A vertical and engaging Via Ferrata situated in the Hautes Alpes that takes you all the way up to the Plateau d’Emparis
A superbe, long (250m) and athletic Via Ferrata that follows the Voile de la Mariée waterfall situated on the border to the commune of Isère in the heart of the Oisans region. Difficult, but not overly so, this vertical Via Ferrata will test your arm strength. No escape is possible, the only way out is to climb to the top under the watchful eye of La Meije and the Rateau. On hot days the Pisse waterfall also works as a natural vaporizer!
Recommended for teenagers and adults. The descent is by the walking path of the GR route or by a steep, shorter path equipped with cables. There is a possibility to have a break at the Clôts hut on the way back.
If you like the ambiance in this area, there are several long multipitch climbing routes to do on the same rock faces!
Jour 1
A half day outing
meeting point at guide office or on site at 9 am.
A small day of activity
Outing with a certified mountain guide or instructor
Professional Civil Liability Insurance
Group technical gear (rope…)
Personal Accident Insurance
Appropriate clothing for your activity and the weather
Water Bottle or thermos, food and snacks
backpack (around 35L)
sun glasses, cap and sun cream
helmet
harness
rental of via ferrata lanyards
Picnic for during the day
You should have some previous via ferrata experience. You should be comfortable climbing vertical and short overhanging sections.
You should be able to hike around 30 minutes while carrying a backpack (5 to 10 kilos). The approach might require uphill walking. Endurance and strength are needed to be able to climb around 200 meters (650 feet) with some vertical or overhanging sections.
For via ferrata it’s required to be taller than 1.20 m (3’11”).