Via Ferrata de Tende
Location: Tende (Alpes-Maritimes)
Difficulty: AD–D
Duration: 2–3 h
Description: Historic Roya valley setting; ravine bridges and sunny slabs, best in cooler hours.
Via Ferrata du Baus de la Fréma
Location: La Colmiane (Alpes-Maritimes)
Difficulty: D
Duration: 4–4.5 h
Description: Long, exposed route to ~2,200 m summit; Mercantour panoramas and committing passages.
Via Ferrata de la Ciappea
Location: La Brigue (Alpes-Maritimes)
Difficulty: D–TD
Duration: ~2.5 h
Description: Technical, scenic line with multiple bridges and a long zipline; Mediterranean-alpine feel.
Via Ferrata de Digne-les-Bains
Location: Digne (AHP)
Difficulty: AD–D
Duration: 1.5–2.5 h
Description: Sunny cliff above spa town; nice mix of traverses, small walls, and rest stances.
Via Ferrata de la Grande Fistoire
Location: Le Caire (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Difficulty: TD
Duration: 3–4 h
Description: Famous Provençal showpiece; monkey/foot bridges and optional ziplines on a sweeping face.
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.
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.