Chemin de fer aérien de l'Aiguille du Midi, Aerial tramway in Les Pélerins, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France.
The cable car system connects Chamonix town at 1035 meters to the Aiguille du Midi summit at 3842 meters through a two-stage journey.
The cable car installation began operations in 1924, marking the first step in making the Alps accessible to visitors from Chamonix Valley.
The summit station houses the world's highest museum dedicated to mountaineering, featuring exhibits about alpine expeditions and achievements.
The journey takes 20 minutes to reach the top station, with an intermediate stop at Plan de l'Aiguille at 2317 meters altitude.
This transportation system holds the record for the highest vertical ascent of any cable car globally, covering 2807 meters of elevation difference.
Location: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Inception: 1924
Length: 3,380 m
Phone: +33668342328
Website: https://garedesglaciers.com
GPS coordinates: 45.91139,6.85431
Latest update: May 25, 2025 00:29
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