Day trip to Italy....by cable car

When we woke up the weather was a bit cloudy and misty and cold. By 8am the sun began to break through and by 9 it was wall to wall sun. So we decided to do the Aiguille Du Midi which included the panoramic cable car to Italy. We expected grand views back down to Chamonix and of the mountains including Mont Blanc: we were not disappointed!

 This was the view of Aiguille Du Midi (3842 metres) from Chamonix before we left on the first cable car

The base station in Chamonix - a short walk from our hotel
 

We are on our way
 

We leave the first Gondola and make our way to the second stage
 

Aiguille du Midi - the famous walkway! Bit of a let down
 

The final panoramic ride was in small cabins across the mountain range with stupendous views over the glaciers and the final station was just over the border with Italy

Yes, tower cranes 3,000 metres up. This was the view into Italy (Courmeyer)



The Viewing platform
 

Tea and a coffee 3.5 euro!

The cable cars run in groups of three

Mont Blanc 4,810 metres in the middle

The 'step in the void' which James did after a long queue. The girl in front of him spent ages doing three handstands: which were specifically banned!

The aerial walkway: this was the only place where we felt the -14C cold!

Our hotel in the centre from 3,000 metres......
 

.....and from 1000 metres, or at Chamonix level!

Mont Blanc from our balcony

Back into Chamonix looking for somewhere to eat

Settled on this restaurant as James wanted to try their.....

......Profiteroles

A simply fab day: weather could not have been better. Forecast for our last day in France tomorrow as good.