How high does the cable car up the Aiguille du Midi go?

3,842 m
In just 20 minutes, the Aiguille du Midi cable car will take you from the centre of Chamonix to the high mountains, reaching an altitude of 3,842 m.

Is Aiguille du Midi scary?

It’s a little scary looking down on Chamonix and I did get breathless and light-headed at the top (still worth it though to see the summit of Mont Blanc at close range). Anyhow it was an excuse to sit down and admire the fantastic view.

Can you get altitude sickness in Chamonix?

“It’s not altitude sickness per se,” said Dr. Frédéric Champly, Chief Emergency Physician at Hôpitaux du Pays du Mont-Blanc, “because that takes hours to develop, but it is a combination of the cold, less oxygen and a certain anxiety.”

Why is it called Aiguille du Midi?

The Aiguille du Midi is the highest mountain peak served by an aerial lift system. The name translates literally to “Needle of the Mid-day”.

Can you ski down from Aiguille du Midi?

The Vallée Blanche is a 23 km descent covering a massive 2800 m vertical drop from the Aiguille du Midi (3842 m) back to Chamonix (1050 m). You can finish the run either at the Montenvers-Mer de Glace mountain railway terminus, or if there’s enough snow, you can ski all the way back down to Les Planards in Chamonix.

How long does it take to go up Aiguille du Midi?

around two to three hours
An average trip on the summit lasts around two to three hours, although somehow we found ourselves there closer to five. You can take as long as you like on a visit although in winter the last lift up is at 15:00 and the last decent at 16:30.

How scary is Mont Blanc?

Anyone who has a normal fear of heights has little to worry about on the Tour du Mont Blanc unless it is a crippling fear. There are a few short drops, but nowhere are there big cliffs or exposure. It is a summer hiking route and the trails are well-maintained.

Can Mont Blanc cause altitude sickness?

People can be affected by the altitude once they get in the region of 2,500 metres up. Altitude sickness, which can affect anyone, even the fittest, can result in symptoms such as nausea, insomnia, vomitting and severe headaches and in extreme circumstances death, although this is unlikely to happen on Mont Blanc.

How many feet above sea level is Chamonix?

3,396′Chamonix / Elevation

How long does it take to do the Aiguille du Midi?

How long does a visit to the Aiguille du Midi take? An average trip on the summit lasts around two to three hours, although somehow we found ourselves there closer to five. You can take as long as you like on a visit although in winter the last lift up is at 15:00 and the last decent at 16:30.