Dare to step into the void
Le Pas dans le vide is made up of five panels of three layers of glass. To preserve the impressive clarity of the glass, you'll need to put on thick slippers. Worried about the safety of the site? Rest assured, the reinforced glass can withstand winds of up to 220 kilometers per hour, as well as temperatures below 40 degrees. The spectacular glass cage of theAiguille du Midi is capable of withstanding 1500 kilos. Le Pas dans le Vide is designed to cope with all the Aiguille du Midi's climatic conditions all year round.
If you're prone to vertigo, surprise yourself by taking up the challenge of this unusual experience, and don't forget to immortalize your feat in photos! As soon as you take your first step into the void, cast your gaze over Mont-Blanc and the sublime Glacier des Bossons. You'll experience similar emotions as you pass over the "Ponton du Ciel", the glass footbridge at the Pic du Midi in the Hautes-Pyrénées. Don't forget to pack warm whatever the season.
Access to Step into the void
If you want to get to Le Pas dans le vide, the hotel Le Refuge des Aiglons is the perfect starting point. Its location close to the Aiguille du Midi cable car means you can start your day stress-free at Life Space with a good breakfast. If you're coming by bus, get off at the Chamonix Sud stop to take the Aiguille du Midi cable car. If you're arriving by car, you can choose between the Grépon and Courmayeur parking lots.
From Chamonix, take the cable car to the Plan de l'Aiguille stop at 2317 m, then the second section of the cable car to the top station. In the large Aiguille du Midi complex, head for the elevator to the top platform. Expect a waiting time of around 30 minutes in high season. So plan your departure early enough in the morning from Chamonix to avoid a long wait.
When planning your trip, check the Aiguille du Midi opening dates and times on the Mont Blanc Natural Resort website.
The Aiguille du Midi offers very attractive rates , especially for the family package. Access to the cable car is forbidden to children under 3 and not recommended for those under 5.
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Other great discoveries await you at the summit of the Aiguille du Midi, so stop by theChamonix Tourist Office for advice on your visits. For example, after the sensational Pas dans le vide, visitEspace Vertical, the highest museum of mountaineering. Relax at theEspace Mont-Blanc, a rest area with benches facing picture windows offering breathtaking views of the peaks of the mythical Mont-Blanc. Savory Savoyard specialties await you at Restaurant Le 3842.
Enjoy Europe's highest attraction during your stay in Chamonix!
