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Chamonix Video: 8th January 2015

Throw back Thursday at the Aiguille du Midi

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By Ellie Mahoney, Updated

Take a look at some historical footage of the Aiguille du Midi from Compagnie du Mont Blanc. It's 12 minutes long but well worth a look back in time at some of the construction work, the old cable car cabins and fashions of the day!

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