Via Ferrata de la Grande Falaise
Location: Hautes-Alpes
Difficulty: D–TD
Duration: 2–3 h
Description: Big limestone wall opposite glaciers; sustained sections and superb Écrins views.
Via Ferrata des Orres
Location: Les Orres (Hautes-Alpes)
Difficulty: AD–D
Duration: 2–3 h
Description: Resort-side cliff with bridges and traverses; varied terrain, good for groups.
Via Ferrata de la Croix de Toulouse
Location: Briançon (Hautes-Alpes)
Difficulty: AD–D
Duration: 2–3 h
Description: Panoramic route above the Vauban citadel; steady exposure with solid steps and cables.
Via Ferrata des Gorges d’Ailefroide
Location: Pelvoux (Hautes-Alpes)
Difficulty: AD–D
Duration: 2–3 h
Description: Granite ambiance near Écrins, with cool river-side passages and short steep walls.
Via Ferrata du Rocher du Bez
Location: La Salle-les-Alpes (Hautes-Alpes)
Difficulty: AD–D
Duration: 1.5–3 h
Description: Fun, varied itinerary overlooking the Guisane valley; well-bolted, ideal progression.