Step Into the Void
Step Into the Void
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Breathtaking ! From the 3842 terrace, the « Step into the Void » is a technological prowess which promises an unforgettable experience ! With more than a thousand meters of emptiness beneath your feet inside this glass box. Thrills are guaranteed..
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Georgie T
Sunbury, UK414 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Once I got off the cable car at the Aiguille du Midi I immediately felt the effects of altitude - slightly breathless and lightheaded. However the amazing views took my mind off both it and the 40 minute wait for my turn in the glass cube. When you make it to the front of the queue, you have to wear slippers over your shoes to prevent damage to the glass floor. It’s all over in a minute but it’s thrilling nonetheless. The one thing that I really liked was that the staff will happily take photos with your own camera or phone - no overpriced portraits being pushed here.
Written October 4, 2023
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Hello,
The entire Compagnie du Mont-Blanc team thanks you for sharing your experience.
We hope to see you again on your next visit to Chamonix!
Best regards,
Written October 7, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Scotlandmac
Glasgow, UK14,802 contributions
Sep 2022
With my vertigo I thought this would be too challenging plus the idea of standing on a bit of glass above a 3,000 foot drop...
But it was great fun and amazing. So well done.It was quiet but we still waited 30 mins for our turn - only 1 or 2 people are allowed at one time.
Had to take shoes off, put slippers on, leave bags and cameras.The guy then took my camera and phone and took movies of us plus lots of photos.Watching him, took my mind off what was going on below us (i.e not very much, a massive drop.)
It's free and part of the cable car ticket.Terrific - incredible engineering all round.
But it was great fun and amazing. So well done.It was quiet but we still waited 30 mins for our turn - only 1 or 2 people are allowed at one time.
Had to take shoes off, put slippers on, leave bags and cameras.The guy then took my camera and phone and took movies of us plus lots of photos.Watching him, took my mind off what was going on below us (i.e not very much, a massive drop.)
It's free and part of the cable car ticket.Terrific - incredible engineering all round.
Written October 20, 2022
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Hello and thank you for your message !
The entire Compagnie du Mont-Blanc team thanks you for sharing your experience.
We hope to see you again on your next visit to Chamonix!
Kind regards,
Written October 21, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Gillyjump
Woodford, UK108 contributions
Dec 2019
When visiting the Aiguille du Midi it is a must to experience the ‘Step into the void’. Gives a whole new aspect on heights.
There can be long queues to get up to the viewing platform and to get into box, so go straight there after arriving on the cable car.
There can be long queues to get up to the viewing platform and to get into box, so go straight there after arriving on the cable car.
Written January 31, 2020
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Daniel C
Fribourg, Switzerland10 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Staff on edge... no more patience, borderline with visitors.
Unworthy of the Award paid, I am not going to get thrown out because “an employee did not take a break today”. It's 6:00 pm, I understand, but what does management do? Over 150 euros (couple) and to be mistreated in this way by an employee at the end is unacceptable.
I'm not criticizing the collaborator, but the management that is obviously UNABLE to make work plans that respect them... the race for dollars? You will regret it.
Cheers to the employees and ... that management becomes Ace!.
Unworthy of the Award paid, I am not going to get thrown out because “an employee did not take a break today”. It's 6:00 pm, I understand, but what does management do? Over 150 euros (couple) and to be mistreated in this way by an employee at the end is unacceptable.
I'm not criticizing the collaborator, but the management that is obviously UNABLE to make work plans that respect them... the race for dollars? You will regret it.
Cheers to the employees and ... that management becomes Ace!.
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Written August 8, 2024
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Bonjour,
Toute l'équipe de la Compagnie du Mont-Blanc vous remercie d'avoir partagé votre expérience.
A bientôt à Chamonix !
Written August 9, 2024
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Soulful traveller
London, UK140 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
This place is utterly beautiful but not for the faint hearted. We went to Mont Blanc by coach (Flixbus) and paid for the cable car up to The Void, the lady at the front selling tickets was lovely, as were most of the staff on the ground. The ride up is so high your ears pop!! It was Valentines Day (14th Feb) so it was a bit busy on the cable cars, but well organised. As we approached The Void, the staff of two men letting people in the clear box to take pictures were very rude, and kept telling us to hurry up, even though walking in the slippers that are provided aren’t very easy to walk in and it is unnerving. They rushed us whilst we took photos saying “Hurry up, there is a queue” but they hadn’t said this to anyone else, including the Swiss couple ahead of us who took ages posing and taking pictures. It was embarrassing and ruined our time, considering how much we paid and how long we waited for the experience. The staff particularly these two, need customer service training and should treat everyone equally, or not be in the role.
Written February 23, 2023
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Hellol,
Thank you for sharing your experience.
We will take note of your comments and pass them on to the site manager.
