The Eiffel Tower’s ‘Vertige de la Tour’ Returns: High-Flying Thrills and a New Spring Terrace
One year after its successful debut, the ‘Vertige de la Tour’ experience, featuring France’s highest urban suspension bridge, is back at the Eiffel Tower’s first floor. Starting today, March 17, 2026, visitors can once again enjoy this spectacular and friendly attraction, now enhanced by a brand-new spring terrace. This unique offering combines an exhilarating aerial walk with a delightful gourmet break, all set against the breathtaking panorama of Paris.
What is ‘Le Vertige de la Tour’?
The ‘Vertige de la Tour’ is a 40-meter-long suspended net bridge, stretching between the East and West pillars of the monument, approximately 60 meters above the ground. Designed by the specialized company Arboricorde, this structure is the highest urban suspension bridge in France. It offers a unique sensation of walking literally above the void, providing a spectacular perspective of the Iron Lady and the Parisian cityscape. The attraction is 100% secure, fully enclosed by two layers of knotted nets (25,000 meshes!) and an anti-fall mesh. Its resistance is over 30,000 kg/m².
How to Participate (Free with Eiffel Tower Ticket)
The ‘Vertige de la Tour’ is a free attraction for all visitors who have an Eiffel Tower ticket. Registration is done on-site at the first floor by scanning QR codes located near the animation and on the spring terrace. Visitors can choose a time slot within 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes. Once registered, present the first ticket downloaded from the confirmation email at the entrance of the queue at your exact time slot to ensure smooth flow. If there is no queue, you can pass without prior registration.
- Dates and Times: From March 17 to May 3, 2026.
- Operating Hours:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, public holidays, and school vacations: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Eligibility: Open to all Eiffel Tower ticket holders, adults and children aged 3 and above. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Accessibility: Due to stair access, the attraction is not accessible to visitors with reduced mobility (wheelchairs, canes, crutches). It is also not recommended for individuals with severe vertigo.
Safety Guidelines
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, please observe the following guidelines:
- Follow instructions from the Arbotopia teams on-site.
- Ensure bags and pockets are securely closed.
- Each person enters the walkway individually (maximum 4 people simultaneously).
- Cross the 40-meter net bridge without turning back, running, or jumping.
- Young children (under 12) must be held by an adult’s hand.
- Strollers, luggage, food, drinks, and high heels are not permitted on the walkway.
- To allow everyone to fully enjoy the experience, do not linger on the walkway and maintain a distance of two arches between yourself and the person in front of you.
The Idyllic Spring Terrace
After the thrill of the suspension bridge, visitors can relax and unwind at the new spring terrace, located directly opposite the ‘Vertige de la Tour’. This beautifully landscaped space offers a floral and green ambiance, perfect for a refreshing drink or a gourmet treat while admiring the capital. Among the seasonal creations, the ‘La Vie en Fleurs’ cocktail, with notes of cherry blossom and strawberry, promises an elegant moment of relaxation (available as an option with your online ticket purchase).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is ‘Le Vertige de la Tour’?
It’s a 40m long net walkway, exclusively designed with nets, connecting the East and West pillars of the monument on the 1st floor, at a height of 60m. Your mission, if you accept it, is to cross this suspended bridge and experience dizzying sensations similar to those of a Himalayan bridge in the mountains!
Who is the experience for?
The ‘Vertige de la Tour’ attraction is open to all Eiffel Tower visitors with a ticket, adults and children from 3 years old. Children under 12 must be accompanied by at least one adult. ‘Le Vertige de la Tour’ is obviously not recommended for people suffering from severe vertigo. Due to the configuration of the walkway, only accessible by stairs, the attraction is not accessible to visitors with reduced mobility (in wheelchairs, or using canes or crutches).
What are the risks?
The only risk is wanting to do it again! The walkway is 100% caged by 2 superimposed layers of knotted nets (25,000 meshes!) and surrounded by an anti-fall mesh. The walkway is extremely solid and held in place by multiple parallel and lateral cables. Its resistance is over 30,000kg/m².
How to participate?
The attraction is free for Eiffel Tower visitors and open every day from March 17 to May 3, 2026. The walkway is located on the 1st floor, which is accessible by stairs on the way up, and by elevator or stairs on the way down. If you haven’t bought your tickets to visit the monument yet: consult our official online ticket office to book or you can also buy tickets at the ticket office on the day of your visit for an immediate ascent.
Source: https://www.toureiffel.paris/fr/actualites/evenements/le-vertige-de-la-tour-fait-son-grand-retour
