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VIA FERRATA CANYONS DE LANTOSQUE

This brand new Via Ferrata overlooking the Vésubie River is an adventure along the water. This 1,200-yard itinerary around the village of Lantosque takes 3½ hours to complete, with 5 monkey bridges and 5 suspended bridges.

VIA FERRATA DE LA BRIGUE - LA CIAPPEA

Air-borne itinerary lasting in all some 2½ hours, with optional passage en tyrolienne (120 m) between the two distinct sectors. A dizzying adventure for thrill seekers: the longest tyrolienne in the Alpes-Maritimes département and no less than 6 hanging bridges, the last of which is 27 m long.Via Ferrata of the Comtes Lascaris Tour with the via ferratas of Peille and Tende.

VIA FERRATA DE ROUBION

This via ferrata is designed especially for children, families and beginners. Located close to the village centre, on a 40 to 50 metre cliff overlooking the Tinée valley, the path climbs no more than 300 metres, or an hour and a half of effort for the youngest. Ideal for beginners. It gives a magnificent view over the valley.

VIA FERRATA DE TENDE - LES HERETIQUES

This sporty experience will transport you into the past with the remains of the mediaeval castle of Chapelle St-Sauveur and the Heretics? grotto. The air-borne itinerary offers a panorama over the Mercantour massif. With a total length of 1,000 m, it is divided into three portions punctuated with exits for a total duration of some 3½ hours. Via Ferrata of the Comtes Lascaris Tour with the via ferratas of La Brigue and Peille.

VIA FERRATA DEMOISELLES DU CASTAGNET - PUGET-THENIERS

This itinerary begins with a vertical climb of the slab (80m) leading to a ?hanging Mediterranean garden? featuring a succession of ledges and slight rises. The setting changes after crossing the Himalayan bridge overhanging the waterfall by some 30 yards and leading halfway up the great pillar. At this stage, there remain 100 yards more to climb. At the top, the course stick to the line of the ridge and offers impressive views on the Verdon, Estéron, Vésubie, Roudoule and Var valleys, with the villages of Malaussène, Villars-sur-Var and the mediaeval town of Entrevaux... The itinerary ends with the passage of a monkey bridge and especially a spectacular rope bridge. Length: 750m. Duration: 3h30min.

VIA FERRATA DU BAUS DE LA FREMA - LA COLMIANE

The oldest Via Ferrata in the Alpes-Maritimes. An alpine mountain wilderness itinerary with a cable, ramps and some ladders, sporty and truly air-borne, 1,600 m long and lasting 5½ hours. This Via Ferrata takes you to the summit of Baus de la Frema: a true ascension. Several escapes (or alternative circuits) are available, however.

VIA FERRATA L'ESCALE

This Via Ferrata is practicable year round; it is the closest to the coast, just a few miles from the coast the Principality of Monaco. Come discover the tyrolienne rope (65 m) and, for the most daring, the overhanging exit slab. The entire course (600 m long) is divided into four sections, each lasting approximately 45 minutes.Via Ferrata of the Comtes Lascaris Tour with the via ferratas of La Brigue and Tende.

VIA SOUTERRATA

Exclusively on the Cote d’Azur, an underground via ferrata. Located in the Moulière park in Caille (Grasse area), it features the originality of combining caving with the thrills of a traditional via ferrata.

 

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