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Pralognan-la-Vanoise has one of the most beautiful via ferrata in France, according to several websites: it runs alongside Fraîche Waterfall in a unique and grandiose setting. There are different routes available, including one that takes you under the waterfall. Thrills galore!

10 minutes from Batioz village, following on from the rock of the resort rock-climbing school. The latter has about 50 routes of all levels.

Free entry. We recommend that you contact a guide.
Equipment hire in sports shops.

The Routes
  The Squirrel Adventure Course
From 8 to 77 years

This course is full of adventure: go from tree to tree using rope bridges, zip lines and other bridges.

Enthusiasts of the thrill factor can enjoy the Squirrel Course high in the trees and in complete safety. Good-natured fun with lots of laughter guaranteed! If you like adventure, come and try a unique experience that you will remember for a very long time!

The Little Monkey Adventure Course

For 6 to 10 year-olds

Kids can get a taste of what the adults experience with a mixture of via ferrata and the Squirrel Course: The Little Monkey Course Situated in Bieux, the course has been specially developed for small children, giving them an exciting introduction to climbing.

 
 

How do you get to the via ferrata?
  Upon your arrival at Pralognan-la-Vanoise, follow the sign ‘centre station’, then, after passing Pré’lude Olympique, follow ‘Le Barioz’ then ‘Les Bieux’. There are no car parks nearby, use the Bouquetin car park. The path leading to the via ferrata is indicated by a sign describing the route. Next, the track leads you to the waterfall. The via ferrata starts at the bottom of the fall. The route is very easy and you will reach the via ferrata in 15 minutes. The return trip follows a path which presents no particular difficulties.  
 

Required Equipment
 

The via ferrata requires specific equipment similar to that used in rock-climbing and a good knowledge of its use.For increased safety, call on the services of a guide, especially if you are inexperienced.

You follow this route at your own risk. Be aware of the prevailing conditions and do not hesitate to call upon the services of a mountain professional.

List of required equipment:

  • 1 harness with locking karabiner
  • helmet
  • 2 leads, 9 mm in diameter, with shock absorber
  • 2 wide-opening karabiners with automatic locking.

Never use straps on their own: risk of death from falling.

For more information on via ferrata routes, please consult the following websites:

  • www.viaferrata.org provides a list of all the via ferrata routes in France.
  • www.randonneur.net describes (with the help of photos) all the required equipment for following a via ferrata route.
  • www.petzl.com provides a downloadable brochure (in PDF format) with practical advice for via ferrata routes.
 
 

Map
 


(1) Fraîche

(2) Pas-de-la-Chèvre (alternative start)

(3) Nid-d’Aigle

(4) Grand-Toit

(5) Anti-stress Exit

(6) Conque

(7) Pont-de-Singe

(8) Traversée-des-Dieux

  
 
 
Information
 

Tourist Office
04 79 08 79 08

Mountain Guides Office:
04 79 08 71 21
Internet

  
 

 

A via ferrata is halfway between a hiking trail and a rock-climb, hiking and mountaineering along vertical rock faces.

These routes are fitted with a cable (or lifeline) and metal fixings to make your ascent easier.

Via ferrata gives you the sensation of a rock climb in perfect safety on a rock face normally reserved for experienced climbers.

Pralognan-la-Vanoise has one of the most beautiful via ferrata in France : it runs alongside Fraîche Waterfall in a unique and grandiose setting.

There are different routes available, including one that takes you under the waterfall. Thrills galore!

 
 

Technical Details
 

Via ferrata of Fraîche Waterfall at Pralognan-la-Vanoise

Aspect : South West

Total length: 200m + variants

Altitude at start: 1,500m

Altitude at finish: 1,580m

Difficulties : D+

Completion time: 1h30

 
 

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