L'Aiguille du Midi: experience the unusual
For your weekend in Chamonix Mont Blanc, opt for The Refuge of the Aiglons. The 4-star hotel is ideally located near the cable car in Aiguille du Midi as well as the pedestrian street in the center of Chamonix. After a hearty breakfast at our hotel restaurant, experience a unusual experience at the gates of the highest Aiguilles de Chamonix. The impressive cable car will allow you to reach a height of 3842 meters in twenty minutes. Upon arrival, enjoy the 360 degree view of the French, Swiss and Italian Alps on the various furnished terraces.
Be sure to access the summit terrace by lift in order to discover an impressive view of the Mont-Blanc. In a glass cabin suspended at an altitude of thousands of meters, do”Step Into the Void” after putting on big slippers to protect the glass from scratches. Young and old thrill seekers will be served! However, be aware that visiting the Aiguille du Midi is forbidden for children under 3 years old and not recommended for children under 5 years old.
Of course, bring sunglasses and appropriate warm equipment even in summer.
During your stay in Chamonix, organize a visit to the Sea of ice, the biggest glacier in France! Departing from Chamonix, the Red cogwheel train offers you a journey through time through tunnels cut into the rock and viaducts.
In twenty minutes, you will reach the magnificent site of Montenvers — Mer de Glace at an altitude of 1913 meters.
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Skiing in Chamonix
You want to opt for a Ski weekend in Chamonix ? The most initiated can start their day very early to go to the famous Vallée Blanche, one of the most beautiful glacier backcountry trails in the world. Even if you know your itinerary well, the presence of a High mountain guide is highly recommended because the track is unmarked and unsupervised.
Departing from the Aiguille du Midi cable car station, the Descent of the Vallée Blanche is about 20 kilometers long. With its 2800 meters of altitude difference, you can ski on the Géant, Tacul and Mer de Glace glaciers for 3 to 4 hours. Skiers and snowboarders can also go on the multiple tracks of the fabulous Domaine des Grands Montets where the view is always breathtaking. Do not hesitate to rent your skis directly at the Refuge des Aiglons, especially if it is a Ski weekend improvised!
Discover our article on Chamonix ski passes to help you make the right choice.
At the end of your Skiing day Or of Hiking, stroll through the historic center of Chamonix, an ideal place for shopaholics. Then relax at Refuge des Aiglons Spa. Enjoy a breathtaking view of the Aiguille du Midi while relaxing in the outdoor pool Heated or in the jacuzzi. For maximum ecstasy, choose a back massage, one of beauty treatments à la carte, go to the steam room or the sauna.
Come and have a sports weekend or peaceful in Chamonix, you will be eager to come back!