Sincerely
Written March 1, 2023
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FamilyTraveller
Peterborough682 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
We did the void experience as part of our visit to Aiguille du Midi. The queue was around 30 minutes long. The views are great, but to be honest you can get slightly better panoramic views from elsewhere on the viewing platforms. You are not allowed to take photos, but the staff happily take some for you using your camera. The void experience is more about getting a good photo rather than anything else, but you may as well do it if you are up there anyway.
Written July 27, 2022
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience on the destinations of the Compagnie du Mont-Blanc.
Yours truly,
Written July 30, 2022
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Στέλιος Μ
Mykonos Town, Greece21 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
The only bad think in this beautiful place was the waiting time. We were waiting about 45 minutes in the line and the truth is that the cold was too much. Anyway the feeling of the 1000 meters down of your feet was the best for all this time. It was a great experience and the truth is that we would do it again. Truth is that my wife didnt look down. But I did for a little. My god.
Written January 7, 2020
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DM502LOU
Louisville, KY134 contributions
Jul 2018 • Solo
*** BUY YOUR TICKET THE DAY BEFORE in the afternoon (when no one is around) to avoid an extra line!!!!. This way you can walk right into the line for the gondola. In my case, I purchased my ticket on line, printed it out and the day before I was scheduled, I went to the ticket office and traded my online ticket in for the actual ticket needed. So worth doing this!!
*** I got there at 6AM and stood in line with all of the mountaineers to be on the first gondola ride at 6:30am. Gondola (which holds approx 80 people) runs every 30 minutes. You will need to transfer to another gondola to arrive to the top of the Aiguille du Midi. I then made a bee line to the elevator/lift which only holds about 4 people at a time up to the "Step Into the Void". I was the first one there and had to place my backpack in a shelf thing and gave the proctor my camera to take pictures. I also had to put on very large slippers over my boots to prevent scratching the glass. Then the proctor started snapping away because there was only two other people that showed up after me. So worth it getting up early and taking the first gondola before all of the coaches filled with tourists showed up.
***With the "Step Into the Void" out of the way, I could now stroll along the viewing areas to take in the views as well as photo ops. Mountains and glaciers were breathtaking. You can watch the mountaineers hike below as they set out to hiking trails to various mountain tops or even Mount Blanc!
***Gift shop was nice - had some unique things there. Prices not bad.
***Ate at the cafe. Prices average and OK selection for a quick bite at the top.
***I spent about two hours walking to different areas for views and take photos of glacier/mountain tops.
***Easy getting down the mountain since everyone is crammed in lines coming up. Long lines of people waiting to get on gondolas (80 person max in gondola) to go to the top.
***At the switching point halfway down before you get on the next gondola, you can stay in that area for a hike or eat at the restaurant.
***By the time I got down to the bottom about 10:30am there were a ton of people waiting in line (gondola can only take approx 80 people at a time) Gondola runs every 30 minutes. Sounds like a long day unless you get there first thing.
*** I got there at 6AM and stood in line with all of the mountaineers to be on the first gondola ride at 6:30am. Gondola (which holds approx 80 people) runs every 30 minutes. You will need to transfer to another gondola to arrive to the top of the Aiguille du Midi. I then made a bee line to the elevator/lift which only holds about 4 people at a time up to the "Step Into the Void". I was the first one there and had to place my backpack in a shelf thing and gave the proctor my camera to take pictures. I also had to put on very large slippers over my boots to prevent scratching the glass. Then the proctor started snapping away because there was only two other people that showed up after me. So worth it getting up early and taking the first gondola before all of the coaches filled with tourists showed up.
***With the "Step Into the Void" out of the way, I could now stroll along the viewing areas to take in the views as well as photo ops. Mountains and glaciers were breathtaking. You can watch the mountaineers hike below as they set out to hiking trails to various mountain tops or even Mount Blanc!
***Gift shop was nice - had some unique things there. Prices not bad.
***Ate at the cafe. Prices average and OK selection for a quick bite at the top.
***I spent about two hours walking to different areas for views and take photos of glacier/mountain tops.
***Easy getting down the mountain since everyone is crammed in lines coming up. Long lines of people waiting to get on gondolas (80 person max in gondola) to go to the top.
***At the switching point halfway down before you get on the next gondola, you can stay in that area for a hike or eat at the restaurant.
***By the time I got down to the bottom about 10:30am there were a ton of people waiting in line (gondola can only take approx 80 people at a time) Gondola runs every 30 minutes. Sounds like a long day unless you get there first thing.
Written August 11, 2018
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Rebecca B
233 contributions
Jul 2019 • Friends
You are surrounded by amazing views everywhere in this area - why do people want to wait an hour just to stand in a glass box? When they finally get to it, all the people are looking back into a camera and not out at the scenery anyway. This is classic lemming behavior. If you want a real thrill go paragliding or something. At the Pointe Helbronner station on the Italian side there’s an entire platform with a glass bottom that nobody has to wait in line to stand on.
