Step into the void, Glass observation platform at Aiguille du Midi peak, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France.
The glass structure extends from the mountain's terrace at 3842 meters, presenting views over the French, Swiss, and Italian Alps through transparent panels.
The Compagnie du Mont-Blanc invested 7 million euros to renovate the Aiguille du Midi station between 2011 and 2013, culminating in the platform's opening in December.
The design follows engineering concepts from the Grand Canyon Skywalk in Arizona, adapted to meet European alpine environmental requirements and safety standards.
Access requires a cable car ticket to Aiguille du Midi, with journey times ranging from one to three hours depending on visitor numbers and weather conditions.
Five glass panels, each consisting of three 12-millimeter layers, create a transparent floor suspended above 1000 meters of open space beneath visitors' feet.
Location: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
GPS coordinates: 45.87837,6.88735
Latest update: March 5, 2025 13:02
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