Work to construct the 'Tube' at the top of the Aiguille du Midi
Working at altitude is tough, and flying in huge pieces of steel to the top of the Aiguille du Midi looks especially tricky!
The Tube, once finished, will provide a covered walkway around part of the Aiguille du Midi, with clear viewing panels in some sections. Read more about the ongoing development here.
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