Via Ferrata du Rocher de la Chaux
Location: Saint-Jean-d’Aulps (Haute-Savoie)
Difficulty: M and TD routes
Duration: 1.5–3 h
Description: Two contrasting lines: a friendlier moderate and a very physical variant; sunny, scenic cliff.
Via Ferrata de la Guinguette
Location: Ain (Bugey)
Difficulty: D–TD
Duration: 2–3 h
Description: Athletic Bugey limestone; options that ramp up exposure; powerful moves in places.
Via Ferrata du Fort l’Écluse
Location: Léaz (Ain)
Difficulty: D
Duration: 2–3 h
Description: Historic fort high above the Rhône; long ladders and traverses with Jura/Mont-Blanc scenery.
Via Ferrata du Sautet – La Motte-Saint-Martin
Location: Isère
Difficulty: AD–D
Duration: 2–3 h
Description: Lake and dam views, athletic traverses and steps; a popular option near Trièves.
Via Ferrata du Col du Rousset – Les Clots
Location: Vercors (Drôme/Isère)
Difficulty: AD–D
Duration: 1.5–2.5 h
Description: Vercors limestone balcony with void underfoot; shady sections, great summer option.
Via Ferrata de la Grande Falaise
Location: La Grave (Hautes-Alpes boundary/Isère access)
Difficulty: D–TD
Duration: 2–3 h
Description: Big-wall feel facing La Meije; long traverses and airy ladders, high-mountain setting.
Via Ferrata de Saint‑Christophe‑en‑Oisans
Location: Vénéon valley (Isère)
Difficulty: D
Duration: 2–3 h
Description: Wild Écrins atmosphere beside the river; steep, athletic walls and cool canyon air.
Via Ferrata de la Dent de Burgin
Location: Méribel (Savoie)
Difficulty: D
Duration: ~3 h ascent + 1.5 h descent
Description: High crest with wide horizons toward Mont Blanc; steady exposure, sure-footedness required.
Via Ferrata du Lac de la Rosière
Location: Courchevel (Savoie)
Difficulty: PD
Duration: 1.5–2.5 h
Description: Family-friendly loop by an alpine lake; ladders and a long suspension bridge in a forested cirque.
Via Ferrata du Diable
Location: Aussois (Savoie)
Difficulty: AD → TD+
Duration: 2–6 h (link-ups)
Description: Iconic network across gorges above the Arc river; many variants from moderate to very strenuous.
Via Ferrata du Roc de la Balme
Location: Jarrier (Savoie)
Difficulty: AD–D
Duration: 1.5–2.5 h
Description: Sunny cliff over Maurienne valley; playful bridges and traverses, accessible approach.
Via Ferrata du Roc de Cornillon
Location: Le Bourget-du-Lac/Aix-les-Bains (Savoie)
Difficulty: PD–AD
Duration: 1–2 h
Description: Superb lake-view balcony above Lac du Bourget; great for progression days.
Via Ferrata de la Tête de la Sallanche
Location: La Clusaz (Haute-Savoie)
Difficulty: AD/D
Duration: 1.5–2.5 h
Description: Balcony route with Aravis vistas; athletic sections interspersed with rest ledges.
Via Ferrata de la Tour du Jallouvre
Location: Le Grand-Bornand (Haute-Savoie)
Difficulty: D
Duration: 2–3 h
Description: High-mountain feel under Pointe du Jalouvre; traverses and short overhangs, lovely panoramas.
Via Ferrata de Thônes – La Roche à l’Agathe
Location: Thônes (Haute-Savoie)
Difficulty: D (sustained)
Duration: 2–3 h
Description: Steep, athletic wall directly above town; constant moves and commanding views of the Aravis.