Aiguille du Midi (3,842m) August 2003
The Aiguille du Midi is situated next to the Mont Blanc (4,810m), providing exceptional views over glaciers, the Vallée Blanche and the Chamonix valley. It is accessed by an ascent in two cable cars from Chamonix, via the Plan de l'Aiguille (2,308m) middle station. This visit was during a stay in Chamonix, on the 9th August 2003.
The Aiguille du Midi, as viewed from Les Bossons 8 Views
Arriving at the north peak station 9 Views
The Aiguille du Dru (3,754m) and the Aiguille Verte (4,122m) 14 Views
The north peak and Chamonix, as viewed from the central peak 12 Views
The terrace on the summit, accessed via a lift 10 Views
The Mont Blanc (4,810m) 9 Views
The Dôme du Goûter, Glacier de Taconnaz and the Glacier des Bossons 8 Views
Descending back down to the Plan de l'Aiguille 9 Views
The second cable car leading up to the north peak 7 Views