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Guided walking – snowshoeing – via ferrata in the French Alps with Mark Tennent

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Guided Via Ferrata Weekends

Via Ferrata Via du Mont - Samoens - Alps - France
  • 3 days guided via ferrata in the French Alps
  • Small groups for maximum for personal attention and safety.
  • Personally guided by Mark.
  • Bridge on the Chemin de la Vierge Via Ferrata
    Enjoying the exposure high above the River Arc on the via ferrata Le Chemin de la Vierge.
  • Via Ferrata Tour de la Jalouvre - Aravis - Alps - France
    All smiles on the Tour de la Jalouvre via ferrata
  • Le P'tchi via ferrata - Alps - France
    On steep ground on the via ferrata Le P’tchi close to the Grotte ? Carret
  • Via Ferrata Via du Mont - Samoens - Alps - France
    Approaching a bridge on the via ferrata du Mont close to the village of Samoens.
  • Via Ferrata Yves Pollet Villard Aravis
    The Nepal bridge on the via ferrata Yves Pollet-Villard in the Aravis
  • Roc d'Agathe Direct Finish - Thones - Alps - France
    The direct finish to the via ferrata Roc d’Agathe at Thones

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These guided via ferrata weekends will give you an unforgettable experience in the stunning scenery of the French Alps.

I will meet you at Geneva airport on the Friday.? We will then make the transfer to Albertville and the Hotel Costaroche.? Our journey will take us along the shores of the beautiful Lac d’Annecy.

Arriving Friday late afternoon / early evening at Geneva airport you will soon find yourself looking out at the mountains of the French Alps.? For the next 3 days you will get to enjoy some of the best via ferrata in the French Alps.? My experience will ensure that the via ferrata you climb will be the most suitable for you and the current conditions.

La Roche ? Agathe Thones Via Ferrata
Steep climbing on the via ferrata de la Roche Agathe above Thones in the Aravis

On Saturday and Sunday you will have two full, action-packed days climbing via ferrata.

On Monday we often head to the small town of Thones in Haute Savoie.

Equipment

I provide all the technical equipment (harness, helmet, via ferrata lanyard system). You just need to bring outdoor clothing for spending a day in the mountains. I will send you? a suggested equipment list when you book.

Safety

Via ferrata are very safe provided you follow the simple instructions I give you.? Rest assured I will be keeping a constant eye on you!

Our base

These guided via ferrata weekends are typically based at the Hotel Costaroche ** in the town of Albertville host to the 1992 Winter Olympic Games. Albertville is a great base at the hub of different valleys allowing us to access the most suitable via ferrata for the day.

No Previous Experience Necessary

You do not need any previous experience as I will explain and demonstrate everything to you. There are via ferrata available at all levels of difficulty. The choice of routes is made to challenge you but without going out of your comfort zone. French via ferrata grading is explained in my “Beginner’s Guide to Via Ferrata“.

Background to Via Ferrata

The via ferrata in France are specifically designed to provide a sporting activity accessible to a wide range of people. Historically they were used during the World Wars in Italy and Austria to allow troops access the strategic peaks. Read more

Related articles:

A Beginners Guide to Via Ferrata in France

The choice of via ferrata is made on a daily basis taking into account the group, the weather and other factors.

Group size

Individual 1:1 guiding
Maximum group size 4

Duration

3 days (other options available on request)

Accommodation

I recommend being based at Albertville and the Hotel Costaroche **

Meals

n/a

Fees

The price indicated is for the group.

1 – 2 people: Euro 800
3 – 4 people: Euro 975

What’s included:

  • Guiding by Mark
  • Concierge service – booking accommodation, etc.

What’s NOT included:

  • Personal equipment inc. boots, etc.
  • Insurance – please see my links page.
  • All accommodation including hotels and hut fees
  • All meals
  • Tips and gratuities.
  • Transfers and / or taxis

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