Chamonix — Aiguille du Midi
Cable-car access to 12,600 ft granite spires — the world's most concentrated alpine climbing.
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- Region
- France
- Country
- Worldwide
- Biome
- Alpine granite (3,842 m)
- Best season
- June – September
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Climbing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Alpine granite (3,842 m)
- Best season: June – September
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
Cable-car access to 12,600 ft granite spires — the world's most concentrated alpine climbing.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: June – September
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Alpine granite (3,842 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
Worldwide
Biome
Alpine granite (3,842 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
Chamonix — Aiguille du Midi trip tools
Popular pursuits at Chamonix — Aiguille du Midi
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Climbing
Rock and alpine lines with approach beta.
