Halfway between climbing and hiking, the via-ferrata is an alpine route equipped with rungs and cables. It requires specific equipment and minimal knowledge of climbing progression techniques.
The route: We start the route by a steep pillar leading to the ridge of Les Moulins, easy but very aerial, from where we discover the village. We then pass the 21m footbridge, very gassy, at the end of which we can exit through a loophole.
The second part is more athletic and very aerial. After crossing 2 rope bridges (7 and 15m), a steep wall and a ledge, we arrive at the difficulty of the course: the oblique crack, short but very steep and very athletic. The rest of the route is without difficulty.
The arrival is at the top of Montrond at 1522 meters above sea level with a view of the whole valley and of Mont Blanc.
Difficulty: D+
Duration: 3 to 4 hours depending on attendance and level
Parking altitude: 1210m
Summit Altitude: 1470m
Route length: 600m
Elevation: 260m
Approach: 15 mins
Orientation: SE
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS:
Access to the La Chal Via Ferrata is prohibited:
- For inexperienced adults
- Children under 1.20m and minors unaccompanied by an experienced adult.
- Outside opening hours and at night
- In case of bad weather, especially when the track is slippery, snowy or icy and in stormy weather
- Leave early in the morning to avoid the hot weather
You practice this route under your own responsibility.
Do not hesitate to call on the services of professionals if you are a beginner.
There is an initiation course and for beginners (Via ferrata de Capaillan) located at the bottom of the via ferrata.
- Sport
Via ferrata La Chal
About
Period of practice
From 05/01 to 10/31 : open daily.
Equipments
- Parking nearby
Contacts
Access
Information update on 14/03/2022 by Office de tourisme Espace Glandon