Things to Do at Vallée Blanche

Vallée Blanche is one of the world's most spectacular off-piste skiing and mountaineering experiences, located in the heart of the this destination massif near Chamonix, France. This legendary glaciated valley stretches for approximately 20 kilometers between the Aiguille du Midi and Montenvers, offering impressive views of towering peaks, seracs, and crevasses. The route takes adventurers through a pristine alpine wilderness at altitudes exceeding 3,000 meters, making it one of the most iconic high-altitude adventures in the Alps. Accessible via the famous Aiguille du Midi cable car, the Vallée Blanche attracts thousands of skiers, snowboarders, and mountaineers each year who seek to experience this glacial wonderland. The journey combines technical skiing with mountaineering elements, requiring proper equipment, experience, and typically the guidance of a certified mountain guide. The valley serves as a gateway to numerous other high-altitude adventures and provides an unforgettable immersion into the raw beauty of the high Alps.

Access to Vallée Blanche begins at the Aiguille du Midi cable car station in Chamonix town center. Take the Plan de l'Aiguille cable car first, then transfer to the Aiguille du Midi telepherique for the final ascent to 3,842 meters. The cable car station is easily walkable from Chamonix center or accessible by local buses. From the Aiguille du Midi summit, a short but exposed ridge walk leads to the starting point of the Vallée Blanche route. The return journey typically ends at Montenvers, where you can take the historic cogwheel railway back down to Chamonix, or continue skiing to the Chamonix valley floor.