the mix of hiking and climbing provided by this via ferrata gives beginners the opportunity to experience some of the sensations of more experienced climbers. The Tête d’Eléphant route is high on the cliff face and runs over a succession of steep and sometimes backwards-leaning faces.

Sport Voie de la Tête de l'Eléphant - Rocher de la Chaux Saint-Jean-d'Aulps

About

Departing from Saint-Jean-d'Aulps (74430)
Average length : 01h30
Total elevation gain : 200m
Distance : 300km

The unforgettable Saint Guérin crossing is a 10cm beam... After approximately 1hr30 of climbing, you will be rewarded at the summit with a stunning panorama of St Jean d’Aulps, the Roc d’Enfer and Mont Blanc.
The route home is via the forest and the signposted “Couteau” route.

Difficulty: Difficult +

PARKING: no parking on site: parking at the cemetery car park and 300 meters by foot to access to the start of the way to the via-ferrata

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    Prices

    Free of charge

    Period of practice

    From 01/04 to 15/10.

    Access

    Le Bas-Thex 74430 Saint-Jean-d'Aulps
    Departing from : Saint-Jean-d'Aulps (74430)
    Latitude : 46.246677 - Longitude : 6.648316

    No parking on site: parking at the cemetery car park and 300 meters by foot to access to the start of the via-ferrata

    Information update on 04/04/2024 by Office de Tourisme de la Vallée d'Aulps