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📷 Aiguille du Midi
Europe
Aiguille du Midi
Projected to open Dec 20
Projected to open December 20, 2026
Best months to book: January, March, December · 30-yr snow record
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Projected to open Dec 20
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 25
5d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
27cm
7-Day Forecast
1cm
Snow Depth
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Aiguille du Midi is projected to open December 20, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.
Best months to book
- #1January104cm avg
- #2March85cm avg
- #3December114cm avg
Ranked on 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Oct 30, 10:01 PM UTC
Terrain
Projected to open Dec 20
Projected to open December 20, 2026
5 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Ops signals
- ●Cold summit temps — snow preservation favorable
Snow Summary
Updated Oct 30 at 10:01 PM
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro
No measurement at mid height (2,362m) reached us: past snow shown is the model's estimate at the summit.
Maps
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Webcams & Proof of Powder
Sommet de l'Aiguille du Midi 3842 m
Sommet Aiguille du Midi 3842 m - panocam
Montenvers - Mer de Glace 1913 m
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 1,035 m (3,396 ft) to a summit of 3,688 m (12,100 ft), giving a vertical drop of 809 m (2,654 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.
