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📷 Aiguille du Midi
Europe
Aiguille du Midi
Off-season
Closed for the season · reopens Dec 20
Best months to book: March, January, February · 30-yr snow record
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Off-season
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Last Snowfall
Sep 10
2d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
0.4cm
7-Day Forecast
4.2cm
Snow Depth
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Bluebird Day predicted: Fri
Aiguille du Midi is closed for the season. Here is when it is usually best to book.
March
#1 to book
82cm avg
January
#2 to book
102cm avg
February
#3 to book
83cm avg
Ranked on 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Sat, Sep 12, 10:01 PM UTC
Terrain Open
Off-season
Closed for the season · reopens Dec 20
5 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Ops signals
- ●Cold summit temps — snow preservation favorable
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.
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Maps
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Webcams & Proof of Powder
Sommet de l'Aiguille du Midi 3842 m
Sommet Aiguille du Midi 3842 m - panocam
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About Aiguille du Midi
Aiguille du Midi, located in Chamonix, France, is a renowned alpine destination offering access to the high-altitude world of Mont Blanc. The site features a cable car that transports visitors to 3,842 meters, providing panoramic views of the French, Swiss, and Italian Alps. Signature experiences include the “Step into the Void” glass skywalk and access to mountaineering routes, while amenities include viewing terraces, a café, and interpretive exhibits. The Aiguille du Midi stands out for its dramatic scenery and unique vantage point over Europe’s highest peaks.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Aiguille du Midi
- Where is Aiguille du Midi?
- Aiguille du Midi is a ski resort in France.
- How high is Aiguille du Midi?
- Aiguille du Midi runs from a base elevation of 315 m (1,033 ft) to a summit of 1,171 m (3,842 ft), giving a vertical drop of 856 m (2,808 ft).
- How big is Aiguille du Midi?
- Aiguille du Midi has 5 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Aiguille du Midi?
- Aiguille du Midi is on the Ikon Pass and Mountain Collective. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- How will El Niño affect Aiguille du Midi in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #71 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +10% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Aiguille du Midi averaged +10% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically been a friend here. With a record-strength event forecast for winter 2026-27, Aiguille du Midi sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 -23%, '15-16 -2%, '23-24 +55%. A pattern, not a promise.
