Via ferrata in France

16 mountain destinations in France offer via ferrata on Alpe Match, mainly in spring, summer and autumn. Compare them by altitude, season and price level, and see the services available in each destination.

16 destinations compared

DestinationVillage altitudeMax altitudeHiking trailsSeasonPrice levelServices
La Grave
Alte Alpi
1,497 m3,983 m200 kmSpring, Summer, Autumn–1
Alpe d'Huez
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
1,850 m3,330 m250 kmSummer€€€1
Bonneval-sur-Arc
Savoie
1,759 m3,642 m60 kmSummer, Autumn–1
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
1,030 m4,807 m350 kmSummer, Autumn€€€€1
Courchevel
Savoie
1,100 m3,054 m150 kmSummer–1
La Clusaz
Aravis Valley
1,040 m2,600 m200 kmSpring, Summer, Autumn–1
Les Arcs
Savoie
1,200 m3,226 m200 kmSummer–1
Les Deux Alpes
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
1,650 m3,600 m200 kmSpring, Summer, Autumn€€€1
Samoëns
Haute-Savoie
720 m2,500 m900 kmSpring, Summer, Autumn–1
Pra Loup / Val d'Allos (Espace Lumière)
Val d'Allos
1,500 m2,600 m150 kmSpring, Summer, Autumn–2
Cauterets
Hautes-Pyrénées
500 m3,300 m200 kmSpring, Summer, Autumn–1
Megève
Rhône-Alpes
1,027 m2,485 m150 kmSummer, Autumn–1
Montgenèvre
Hautes-Alpes
1,860 m2,700 m300 kmSummer–1
Morzine
Haute-Savoie
1,395 m2,460 m200 kmSummer, Autumn–1
Tignes & Val d'Isère
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
1,550 m3,599 m200 kmSummer, Autumn–1
Val Thorens
Les 3 Vallées
2,300 m3,230 m40 kmSummer–1
Compare La Grave, Alpe d'Huez, Bonneval-sur-Arc

Via ferrata in each destination

La Grave

Alte Alpi, France
Via Ferrata AdventuresVia Ferrata
  • Via Ferrata 'Les Roches Noires'Summer, Autumn, Spring

    Located near La Grave, the 'Via Ferrata des Roches Noires' offers a thrilling vertical adventure on a protected climbing route. Equipped with steel cables, ladders, and sometimes bridges, it allows individuals to…

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La Clusaz

Aravis Valley, France
Via Ferrata
  • Via Ferrata "Yves Pollet-Villard"Summer, Autumn, Spring

    The Via Ferrata 'Yves Pollet-Villard' offers an exhilarating climbing experience for those seeking adventure without extensive rock climbing skills. Located on the Yves Pollet-Villard cliff, it provides a safe, equipped…

Full guide to La Clusaz

Les Arcs

Savoie, France
Via Ferrata
  • Via Ferrata du Col des BalconsSummer

    For thrill-seekers, the Via Ferrata du Col des Balcons offers an exhilarating mountain climbing experience with the safety of fixed cables, ladders, and bridges. Situated above Bourg-Saint-Maurice, it provides…

Full guide to Les Arcs

Les Deux Alpes

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Via Ferrata
  • Via Ferrata of Les ÉtroitsSummer, Autumn, Spring

    Challenge yourself on the Via Ferrata of Les Étroits, a protected climbing route near the Romanche gorge. This adventure combines elements of hiking and rock climbing, featuring metal rungs, cables, and bridges fixed…

Full guide to Les Deux Alpes
  • Via Ferrata de l'Aiguille de Pra LoupSummer, Autumn, Spring

    A challenging yet rewarding via ferrata experience on the Aiguille de Pra Loup, offering breathtaking views of the Ubaye Valley. This route is known for its exposed sections, ladders, and cable bridges, providing an…

  • Via Ferrata 'Roche Rousse' (Pra Loup)Summer, Autumn

    For those seeking an exhilarating summer adventure, the 'Roche Rousse' Via Ferrata near Pra Loup offers a thrilling climbing experience with breathtaking views. This equipped climbing route features ladders, cables, and…

Full guide to Pra Loup / Val d'Allos (Espace Lumière)

Cauterets

Hautes-Pyrénées, France
  • Via Ferrata de l'Horloge (Nearby)Spring, Summer, Autumn

    A challenging via ferrata course located in the vicinity of Cauterets, offering an exhilarating mix of climbing and hiking along a fixed cable route on a cliff face. Equipped with ladders, bridges, and steel cables, it…

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Megève

Rhône-Alpes, France
  • Via Ferrata 'Yves Pollet-Villard'Summer, Autumn

    This exciting Via Ferrata, named after a local mountain guide, offers an exhilarating climbing experience near the Livraz area. It provides a secured route with ladders, cables, and bridges, allowing climbers to…

Full guide to Megève

Montgenèvre

Hautes-Alpes, France
  • Via Ferrata des ClotsSummer

    For summer thrill-seekers, the Via Ferrata des Clots offers an exciting climbing experience combining hiking and climbing techniques with fixed safety equipment. This route provides spectacular views of the Montgenèvre…

Full guide to Montgenèvre

Morzine

Haute-Savoie, France
  • Via Ferrata des Saix de MiolèneSummer, Autumn

    Located near Saint Jean d'Aulps, a short drive from Morzine, the Via Ferrata des Saix de Miolène offers an exhilarating climbing experience with fixed cables, ladders, and bridges along a rock face. It provides stunning…

Full guide to Morzine

Frequently asked questions

Where can you go via ferrata in France?

La Grave, Alpe d'Huez, Bonneval-sur-Arc, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Courchevel and La Clusaz, among 16 destinations offer via ferrata according to Alpe Match data.

When is the season for via ferrata?

Based on the services listed in each destination, via ferrata is mainly available in spring, summer and autumn. Dates vary every year: check with local operators.

Which via ferrata destination reaches the highest altitude in France?

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, with a maximum altitude of 4,807 m.

Via ferrata in France: 16 destinations compared | Alpe Match