Location: Vénéon valley (Isère)

Difficulty: D

Duration: 2–3 h

Description: Wild Écrins atmosphere beside the river; steep, athletic walls and cool canyon air.

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.

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.

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.

Location: Jarrier (Savoie)

Difficulty: AD–D

Duration: 1.5–2.5 h

Description: Sunny cliff over Maurienne valley; playful bridges and traverses, accessible approach.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Location: Grenoble (Isère)
Difficulty: AD / D (sections)
Duration: 1.5 – 3 h
Description: Urban classic climbing the Bastille cliffs above Grenoble; ladders, traverses, and panoramic city views.

Location: Arêches-Beaufort (Savoie)
Difficulty: TD–ED (Very to Extremely Difficult)
Duration: 2.5 – 4 h
Description: Famous, highly exposed ridge above Lac de Roselend; includes a long suspension bridge and thrilling exposure.

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.

Location: La Clusaz (Col des Aravis, Haute-Savoie)
Difficulty: D (Difficult)
Duration: Approximately 2 h 30 on route + 1 h total access/exit
Description: Classic Alpine setting on the Aravis cliffs; exposed crossings and wide views — closed during winter months.

Location: Passy (Haute-Savoie), Plateau d’Assy – facing Mont Blanc
Difficulty: AD+ (Intermediate)
Duration: 1 h 30 on route + 20 min approach + 45 min descent
Description: Scenic limestone traverse opposite Mont Blanc; well-equipped and airy yet manageable for fit beginners.