This via ferrata, located in the foothills of the Meije massif and at the entrance to the Ecrins National Park, is pleasantly shaded in summer. It's not a very difficult route, but it can still present some aerial and athletic passages.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION :
Duration: 2h (approach 5 min, via ferrata 1h30, return 30 min)
Difficulty: PD
Start: 1,650 m
Vertical drop: 200 m
Exposition: north
Rock: granite
Via length: 300 m
TOPO, MAPS :
IGN top 25, 3436 ET, Meije, Pelvoux.
Les via ferrata autour de Grenoble et Briançon, éditions Glénat.
All via ferrata in France, Libris editions.
The via ferrata is ideal for beginners who want to familiarize themselves with the void, as it has an escape route halfway along the route.
Its position in the foothills of the Meije massif guarantees cool temperatures in summer, on the banks of the Romanche river.
The first section, some twenty meters long, will warm up your fingers before you tackle the via's most beautiful passage: the ascent of a fairly steep pillar. A slab leads up to the left-hand edge of a fine ridge. This leads to a grassy ledge, with an escape route to the right.
The second part climbs a nice slab over a roof and ends with a less steep spur. The last few metres of the via ferrata are in the realm of vertiginous hiking, allowing you to appreciate the view of Les Agneaux.
The descent is well marked (30 minutes).
Take in the breathtaking mountain scenery of Villar-d'Arène in Haute-Romanche. Nearby, in La Grave, the Queen Meije cable car takes you up to the glaciers in 40 minutes!
> Visit and inspection carried out May 6, 2021.
(Copy of the contract in the "More info" tab on the right)
There is no equipment rental on the site but you can rent it in Villar d'Arene or La Grave's sports shops
The Mountain Guide office in La Grave on the square of the cable car, provides accompaniment for Via Ferrata
Duration: 2h (approach 5 min, via ferrata 1h30, return 30 min)
Difficulty: PD
Start: 1,650 m
Vertical drop: 200 m
Exposition: north
Rock: granite
Via length: 300 m
TOPO, MAPS :
IGN top 25, 3436 ET, Meije, Pelvoux.
Les via ferrata autour de Grenoble et Briançon, éditions Glénat.
All via ferrata in France, Libris editions.
The via ferrata is ideal for beginners who want to familiarize themselves with the void, as it has an escape route halfway along the route.
Its position in the foothills of the Meije massif guarantees cool temperatures in summer, on the banks of the Romanche river.
The first section, some twenty meters long, will warm up your fingers before you tackle the via's most beautiful passage: the ascent of a fairly steep pillar. A slab leads up to the left-hand edge of a fine ridge. This leads to a grassy ledge, with an escape route to the right.
The second part climbs a nice slab over a roof and ends with a less steep spur. The last few metres of the via ferrata are in the realm of vertiginous hiking, allowing you to appreciate the view of Les Agneaux.
The descent is well marked (30 minutes).
Take in the breathtaking mountain scenery of Villar-d'Arène in Haute-Romanche. Nearby, in La Grave, the Queen Meije cable car takes you up to the glaciers in 40 minutes!
> Visit and inspection carried out May 6, 2021.
(Copy of the contract in the "More info" tab on the right)
There is no equipment rental on the site but you can rent it in Villar d'Arene or La Grave's sports shops
The Mountain Guide office in La Grave on the square of the cable car, provides accompaniment for Via Ferrata
Plain text period
From 01/06 to 31/10 daily.After checking the via ferrata with Roc Écrins.
Accepted customers
Accepted customers
- For beginners / novice
- PD
