ENG - 05 Via Ferrata Grotte Carret, St-Jean d'Arvey, Savoie, France
Foot Bridge
Monkey Bridge
Ladder
Zip Line
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2
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Characteristics
Two vias at the same place.
Several combinations possible. As it is complicated to find the start, here are the directions:
From the Doria pass, go down to the cascades and take the small bridge across; climb up again to Caret’s cave. There, follow the path to the right of the Caret house to get to the start of the via.
ViaFerrata.org - tips
Mont Peney is in a fairly steep gorge. Beware of falling stones; Wear your helmet all the time.
Level
Strenght
Grotte à Carret Le Ptchi
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2
Vertigo
Grotte à Carret Le Ptchi
4
4
Type
Grotte à Carret Le Ptchi
Plaine: 1
Technique
Grotte à Carret Le Ptchi
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Evaluation
Grotte à Carret Le Ptchi
La Grotte à Carret is reserved for the best! Extremely Difficult La P'T'chi :: Difficult
La Grotte à Carret is reserved for the Experts!
Explication Level (Information)
Strength 1. for beginners and kids 2. needs some via ferrata experience 3. needs some physical strength (at least 1 difficult part) 4. extremely demanding, needs excellent physical condition
Vertigo 1. low 2. middle 3. high, some parts with considerable exposure 4. very exposed
Type Plaine - Mountain - High Mountain 1. abundant equipment 2. contacts with the rocs 3. scarce equipment
Technique 1. easy, beginner 2. with bridge, ladder, etc.. 3. need deep knowledge (zip line)
From Chambéry, take the D912 through St Jean d’Arvey to Les Déserts (about 15 kms).Just after the village, turn left and drive up to Les Favres.
To the start of the viaferrata
From the Doriaz parking area. 1 hour’s hike, along a balcony, sometimes steep; From the Lovettaz parking area: 1 hour’s walk, no difficulties
Viaferrata climbing
The Caret Cave 410 metres long with a rise of 170 metres. it will take you 1¾ hours from start to finish. But be careful, it is only for experienced ferratists.
You start in the cave and during the exposed ascent of the Grande Faille you will tackle monkey bridges, balance beams, a Tibetan bridge, and the Grand Toit pendulum.
Be sure to cross the great Tibetan bridge, dizzying in the fullest tradition, without closing your eyes.
The P’t’chi A fraction smaller than Caret’s Cave, but still 450 metres long with a rise of 170 metres, it can be covered more quickly: 1 h 40
After a series of up-in-the-air pitches, you’ve made it. It’s not too athletically demanding, at least, less so than Caret’s Cave.
In the middle of the via, you can take a moment to visit the Oeil de la Doria on the right of the route, reached by an impressive ladder.
Descent
Once you’re at the top, an obvious path will bring you back to the Paleu barn
Lodging - Hotel - Restaurant
Gîte d'étape de Saint Jean d'Arvey. Tel : 04.79.28.43.83. Outside of France ++33 04.79.28.43.83.
