The aiguille du midi is the closest most non-climbers can get to mont blanc and offers unrivalled views over the massif, the glaciers and chamonix valley, not to mention a large chunk of the alps and. May 19, 2025🏔 aiguille du midi located in chamonix, france, the aiguille du midi stands at 3,842 meters and is the closest high-altitude viewpoint to mont blanc. The great rocky fang of the aiguille du midi (3842m), rising from the mont blanc massif, is one of chamonix’ most distinctive features.