Piton Nord of Aiguille du Midi

The Piton Nord rises to 3,795 meters and forms the northern peak of Aiguille du Midi, offering direct views of Mont Blanc and surrounding glaciers.

The construction of the cable car system to Piton Nord, completed in 1955, established a record-breaking vertical ascent of 2,807 meters from Chamonix valley.

The summit serves as a starting point for mountaineers attempting the Three Monts route to Mont Blanc, connecting French alpine traditions with modern tourism.

Visitors reach Piton Nord via a two-stage cable car journey from Chamonix, requiring warm clothing and sun protection due to extreme altitude conditions.

The terminal station includes an elevator carved through rock, leading to a 32-meter steel gallery that encircles the summit at 3,842 meters.

Location: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Elevation above the sea: 3,795 m

Part of: Aiguille du Midi

GPS coordinates: 45.87917,6.88697

Latest update: March 8, 2025 21:45