Written July 24, 2019
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funfamily70s
Wokingham, UK49 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
A trip up to Mt Blanc is worth every cent of the c. EUR 195 we paid for 2 adults + 2 young kids ... but its worth it. 2 amazing cable car rides take you almost to the top (but obviously not to the actual summit). Amazing views ... pick your day of you can ... we had clear blue sky but the weather can cha ge quickly up mountains so be warned. It was 30 deg at the base by 0 deg up top ... so remember warm clothes ... it is cold and windy up there ... and we went in near perfect conditions. Avoid the snacks up there ... take your own food and drink. Youd need a mortgage for 4 hot choc drinks + 4 bags of crisps ... but lesson learnt. Kids absolutely loved it... sure its expensive but you are going up Mt Blanc ... enjoy its worth every penny and minute of queuing.
Written August 18, 2019
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Nous avions prévu de visiter ce site, la semaine prochaine. Mais avec la météo annoncée, avons nous une chance de voir quelque chose de là haut ? Ou devons nous renoncer à le visiter ?
Written May 10, 2024
MONT BLANC NATURAL RESORT
Chamonix, France
Bonjour,
Veuillez nous excuser pour le délai de réponse.
En effet, la météo de se printemps est très maussade.
En cas de mauvais temps, la visibilité au sommet de l'Aiguille du Midi peut être réduite.
Nous conseillons d'effectuer les réservations environ 3 jours à l'avance pour avoir des prévisions météo relativement fiable et suffisamment de places disponibles.
En espérant que vous avez pû visiter nos domaines et sites à Chamonix.
Written May 31, 2024
MONT BLANC NATURAL RESORT
Chamonix, France
Hello,
Children under 3 years old are not allowed access to the Aiguille du Midi. It is also not recommended for children under 5 years old.
Remaining at your disposal for any further enquiries,
Kind regards.
Written June 6, 2019
What is the cost to go there? We will be in Chamonix.
Written April 2, 2019
It is about 60€, but you could buy the Mont Blanc Unlimited day pass for about 5€ more and also take the Montenvers train to visit the Mer de Glace glacier & ice caves.
Written April 8, 2019
Is this open in January 2019? If so.... what times?
Thank you
Written December 29, 2018
We went up it yesterday , the first ascent is at 8.10 am and the last one is 15.30. It’s very quiet up there at the moment so no queues! x
Written January 7, 2019
hjkr0ss
Los Angeles, California
Is Step into the Void currently open? I saw online that Aiguille du Midi gondola was closed. Does that interfere with Step into the Void?
Written June 20, 2018
Yes definitely it’s up in the mountain top. So if the Midi is closed then you can’t get up there.
Written June 25, 2018
Anie-Perle M
Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Canada
Es-t’il possible d’aller a cette endroit sans acheter l’excursion ? Si oui, quelle sont les heures d’ouverture et le tarif?
Merci
Written May 25, 2018
MONT BLANC NATURAL RESORT
Chamonix, France
Bonjour,
Nous vous informons que le Pas dans le Vide se situe au niveau de la terrasse sommitale de l'Aiguille du Midi à 3842 mètres d'altitude, son accès est compris dans le prix du billet AR et dans le forfait MONT-BLANC Multipass.
De Chamonix jusqu’au sommet de l’Aiguille du Midi, le trajet se compose de deux tronçons et dure environ 30 min. : un premier téléphérique monte au Plan de l’Aiguille (2317m), puis, vous pourrez atteindre l’Aiguille du Midi par un deuxième téléphérique (3777m).
Vous pourrez ensuite emprunter un ascenseur pour monter à la terrasse sommitale et accéder au Pas dans le Vide
Nous attirons votre attention sur le fait que le téléphérique de l'Aiguille du Midi est actuellement fermé pour travaux et rouvrira le 7 juillet.
Nous restons à votre disposition pour tout complément d'information.
Meilleurs Salutations,
Written June 12, 2018
When will Summer 2018 tickets start selling online?
Written April 1, 2018
Is there a charge to get in? And is there age limit?
Written February 16, 2018
Is there a charge to get in? And is there age limit?
Written February 16, 2018
MONT BLANC NATURAL RESORT
Chamonix, France
Hi,
Thanks for contacting us.
The Step into the Void is included in the Aiguille du Midi tickets.
The access to the Aiguille du Midi is forbidden for children under 3yo and not recommended under 5yo.
Do not hesitate to contact us for further information.
Best regards,
Written February 16, 2018
Hi Can we use this facility in End Nov/beginning of December? Or is this only available during summer time?
Written September 25, 2016
I believe it is - but you may have to double check with the tourist office in Chamonix.
Written September 28, 2016
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