Via Ferrata de la Roche Veyrand
Location: Saint-Pierre-d’Entremont (Chartreuse)
Difficulty: D–TD
Duration: 3–4.5 h
Description: Long, exposed Chartreuse outing; big traverses and commitment — for experienced climbers.
Via Ferrata de Planfoy – Les Rochers du Renat
Location: Loire (near Saint-Étienne)
Difficulty: AD–D
Duration: 1.5–2.5 h
Description: Granite ambiance with river crossings and short bridges; popular local venue.
Via Ferrata de la Guinguette
Location: Ain (Bugey)
Difficulty: D–TD
Duration: 2–3 h
Description: Athletic limestone with variants; exposure builds progressively; great training ground.
Via Ferrata du Fort l’Écluse
Location: Léaz (Ain)
Difficulty: D
Duration: 2–3 h
Description: Fortress-top views to Jura ridges and Mont Blanc when clear; steep ladders, sustained traverses.
Via Ferrata de Nans-sous-Sainte-Anne
Location: Doubs/Jura border
Difficulty: AD–D
Duration: 1.5–2.5 h
Description: Karst scenery, caves and springs nearby; varied steps and moves.
Via Ferrata de Morez – Roche au Dade
Location: Morez (Jura)
Difficulty: AD–D
Duration: 1.5–2.5 h
Description: Compact limestone cliff over the town; fun ladders and a nice mid-difficulty progression.
Via Ferrata du Regardoir
Location: Moirans-en-Montagne (Jura)
Difficulty: AD–D
Duration: 1.5–2.5 h
Description: Balcony route above a turquoise reservoir; photogenic crossings and traverses.
Via Ferrata des Échelles de la Mort
Location: Charquemont (Doubs, Jura – near Swiss border)
Difficulty: C/D (Sustained)
Duration: Approximately 2 h + 25 min descent
Description: Historic “Ladders of Death” route above the Doubs river with long ladders, bridges, and an optional zip-line finish.