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Aiguille du Midi ski resort

Europe

Aiguille du Midi Resort Guide

Off-season

Closed for the season · reopens Dec 20

Best months to book: March, January, February · 30-yr snow record

Off-season

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

Sep 10

11d ago

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Updated: Sep 21, 11:00 PMWeather at base: 315m

Resort Guide

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.

Resort Info

Summit1,171m
Base315m
Vertical856m
Lifts5
CountryFrance

Season dates

Projected openingDecember 20, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.

Top Après Ski

Bar du Moulin – This stylish and intimate bar in Chamonix, near the Aiguille du Midi, is renowned for its creative cocktails, cozy ambiance, and regular live DJ sets, making it a favorite après-ski spot for both locals and visitors seeking a vibrant yet relaxed atmosphere.

Season vs Historic

Updated Mon, Sep 21, 11:00 PM UTC

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Season Total

This Season to Date

vs 5-Year Avg

Off-season · 555cm full-season avg

vs 30-Year Avg

Off-season · 508cm full-season avg

555cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

Aiguille du Midi Season Snowfall

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Aiguille du Midi Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 627cm with an average of 89 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 25% above this average (786cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November85cm12 days46cm88cm19cm
December110cm13 days115cm163cm22cm
January102cm13 days168cm213cm21cm
February83cm11 days201cm238cm18cm
March82cm12 days214cm245cm18cm
April60cm10 days207cm237cm13cm
May45cm8 days151cm201cm12cm

Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.

Season at a Glance

Next season(2026-27)

Opens Dec 20, 2026

Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.

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.