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Aiguille du Midi, Chamonix

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Mountain Lookout
Aiguille du Midi, translated as “Needle of the Noon,” pokes the sky with the point of its peak. The sun passes over the summit at exactly noon, justifying its name to the guests sipping coffee at the summit’s cafe. Visit the viewing platform for a spectacular photo op that will save you money on a picture postcard. Aiguille du Midi reaches 3,842 m (12,605 ft) and hundreds of thousands of visitors stand in awe of its majestic beauty each year. Plan your Aiguille du Midi visit and explore what else you can see and do in Chamonix using our Chamonix trip generator.
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  • This is the real deal.,if you are a skiier ,a mountaineer or just a curious Viewer this is a absolute must... I have never had a greater experience skiing than skiing Down from here..Absolutly fantast...  more »
  • Everything is in the title! Come from the 6:30 or prepare you to queue up to take your ticket and your boarding card. The trip vault the detours and enjoy to spend on the Italian side and enjoy the spectacular view over the glaciers!
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  • A beautiful place it is final! But if you want to really appreciate the beauty of the place without the hassle of the long wait to the mounted and the descent to avoid August or book your place on the internet!
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