Sights in Chamonix
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Aiguille du Midi
A jagged pinnacle of rock rising above glaciers, snowfields and rocky crags, the Aiguille du Midi, 8km (5mi) from the domed summit of Mont Blanc, is one of Chamonix's most famous landmarks. If you can handle the height, the panoramic views from the summit shouldn't be missed. The cable car runs year round - book ahead to avoid queueing (tel: 08 92 68 00 67).
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Téléphérique du l'Aiguille du Midi
Year round the Téléphérique du l'Aiguille du Midi links Chamonix with the Aiguille du Midi; its halfway point, Plan de l'Aiguille (2317m) is an excellent place to start hikes or paraglide in summer. Be prepared for long queues, especially in summer when you need to obtain a boarding card (marked with the number of your departing and returning cable-car cabins) from the ticket desks in addition to a ticket. Making advance reservations on the 24-hour phone number incurs an around booking fee. The ascent is not recommended for children aged under two. Even in summer the temperature rarely rises above minus 10°C at the top - so bring warm clothes!
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Musée Alpin
The town’s illustrious alpine history zooms into focus at this museum; from the cliffhanging tale of crystal-hunter Jacques Balmat to the first ascent of Mont Blanc in 1786 and the advent of winter tourism.
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Musée des Cristaux
As well as cataloguing the region’s rich rocks and minerals, this museum hosts intriguing temporary exhibitions such as the history of mountaineering and the impact of climate change on mountains.
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Grotte de la Mer de Glace
Wrap up warm to experience the Grotte de la Mer de Glace ice cave, where frozen tunnels and ice sculptures change colour like mood rings.
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