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

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Via Ferrata holiday in the South of France

Monkey Bridge on the Baus de la Frema Via Ferrata Colmiane
  • Climb some superb via ferrata in the sunny south of France
  • Explore a wide range of via ferrata
  • Personally guided by Mark
  • Arriving at Nice airport.

  • Via Ferrata Demoiselles du Castagnet
    Mark crossing the monkey bridge on the via ferrata Demoiselles du Castagnet
  • French Soldiers on a via ferrata
    French soldiers on the via ferrata Balma Negra at Roubion.
  • Via Ferrata Roubion
    Via Ferrata in the French Alps

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Description

Guided Via Ferrata Holiday in the South of France

Discover an amazing variety of via ferrata on this guided via ferrata holiday in the South of France. This holiday takes place in the spring and autumn an ideal time to visit as it is not too hot and there are less visitors.

Where are the via ferrata?

The majority of the via ferrata are in the Alpes Maritimes within the Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur region.? Close to the Mediterranean and the Italian border the area is renowned for good weather.? There are an average of 300 days of sunshine a year.

The Via Ferrata

The via ferrata are located in very contrasting locations.? Some are close to the summits others down in deep river valleys.? There’s a range of grades some quite challenging.? Some of the via ferrata are divided into sections. ? This makes it possible to either complete the route in its entirety or “escape” earlier.

The village of Lantosque, dates from the 12th century and is situated on a promontory between the rivers of the Riou and the Vesubie. The via ferrata here wends its way in the river gorge of the river Vesubie.

The Mercantour National Park is home to a couple of amazing via ferrata that finish high in the mountains.

Accommodation

This holiday will typically stay in small, authentic hotels, normally of a ** star standard. The hotels have been selected to offer a convenient base to head off for the via ferrata in the area.

The final choice of via ferrata is made each day depending on the group, the weather and conditions.

Group size

Individual 1:1 guiding
Maximum group size 4

Duration

6 days
(other durations possible please contact me).

Accommodation

It is not feasible to be based from one location so we will move several times during the week.

Meals

Fees

The price indicated is for the group.

1 – 2 people: Euro 1500
3 – 4 people: Euro 1800

What’s included:

  • Guiding by Mark
  • Concierge service – booking accommodation, etc.
  • Technical via ferrata equipment.

What’s NOT included:

  • Mark’s accommodation: including half-board and picnic at huts.
  • 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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