Via Ferrata in the Durance Gorges near Briançon

With 4 routes to suit all levels, the via ferrata in the Durance Gorges is guaranteed to give you a great time in the great outdoors near Briançon!

From beginner level, with a course accessible to children from 4 years old, to more athletic level, with a 1,200 metres long course featuring some very athletic sections, the via ferrata of the Durance gorges has something for every adventurer near Briançon! Located on the edge of the Ecrins National Park, the Durance gorges offer a magnificent setting for a sporting experience combining climbing and aerial passages.

The Durance gorges via ferrata at L'Argentière-la-Bessée offers a total of 4 different routes to suit all the family:

Discovery route, ideal for youngsters from the age of 4 in the company of their parents, at low level for 15 to 30 minutes of activity;

Green course, perfect for children aged 6 and over and absolute beginners, who will climb to heights of 10-15 metres for 30 minutes to 1 hour;

Red route, more sensational and suitable for occasional sports enthusiasts who will have the pleasure of climbing the gorges;

Black route, reserved for the most adventurous and sporty, with its 1,200 metres to cover in 3 hours, including 5 footbridges.

For this activity, your private group (you and your family, friends, etc.) will be supervised by a qualified professional from the park, so you can make the most of the via ferrata courses in the Durance gorges! No matter how high you climb, the view over the Durance river and the gorges will leave you in awe. And if you are a keen sportsman and want to take part in all the routes, don't hesitate to opt for the full day with via ferrata and zip line above the Durance gorges!