Activities

The intinerary goes round a steep aerial rock face. It leads through some atractive rocky parts via a succession of ledges, dihedrals, and overhangs. There are three distinct sections: the cabri, the chamois and the bouquetin, that may  be joined up if so desired. Several athletic passages, with not that much support in the 2nd and 3rd sections are reserved for accomplished ‘ferratists’ or those with a guide. 

Free brochure of the circuit and further information available from the Abondance Tourist Office.

Renting of equipment: helmet, harness, lunge (16 € per person)
Olympic Sport , magasin at the foot of the via ferrata - Tél. : +33 (0)4 50 81 60 43 / +33 (0)6 12 78 19 41

In the Abondance valley and more generally throughout the Haut Chablais region, climbing is a sport that can be done at all levels.
The mountains’ comparatively low altitude plus the regulating effect of the lake means that the climbing season is long: you can climb late until late autumn and start again in early spring. The limestone rock is quality stuff: compact and generally with a good grip, it allows varied climbing where rugged outcrops and graduated routes predominate, over both short and long distances (many over 200 metres).

Topology of the Chablais en sale at maison de la presse (news-agents), plus further information available at  www.chablais-grimpe.com

Courses are organised for all levels of climbers, including beginners, for climbing and via ferrata, at the Guides Office.   Tel. : +33(0)6 76 41 61 80 -  +33 (0)4 50 73 54 62 - Jean-yves.fredriksen@caramail.com