There are 7 very different via ferrata in Oisans
If you have been wanting to go on a via ferrata for a long time, the Oisans is a perfect playground.
Here is a presentation of each via ferrata. For more technical details click on the via ferrata of your choice below.
- Mizoën via ferrata « Le voile de la mariée » : Athletic, long and airy, this can be your first real step into the vertical world!
- Vaujany via ferrata. A lovely, very well equipped via ferrata, designed for beginners, but also enjoyed by many advanced climbers.
- Les Perrons via ferrata. A perfect cliff for a day out on the rock face. Lovely airy sections opposite the Muzelle glacier.
- Arsine via ferrata. A relatively easy route, although there are some airy, athletic sections.
- Saint-Christophe en Oisans via ferrata. Overhanging the surging turquoise waters of the Vénéon, this is a varied and well-designed via featuring a monkey bridge.
- Les mines du Grand Clot via ferrata. A historic via ferrata on the site of the old Silver mines, closed in 1926.
- Alpe d’Huez via ferrata at the “Pierre Ronde” site 2 routes, namely the “Découverte” and the “Sportive”, both south facing!
Specialised equipment & Grading
How to equip? What does the grading correspond to?
Helmet, harness, a pair of strong shoes, a double shock absorbing lanyard, 30m of rope, two quickdraws, and a belay device.
Equipment can be rented from a number of local sports shops.
Grading
PD / Peu Difficile = for children and beginners
D / Difficile = for beginners accompanied by a more experienced climber
D+ / Difficulté supérieure = for the experienced
TD / Très Difficile = physically demanding routes for the highly experienced.
