Climbing the Eiffel Tower

We took the elevators all the way up, did the staircase down at the last level to the street. I’m not quite sure what you’re asking, that’s nearly a 1,000 steps up. Only you know what you’re capable of doing.

That's a great option. Thanks for the reply.
I was basically just trying to gauge the level of difficulty of doing the stairs for both the first and second levels.
Thanks again.

I believe it is 328 steps to the first floor and an additional 346 steps to the second floor for a total of 674 steps.

Walking up to the second level (674 steps) is roughly equivalent to climbing from ground to the 45th storey of a building. And you want to try this only 6 weeks after coming out of a boot? Now of course everyone is different, and perhaps you were in marathon level conditioning previously. But I would be very surprised if you were even able to flex and extend your foot sufficiently to walk up a single flight of stairs without stiffness or difficulty by then. My daughter, who is in excellent condition, and a runner, took over 6 months to regain normal range of motion and stability in her ankle after coming out of her boot. Again, everyone is different. Listen and heed your doctor's advice.

There were some days on my recent visit to Paris that my phone indicated 16-20 floors climbed, and it usually undercounts! Those were just normal walking around, using the Metro,etc. stairs. You need to consider if that alone might be enough of a challenge for your newly recovered ankle. Will you really be able to do the Eiffel Tower on top of that? Only you and your doctor can answer that, but keep in mind the high number of stairs you will be doing anyway.

Thanks all for your responses.
You're absolutely correct, and it will be the elevator for me!
I did find out that even if I take the elevator up and down, I can still get off on the second and first floors to look around, so no need to do all those steps.
I appreciate the advice!

Take the elevator up the Eiffel Tower, then test your foot climbing the Arc du Triomphe instead. Being up there at sunset was amazing, and no one in our group (kids 8 and 12) had trouble with the climb. Much better view (including being able to see the Eiffel Tower) in my opinion as well, with room to spread out.

That's a great idea!
Thanks.

OP - regarding your 4:45 comment - The ground floor elevator goes to level one and level two. The very small elevator to the top level runs between level two and the summit. In both elevators, passengers are packed in like sardines.

It is a long way up. The views keep getting better the higher you go. We used a tour to get in and have a detailed narrative about it and then had access to the 3 floor. The elevators are small and packed. If you are not afraid of heights and able, then a walk up or down would be something.

Thanks for the reply.
Since I won't be that far out from when I finished wearing the boot, I think my best bet would be to take the elevator, but just get off on the 1st and 2nd floors and look around. I know the views won't be the same as actually walking to the second floor, but I think the easier route is best.
I'll save the walk for when I'm fully recovered and return to Paris!

If it appears you have a foot injury, you might receive some dispensation. Just saying.

The Eiffel Tower does, in fact, have quite a lot of assistance available for those with disabilities. Reduced fare, though, is only available with an official "justification document", which the OP is unlikely to have. But there is assistance in minimizing waiting in line and accessing the elevators for those with mobility problems.

https://www.toureiffel.paris/en/disabled