Aiguille du Midi by junge1
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This is a view from the Aiguille du Midi (elevation 3842m - 12602-ft) over the Vallee Blanche and the Glacier du Geant. The Aiguille du Midi is part of the Mt. Blanc Massif near Chamonix, France.
This point can be reached by cable car. The first section starts at Chamonix (1035m) and crosses the forest above the tree tops to an elevation of 2317m in 8 minutes.
The second part crosses the highly spectacular seracs,crevasses, and hanging glaciers of the Pelerins Glacier along the north side of the Aiguille du Midi to an altitude of 3777m also in 8 minutes.
There are 4 different sites at this point, including various observation platforms, a cafeteria, and an ice cave. An elevator takes visitors to the 3842m level which allows a 360 degree view.
The Valle Blanche starts at the Aiguille du Midi. It is a high mountain skiing area open between December and May. It runs for 20km over the Geant Glacier and the Mer de Glace in the heart of a snow and ice environment and is not maintained, marked out, patrolled, or monitored.
It is a highly dangerous area with crevasses and seracs and it is recommended that guides are used. In addition equipment such as ARVA (instrument for seeking avalanche victims), spade, probe, harness, crampons, rope,and other appropriate items are carried.
This photo was taken on 28 December 2007.
Thanks for viewing and commenting on my previous upload.
Comments (20)
JuliusS-J
Fantastic vista, really amazing landscape.
durleybeachbum
Exciting pic! Thankyou for showing us!
mercedestookit
Great shot! The people down below add alot to the picture. ~mercedes
moochagoo
Pour moi qui ai le vertige, je n'irai jamais...Superbe panorama !
KarmaSong
Superb photograph, Sig, I never got a chance to take the 'téléférique du Midi', only saw the 'Mer de Glace', but this destination is on my agenda!You captured the place so beautifully ! ( thank you for your message to which I will answer as soons as I can :-) )Jluc
Octaganoid
Beautiful mountainscape !!
carrotsoup
Just happened on your galery today and plan on looking through it just do not have time to do it justice right away. Your pictures are amazing.
Coppens
Fabulous shot!
Cosine
What an amazing view! I'd love to see this someday. I could fill a memory card in minutes :-) Thank you for sharing.
ledwolorz
Fantastic shot.
delaorden_ojeda
Exciting and wonderful view, I have never seen such a fantastic place like that, excelent capture !
danob
Another wonderful image the little figures add extra majesty to the sheer scale of that amazing backdrop.
amlondono
AMAZING SHOT ! Love it Sig , Ana
frankie96
I guess majestic mountains would be one way to describe them...beautiful location and scenery
hecate61
Beautiful spot and photo. It's nice that you included some information about the area with your photo. I'm always disappointed when I see a beautiful photo that has absolutely no information about either it or where it was taken, so kudos to you. Your comments make me want to visit there sometime.
Thelby
That's a Very Pretty Shot and the people give it a good scale to measure the enormity of the Mountains!!!
artaddict2
Spectacular view Sig, very impressive shot and including the people on the mountain side gives a good idea of the size and scale. Enjoyed reading the added information, thanks.
billcody
A wonderful pic, thanks for sharing! And thanks for your comment! Great journey, great opic!
aangus
Ohhhh to be there ...shiver....heavenly looking place, well caught too.
TombStonepl
Wonderfull view, really nice lights and colors! Congratulations