Aiguille du Midi and Montenvers adventure day during Winter

An unexpected day of adventure awaits you. With our passionate mountain guide, discover the legendary Aiguille du Midi, the unforgettable Mer de Glace, the Montenvers station !

Starting out the day at the highest altitude of Western Europe, explore the world famous Aiguille du Midi. From Chamonix, you take a cable car which in only 20 minutes will take you to the top for a straight shot of one of the most emblematic mountains of the Alps, the Mont Blanc culminating at 3842 meters.
Take the time to admire the 360° views of the French, Swiss and Italian Alps. With more than a million visitors every year, you will pass tourists from around the world as well as mountaineers and mountain guides on expeditions to the Mont Blanc and other mythical peaks in the Alps.

After many Kodak moments, catch the cable car back down to Chamonix for your next adventure ! With your Experience 1786 guide, you will take the famous little red rack and pinion train to the Montenvers refuge at 1900 meters, where you will enjoy a sumptuous homemade meal of local products. Discover a fine selection of Savoyard and or Swiss cheeses and cold cuts. The mouth dropping views of the Mer de Glace and the Drus mountain range will make it hard to eat. Unforgettable memories of a spot that is disappearing before our eyes ! Don’t miss this opportunity.

After lunch, your guide will introduce you to the history of the incredible Mer de Glace glacier, discovered in the 18th century by English mountaineers.

At the end of the day, jump back on the nostalgic train to Chamonix with a multitude of amazing images in your head !

Aiguille du midi closed from 05/11 to 22/12/2023 included due to the closure of the cable car for renovation.