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CharacteristicsThe very first via ferrata in France, constructed by Lionel Condemine in 1988; it is also one of the most beautiful – certain pitches are impressively airy.
ViaFerrata.Org – tips Drop in and say hello to the via’s creator, Lionel Condemine, who keeps the gîte “Les 5 Saisons”. Helpful and competent, he’ll provide all the information you want.
Level | Strength | 3 | | Vertigo | 3 | | Type | Mountain: 3
| | Technique | 1 | | Evaluation | Difficult |
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)
Information Tourisme Office: ++33 4 92 20 92 87
Gîte les 5 Saisons: 04.92.20.94.40. Hors de France +33 04.92.20.94.40
Length and Altitude Via ferrata length:1'600 m
Viaferrata start : 1'333 m
Viaferrata Finish : 1'650 m When can you climb it April - November Times1h30 to 2 heures for the first part, 3 to 4 hours for the whole climb
Freissinière, located in the valley of the same name, is part of the Ecrins massif.
From the N94, between Briançon and Mont-Dauphin, near the Roche de Rame, cross the river and take the D38 as far as the hamlet of Pallon; then the D238B till the village of Freissinière.
Go through the village and on for a few hundred metres. The parking area is on the edge of the road in a hairpin bend (marked with a signboard); it’s not very big, so on busy days, think of others and park carefully!
To the start of the viaferrata Reckon on 30 minutes from the parking area to the via ferrata. Follow the path eastwards to the foot of the red-rock cliff. Keep to the left to reach the via.
Viaferrata climbing This via is both airy and technically challenging.
You don’t have metal handholds all the way and need to get a good grip on the rock – particularly where the difficulty approaches the 3+ level. The first passage is a climb on rock, then a horizontal ledge leading to the Corde à Noeuds wall. Then comes the long traverse (Traversée Minérale) – vertiginous with a superb panorama. After the Grotte des Maquisards cave, the Pas Ventru, and the overhanging slab (Dalle au Surplomb), you clamber down to the end of the first section. The second section
begins after crossing a wooded terrace. The via goes up to the Vire aux Quartz (Quartz Ledge) and then ascends in a cleft to near a cave. Now begins the dizziest sector of the via. At the level of a large slab (Dalles Osées), you tackle a very impressive and strenuous pitch, calling on all your strength. After that, you freewheel the rest. The essential character of this via ferrata is the impressive feeling of space on the exposed passages.
Descent Down a good but exposed path – be careful. About an hour to get back to your car.
Lodging - Hotel - Restaurant Gîtes the 5 Saisons: 04.92.20.94.40. Outside of France +33 04.92.20.94.40.
You can also rent the via ferrata gear and eat a wonderful meal at the end the climb
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