The Brand New “Chamonix Skywalk” in the French Alps

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A journalist tests out the Chamonix Skywalk on December 16th, 2013. photo: Reuters/Robert Pratta
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A journalist tests out the Chamonix Skywalk on December 16th, 2013. photo: Reuters/Robert Pratta

At the Aiguille du Midi in Chamonix, the French just installed a new glass structure called the Chamonix Skywalk.  It was inspired by the Grand Canyon’s glass skywalk.  But the Chamonix Skywalk takes this idea to next level by making the floor transparent.  Visitor feel as if they are hovering 3,396 feet above the valley below.  1/2″ glass surrounds visitors as they hang out above Chamonix and test their fear of heights.

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The view looking straight down in the Chamonix Skywalk. photo: Reuters/Robert Pratta

The skywalk will open to the pubic on December 21st, 2013.

Would you step into this thing?

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Profile view of the Chamonix Skywalk. photo: Reuters/Robert Pratta

 

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