Via ferrata de la cascade, Via ferrata climbing route in Les Orres, France.
The Via Ferrata de la Cascade stretches 800 meters with an elevation gain of 150 meters, featuring vertical passages equipped with cables and metal rungs.
The climbing route, established as part of Les Orres mountain sports development, connects the lower station at 1650 meters to higher elevations at 1850 meters.
This mountain route represents French Alpine engineering excellence, combining natural rock formations with manufactured climbing elements for technical advancement.
The route requires specialized equipment including a harness, via ferrata lanyard, helmet, and rope, all available for rent at local sports shops.
Climbers encounter specialized features throughout the course, including steel bridges, ladder sections, and traversing segments requiring technical expertise.
Location: Les Orres
Address: LES ORRES 05200 Les Orres
GPS coordinates: 44.47363,6.54510
Latest update: March 8, 2025 13:26
These via ferrata routes across Europe feature secured climbs with steel cables, ladders, and bridges. The paths traverse the Dolomites, French Alps, Austrian mountains, and Spanish cliffs. The routes combine technical sections with geological formations and World War I military heritage. The elevated trails access summits, waterfalls, and mountain lakes at altitudes between 800 and 3000 meters.
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