Via Ferrata de Ghisoni
Location: Central Corsica
Difficulty: AD–D
Duration: 1.5–2.5 h
Description: Mountain ambience with pine forests; pleasant traverses and steps.
Via Ferrata de Chisa
Location: Chisa (SE Corsica)
Difficulty: AD–D
Duration: 2–3 h
Description: Polished granite slabs, pools and cascades; gorgeous and different from mainland limestone.
Via Ferrata de Tolla
Location: Near Ajaccio
Difficulty: AD–D
Duration: 1.5–2.5 h
Description: Granite and maquis scenery above the lake; varied ladders and mini-bridges.
Via Ferrata du Parc Thermal
Location: Saint-Gervais-les-Bains (Haute-Savoie; Alps edge of region)
Difficulty: AD–D
Duration: 1.5–2.5 h
Description: Dramatic gorge near hot springs; bridges and neat canyon passages.
Via Ferrata d’Engins
Location: Vercors (Isère/Drôme gateway)
Difficulty: AD–D
Duration: 1.5–2.5 h
Description: Shady cliff with athletic traverses; cool option close to Grenoble.
Via Ferrata du Rocher Saint-Julien
Location: Buis-les-Baronnies (Drôme)
Difficulty: AD–D
Duration: 2–3 h
Description: Elegant ridge above olive groves; exposed and very photogenic.
Via Ferrata de Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert – La Bastide
Location: Hérault
Difficulty: AD–D
Duration: 2–3 h
Description: Sun-baked limestone near a historic village; bridges and balcons with far views.
Via Ferrata du Vidourle
Location: Saint-Sériès (Hérault/Gard)
Difficulty: D–TD
Duration: 1.5–2.5 h
Description: Overhanging moves over the river; arm-power sections and airy positions.
Via Ferrata du Thaurac
Location: Saint-Bauzille-de-Putois (Hérault)
Difficulty: AD–D
Duration: 2–3 h
Description: Caves and towers above the Hérault river; athletic, scenic and warm in summer.
Via Ferrata de Saint‑Paul‑de‑Fenouillet – Les Escaldilles
Location: Pyrénées-Orientales
Difficulty: D–TD
Duration: 2–3 h
Description: More athletic neighbor to La Pichona; sharp limestone and exposed crossings.
Via Ferrata de Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet – La Pichona
Location: Pyrénées-Orientales
Difficulty: PD–AD
Duration: 1–2 h
Description: Short, friendly warm-up; perfect before tackling the area’s harder routes.
Via Ferrata de les
Location: Hautes-Pyrénées border
Difficulty: AD–D
Duration: 1.5–2.5 h
Description: Gorge-side line with bridges; check local access and seasonal notices.
Via Ferrata de Vicdessos
Location: Ariège
Difficulty: AD–D
Duration: 1.5–2.5 h
Description: Canyon ambience; mix of ladders, beam steps and short walls; family variants nearby.
Via Ferrata de Génat
Location: Ariège
Difficulty: AD–D
Duration: 1.5–2.5 h
Description: Limestone spur above the village; traverse-heavy with airy steps.
Via Ferrata d’Artigue
Location: Ariège
Difficulty: AD–D
Duration: 1.5–2.5 h
Description: Wild valley setting with bridges; pleasant shade and mountain feel.