This via ferrata is traced in the Bonnant gorges, between the Thermal Park and the village of Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc. It is prohibited for inexperienced adults and minors not accompanied by any experienced adult

Sport Via Ferrata du Parc Thermal Le Fayet

About

Departing from Le Fayet (74170)
Average length : 03h30
Total elevation gain : 130m
Signed walking trail
Animals not allowed

In addition to classic equipment (ladders, etc.), this via ferrata is equipped with six structures: 3 Nepalese walkways, a log walkway, a beam and a monkey bridge.

DEPARTURE
It is located behind the thermal baths, reachable in 15 minutes on foot.
It is also possible to take the start from the Thermes footbridge, without making the 1st section

SECTION N ° 1 / LOW PART
D rating ( Difficult)
Duration approximately 1 hour
Escape n ° 1 Mick Bozon at the footbridge of the Baths at the end of this section. After this exit, rating D + (Difficult +)

SECTION 2 / INTERMEDIATE PART
D + rating (Difficult +)
Duration approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes
Escape n ° 2 Maurice Lenoir.
Escape n ° 3 Thierry Broisat. After this exit, TD + rating (Very Difficult +)

SECTION N ° 3 / FINAL PART
TD + rating (Very Difficult +)
Duration approximately 1 hour
Final outing under the ruins of Châtelet

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    Prices

    Free access. The Compagnie des Guides de Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc organizes supervised outings with guides to introduce you to this activity, take you and make you discover this exceptional itinerary in the Pays du Mont-Blanc.
    - 1st section: 50 euros per person maximum 6 people
    - 2nd section: 80 euros per person maximum 4 people
    - the integral: 150 euros per person maximum 2 people.

    Methods of payment accepted : Bank/credit card, Check, Cash

    Reception

    Animals not allowed
    Languages spoken : French

    Minimum size: 1.50m.
    Access to the Via Ferrata is prohibited for kids not accompanied by any experienced adult.
    If you are driving, it is advisable to park in the parking lot of the Bettex gondola lift in Saint-Gervais, and reach the Thermal Park on foot via the path from the Chatelet ruins. This allows you to reach your vehicle easily from the final exit or from the loophole # 2. It also gives you a physical warm-up before entering the via ferrata.

    Period of practice

    01/06.
    Do not enter Via Ferrata during stormy weather or at night.
    Open in spring - summer - autumn, depending on the weather. For more information please contact the Tourist Office.

    Equipments
    • Parking

    Contacts

    Tourist Office of Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc

    Access

    Allée Gontard Parc Thermal 74170 Le Fayet
    Departing from : Le Fayet (74170)
    Latitude : 45.895094 - Longitude : 6.706451
    On : Saint-Gervais-les-Bains (74170), Le Fayet (74170)

    • Not accessible in a wheelchair
    Information update on 23/08/2022 by Office de Tourisme de Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc