Via ferrata en France
174 via ferratas in 36 départements, from the Alps to the Pyrenees and as far as Corsica.
France is one of the best-equipped countries for via ferrata. ViaTrek en recense 174 in 36 départements, from the Alps to the Pyrenees, from the Massif Central to the Jura and as far as Corsica. The best-equipped départements: Savoie (32), Hautes-Alpes (28), Haute-Savoie (16), Isère (13), Alpes-Maritimes (10). Each page gives the grade, access and GPS parking, live weather, plus reviews and route conditions posted by members.
🗺️ See on the map ❓ Questions fréquentes
Par département
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Corse
Grand Est
Normandie
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Occitanie
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Pour débuter F – PD
For the more experienced TD – ED
All via ferratas in France
Ain 2
Allier 2
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence 5
Alpes-Maritimes 10
Ardèche 1
Ariège 1
Aveyron 5
Calvados 1
Cantal 1
Corrèze 2
Corse-du-Sud 4
Dordogne 1
Doubs 3
Drôme 5
Gard 1
Haut-Rhin 1
Haute-Corse 2
Haute-Garonne 1
Haute-Loire 2
Haute-Savoie 16
Hautes-Alpes 28
Hautes-Pyrénées 7
Hérault 4
Isère 13
Jura 2
Loire 3
Lot 1
Lozère 6
Puy-de-Dôme 3
Pyrénées-Atlantiques 1
Pyrénées-Orientales 3
Savoie 32
Tarn 2
Tarn-et-Garonne 1
Vaucluse 1
Vosges 1
Questions fréquentes
How many via ferratas are there in France?
ViaTrek lists 174, spread across 36 départements. The best-equipped: Savoie (32), Hautes-Alpes (28), Haute-Savoie (16), Isère (13), Alpes-Maritimes (10). The list keeps growing with members' suggestions.
Which via ferrata should you choose as a beginner?
Choose a route graded F (easy) or PD (slightly difficult): there are 30 in France on ViaTrek. Go with someone experienced or with a guide for your first time. It's all explained in getting started with via ferrata.
What gear do you need for a via ferrata?
A helmet, a harness and a double lanyard with an energy absorber (EN 958 standard), plus gloves and good shoes. Gear can often be hired on site. See our conseils matos.
How do you read a via ferrata grade?
In France, from easiest to hardest: F (easy), PD (slightly difficult), AD (fairly difficult), D (difficult), TD (very difficult) and ED (extremely difficult). See les cotations expliquées.
When should you do a via ferrata?
In the mountains, the season generally runs from spring to autumn; some low-altitude routes stay open all year round. Some close for bird nesting or in winter: always check the opening period on the route page and the weather forecast before you set off (thunderstorm = danger).
Are via ferratas free?
Most are free to access. A few charge a fee (for access, parking or compulsory gear hire): this is shown on the route page when the information is known.
⚠️ Information for guidance only (open sources, possibly incomplete or out of date). Always check opening, the condition of the equipment and the weather before you set off. Avertissement