Alpine Glass Skywalk – Peer into the Thousand-Meter-Deep Valley Below

By Hully
Modeled after the Grand Canyon’s “Skywalk,” the Aiguille du Midi in the French Alps has also built a transparent viewing platform atop the mountain at an altitude of 12,604 feet, named“Pas dans le Vide” (translated as “Step into the Void”), officially opened on December 21, and this exciting new experience is expected to become a major sightseeing highlight.

▲ The Aiguille du Midi in the Alps features a transparent viewing platform at its summit, offering breathtaking panoramic views. (Photo / TUCHONG / AP)

The transparent viewing platform at the Aiguille du Midi took three years to construct and consists of five 12-millimeter-thick tempered glass panels mounted on a metal frame, capable of withstanding wind speeds exceeding 220 km/h. Looking down from the platform, visitors cansee at least 1,000 meters down below, taking in the snow-covered glaciers and the magnificent views of Mont Blanc.

There are not many rules for visiting the viewing platform, but it’s important to note that visitors must wear soft-soled flat shoes to protect the glass surface. Additionally, since the platform is located at nearly 4,000 meters above sea level, for health and safety reasons, “the timid and those afraid of heights are advised not to enter!”

▲ The transparent viewing platform is made up of five tempered glass panels, offering a view of at least 1,000 meters down below. (Photo / TUCHONG / AP)