Insane views from the Aiguille du Midi 3842m

7 Apr 2015






































The views from the Aiguille du Midi were breathtaking. Both figuratively and literally. At 3842m (approx. 12,500 ft), you get insane panoramic views of the Italian, Swiss and French Alps, an up-close and personal visit with the Alps tallest mountain, Mont Blanc and a bird-eye view of Chamonix valley.

I've never been one to say that I have a fear of heights—it's never really been my thing—but I definitely struggled/had a mini panic attack stepping out onto the exposed platform of the Aiguille du Midi. It was just sooooo open! After taking a few deep breaths, I pulled it together and I ended up really enjoying myself up there. I think it just took my body a little bit of time to get used to the altitude, but I was definitely holding on to the railing tighter than I normally would!
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14 comments

  1. Melanie Fontaine7 April 2015 at 12:08

    Oh yeah, these views are definitely insane!! You make me want to visit the Alps again! :)

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  2. Margo7 April 2015 at 12:10

    like... seriously? I can't even begin. These shots made me fall out of my chair.

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  3. Courtney {Alkeks Abroad}7 April 2015 at 12:14

    Looks like a winter wonderland!

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  4. Jamie | Gunters Abroad | Fit F7 April 2015 at 12:16

    Honey...this pictures are stunning!! I got lucky while we were there and it was white out conditions at the top so we couldn't go...I would have been so nervous!! Loving living it through this post :)

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  5. Yalanda_Meshell7 April 2015 at 12:27

    Gorgeous! These pictures make me have a soft spot for winter, and that is generally not the way I tend to lean!!!

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  6. Jordan Beck Wagner7 April 2015 at 16:05

    Girl! OH MY GOODNESS, are these photos stunning or what?! Makes me upset that I never took a skiing trip this winter! Maybe together next year?! xo

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  7. Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki8 April 2015 at 08:12

    So beautiful! I think I would have a panic attack as well going up on the exposed platform, I am such a chicken when it comes to heights!

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  8. Alexandra @ Team Starnes8 April 2015 at 20:53

    Definitely! :)

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  9. Alexandra @ Team Starnes8 April 2015 at 20:55

    We had great weather while we were there and it was actually hot on the slopes... One day I took out my fleece-liner, my gloves, my scarf and skied with the bare minimum!

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  10. Alexandra @ Team Starnes8 April 2015 at 20:55

    I typically don't react that way about heights, but this was on another level!

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  11. Alexandra @ Team Starnes8 April 2015 at 20:56

    I know, right!? xx

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  12. Alexandra @ Team Starnes8 April 2015 at 20:57

    Thanks babe! :)

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  13. Alexandra @ Team Starnes8 April 2015 at 20:57

    You need to! Contact me next year! xx

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  14. Alexandra @ Team Starnes8 April 2015 at 20:58

    Yeah, it was ridic, but I am so glad we did it!

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