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.
Via Ferrata de la Bastille
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.
Via Ferrata du Roc du Vent
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.
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.
Via Ferrata Yves Pollet-Villard
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.
Via Ferrata de Curalla
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.
