléphérique de l'Aiguille du Midi is wheelchair accessible with assistance: 3,842 m terrace, Pas dans le Vide, Rebuffat viewpoint. Adapted toilets at the departure station. 50% reduced rate for the person plus companion.
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Sources
Sources & verification
- aiguilledumidi.montblancnaturalresort.com
- aiguilledumidi.montblancnaturalresort.com
- fr.wikipedia.org
- chamonix.com
- aiguilledumidi.montblancnaturalresort.com
Multi-source verification at publication. Information may change — confirm with the official operator before travelling.
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