The Aiguille du Midi is a 3,842m mountain in the French Alps. An aerial cable car, built in 1955, transports visitors from Chamonix at 1,035m to the summit at 3,842m in 20 minutes, making it the highest vertical ascent cable car in the world. The summit offers panoramic views, a cafe, and shop, and is the starting point for hiking routes and ski runs in the Mont Blanc Massif.