The Alps mountain rangeLocated in Central Europe, it is one of the most important tourist destinations in the world, where millions of people meet every year to, among other things, practice winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding. It must be remembered that this mountain range covers countries such as France, Switzerland, Italy and Austria, in addition to Slovenia, Germany, Monaco and Liechtenstein.
Today we are going to be located in the French Alps, where the highest attraction in all of Europe has just opened: an amazing viewpoint on the peak Aiguille du Midi shaped like a glass box. Do you want to discover a little more about this surprising tourist attraction?
At 4,000 meters high
The Chamonix Skywalk It is located almost 4,000 meters high. It is a glass-walled structure installed on the upper terrace of the Aiguille du Midi peak (3,842 meters), with a 1,000-meter drop to the nearest rock. From last Saturday, visitors can step on it, which gives a feeling of being hung over the abyss.
What does it consist of
Designed by Pierre Yves Chays, this construction has required three years of work, although the final assembly has been quick (it began on September 19). The promoters appear to have been inspired by the Skywalk, the large glass walkway overlooking the Grand Canyon, in the state of Arizona, United States.
Thus, the five glass panels are 12 mm thick, and each of them consists of three layers joined by supports metallic. The structure is safe: it can withstand winds of more than 220 kilometers per hour.
The Aiguille du Midi peak
Aiguille Peak already received countless tourists a year to see the views of the Alps. In addition, it is a starting point to launch into ski free.
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