Aiguille du Midi — Attraction in Bonneville

Visiting Mont Blanc and the Aiguille du Midi in Chamonix was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I will cherish forever! From the moment I stepped into the cable car, I was filled with exhilaration and anticipation. The ride to the summit was nothing short of thrilling, with breathtaking views of the majestic Alps stretching as far as the eye can see. Each moment in the cable car was a reminder of nature's grandeur, and I felt like I was on top of the world.

Once I reached the Aiguille du Midi, I was greeted by a panorama that left me utterly speechless. The terraces offered a stunning 360-degree view, with Mont Blanc standing proudly in the foreground. The entire Chamonix valley unfolded before me, revealing the beauty of Switzerland and Italy in the distance. It was a sight that words cannot adequately capture—absolutely breathtaking!

Walking on the glass skywalk was an exhilarating experience that I will never forget. The sensation of standing above the vast expanse of the Alps was both thrilling and humbling. The area was impeccably organized, and the staff went above and beyond to ensure a safe and smooth experience for all visitors. Their professionalism added to the overall enjoyment of the day.

I also appreciated the informative exhibits inside the building, particularly the one dedicated to extreme sports in Chamonix. It was fascinating to learn about the incredible feats accomplished in this stunning region, and it deepened my appreciation for the mountains surrounding me. The entire experience was undoubtedly worth the price of admission—every penny!

I truly cannot fathom how anyone could rate this experience anything lower than ten stars. Mont Blanc and the Aiguille du Midi are natural wonders that deserve every bit of recognition they receive. If you're planning a visit, I highly recommend taking the time to hike back down to the first stop; the photo opportunities are simply incredible.

A quick tip for fellow travelers: be sure to allow enough time for parking if you're driving, as it can be a bit challenging to find a spot in the public lots. But rest assured, this minor inconvenience pales in comparison to the awe-inspiring adventure that awaits you.

If I ever find myself back in the area, I would return to Mont Blanc and the Aiguille du Midi in a heartbeat. This experience is a treasure that I wholeheartedly endorse—do...

Chamonix in summer is gorgeous - crisp air, mountain views, and enough activities to make you feel outdoorsy without breaking a sweat (unless you want to). We took cute little train rides to remote chalet pubs, read books lying in the mountain grass, and hired bikes to explore the valleys.

We also took the cable car up to the Aiguille du Midi, which unlocked a very specific winter memory from years ago, the year my dad and brothers casually asked if I fancied skiing down the glacier with them. As a decent skier, I thought nothing of it. Nobody mentioned the approach. To reach the starting point, you have to edge along a cut out snow path barely wider than a tea towel, with a sheer drop yawning beside you. In ski boots like concrete blocks, skis balanced on shoulders, I stepped onto it with no idea what was coming, it was busy and snowing, I couldn’t really see ahead. Within seconds, my head was spinning, legs shaking, stomach lurching. I froze partway across, crouched into a ball, pressing myself against the non steep drop side. I don’t mind heights, but I’m not a flipping mountaineer! I can’t express the terror of being a few centimetres away from a sheer drop. Did I mention the straight down, definitely die if you trip, SHEER DROP?! Frozen tears tried to form on my face as my hands clung to the rope. Behind me, a queue was growing, people eventually started unclipping from the rope to step around me, like I was a rock in the middle of the path. I don’t know how long this went on, at least an hour because my dad’s temper takes a while to erupt. He somehow made his way back along the path and tried to grab my arm. But sitting still for an hour at -1, I was more than a little frozen and why did he not seem bothered about the sheer drop??!!

The weird thing is, I genuinely can’t remember how I got off it. One minute I was glued to the side like a terrified barnacle, the next I was halfway down the glacier following dad’s tracks precisely. Maybe Dad’s temper and my brothers’ embarrassment hauled me along like a reluctant sled. Or maybe my brain just blacked it out for self-preservation? Maybe I’ll ask them one day :D

Summer Chamonix is paradise: flower-filled meadows, lazy afternoons, wine on sunlit balconies. Winter Chamonix is… well, still beautiful, but you might come home with a stress induced gap in...

This ride up to the summit is an incredible, unforgettable experience. I went in April as a family of 4 with kids aged 10 & 8 and we loved it all - especially the Pipe and Step into the Void glass box which was awesome even in the cloud and snow, so doing it on a clear day would be even more amazing. It wasn’t a busy day so we enjoyed no waiting times and plenty of space to look around the different features of the experience - the tunnel and the 360 platforms were a massive highlight. The views are breathtaking and it’s so peaceful to be so high into the mountains. The experience is so well thought out with tonnes of different sections, views and exhibits. We stopped at the Plan d l’Aiguille Terrasse at 2317m the first stop point in the cable car journey on the way up to acclimatise and take in the views at that height before continuing on up and taking the second car up to the Piton Nord summit. My youngest did suffer with the altitude after being at the very top for nearly an hour so it’s worth considering not spending too long up there with kids and to pay attention to how you’re feeling as it can come on suddenly. We ordered croque toasties and a hot dog in the cafeteria which were good, but pricey, so take a picnic up with you if you want to limit the cost of the trip. Overall, given everything you see and how mind blowing it all is to experience in a few hours, the price of the ticket is more than worth it. The journey back down is just as much of a thrill as you look back up to the summit and question whether you were really all the way up there in the clouds - my favourite part on the way up and back were the three sections in the cabling where the car passed through a joining bit and did an unexpected bump and tipped a bit before speeding up an whooshing faster and everyone when woahhh in unison. The whole day was an...