The Aiguille du Midi tram whisks you up almost two miles from the valley floor and spits you out at 12,605 feet atop Chamonix's most precarious windswept ridge. The 13-mile backcountry route through La Vallée Blanche is one of the most famous runs in the world.
If you're looking to explore the slopes without dragging out a huge map, check out our PDF pocket guide here.
FEBRUARY 2006
