Via Ferrata Les Demoiselles du Castagnet
Location: Puget-Théniers (Alpes-Maritimes)
Difficulty: AD–D
Duration: 1.5–2.5 h
Description: Accessible cliff with bridges and steps; good intro to the area’s style.
Via Ferrata des Gorges de Daluis
Location: Guillaumes (Alpes-Maritimes)
Difficulty: D
Duration: 2–3 h
Description: Red-rock canyon ambiance (the “Colorado Niçois”); exposed traverses above the Var river.
Via Ferrata des Canyons de Lantosque
Location: Lantosque (Alpes-Maritimes)
Difficulty: AD–D
Duration: 2–3 h
Description: Gorge environment with suspended passages and cool, shaded walls; scenic village nearby.
Via Ferrata de Tende
Location: Tende (Alpes-Maritimes)
Difficulty: AD–D
Duration: 2–3 h
Description: Historic Roya valley setting; ravine bridges and sunny slabs, best in cooler hours.
Via Ferrata du Baus de la Fréma
Location: La Colmiane (Alpes-Maritimes)
Difficulty: D
Duration: 4–4.5 h
Description: Long, exposed route to ~2,200 m summit; Mercantour panoramas and committing passages.
Via Ferrata de la Ciappea
Location: La Brigue (Alpes-Maritimes)
Difficulty: D–TD
Duration: ~2.5 h
Description: Technical, scenic line with multiple bridges and a long zipline; Mediterranean-alpine feel.