This via ferrata is located at the entrance to the valley of Champagny-le-haut.
The route follows a spur in a superb position with views of Champagny and the ski resort of Courchevel.
This via ferrata is located at the entrance to the valley of Champagny-le-haut.
The route follows a spur in a superb position with views of Champagny and the ski resort of Courchevel.
The via ferrata du Lac de la Rosiere at Courchevel is in a lovely position over-looking the lake.? The via ferrata is ideal for children or nervous adults as the spaces between the bars is reduced.? It is never that high off the ground and has many options to “escape” if time or inclination dictate.
The first half starts by traversing out above the Lac de la Rosiere before continuing it’s traverse.? A short “monkey bridge” allows you to gain a wall opposite where you climb higher.? A descent leads to a “Nepal bridge” that spans the gap above the stream flowing out from the Lac de la Rosiere.? Arriving on the other side of the valley now a traverse leads you to a final steepening.? You exit into the woods above the lake.? Here you pick up a track that leads gently back down to the lake side.
A great place for all the family with “permanent” barbecues installed on the grassy clearings amongst the pine trees.
The via ferrata des Angelos is ideal for introducing children and nervous adults to the delights of via ferrata.? The route traverses the walls of Fort Victor Emmanuel.
The via ferrata Cascade de la Fraiche is short but climbs alongside a thundering waterfall.? The presence and noise of the waterfall gives an ambiance out of proportion to its length.
The approach to the via ferrata is short from the lovely village of Pralognan-la-Vanoise, a gateway to the Vanoise National Park.? The route starts from large boulders to the left (as you look at the waterfall).? Start by traversing out until you may feel the fine spray from the waterfall, refreshing on a hot summer’s day!? You now climb steeply up overlooking the waterfall hemmed in by steep rock walls.
After this introduction the route heads left and climbs up steep ground and over a couple of overlaps.? Now the Nepal Bridge beckons.? You can either face in, towards the waterfall, or out over the valley.? It’s all in the head as you slide your feet along the single cable holding the two wires above for your hands.? Reaching the other side the route disappears out of sight.? The continuation is enjoyable and finishes steeply to finish amongst pine trees.
A wonderful route in a wonderful place!? Highly recommended.
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