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Step into a vacuum: Discover the highest attraction in Europe

Visiting Chamonix Mont-Blanc? Do not leave the mountaineering capital without having experienced Step Into the Void ! Whether you are looking for thrills or simply curious, the famous glass cabin at the Aiguille du Midi is made for you! Located at an altitude of 3842 meters, discover the highest attraction in Europe!

Dare to Step into the Void

The Step into the Void consists of five panels of three layers of glass. In order to preserve the impressive clarity of the glass, you will put on big slippers. Are you wondering about the security of the site? Don't worry, reinforced glazing is resistant to winds of 220 kilometers per hour as well as temperatures below 40 degrees. Also, the spectacular glass cage ofAiguille du Midi is capable of supporting 1500 kilos. The Step into the Void is designed to cope with all the climatic conditions of the Aiguille du Midi all year round.

If you are prone to vertigo, surprise yourself by taking on the challenge of this unusual experience and above all, do not miss to immortalize your achievement in photos! From your first step into the void, plunge your eyes on Mont-Blanc and the sublime Bossons Glacier. Find emotions similar to the passage on the “Ponton du Ciel”, the Pic du Midi glass footbridge in the Hautes-Pyrénées. Remember to cover up with warm gear regardless of the season.

 

Access to Step into the Void

In order to get you to Step Into the Void, the hotel The Refuge of the Aiglons is a perfect starting point. Its location near the Aiguille du Midi cable car will allow you to start your day without stress at the” Life Space ” with a good breakfast. If you are coming by bus, get off at the Chamonix Sud stop to reach the Aiguille du Midi cable car. For arriving by car, you have the choice between the Grépon and Courmayeur car parks.

Departing from Chamonix, take the cable car to the stop of Map of the Aiguille at an altitude of 2317 meters then the second section of the cable car to the summit station. In the large Aiguille du Midi complex, head to the elevator leading to the upper platform. Expect a waiting time of around 30 minutes during high season. So, plan your departure fairly early in the morning from Chamonix in order to avoid a long waiting time.

When organizing, consult the opening dates and the Aiguille du Midi timetable On the site Mont Blanc Natural Resort.

Les Aiguille du Midi rates are very interesting especially when it comes to the family package. Access to the cable car is forbidden for children under 3 years of age and not recommended for children under 5 years of age.

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Other great discoveries await you at the top of the Aiguille du Midi, go toChamonix tourist office in order to benefit from advice for your visits. For example, following the sensational Step Into the Void, go toVertical space, the highest Mountaineering Museum. Relax at theEspace Mont-Blanc, a resting place equipped with benches facing bay windows offering a breathtaking view of the peaks of the mythical Mont-Blanc. Tasty Savoyard specialties await you at Restaurant Le 3842.

Succumb to the highest attraction in Europe during your stay in Chamonix !

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