Via Ferrata Roc du Vent

This via ferrata extends 950 meters (3,120 feet) along the Roc du Vent rock face, climbing from 1,815 meters (5,955 feet) to 2,360 meters (7,746 feet) elevation with equipped cables, rungs, ladders, and a 20-meter (66-foot) Nepalese bridge.

The route was created in 1999 to provide accessible mountain climbing for a wide audience, with continuous maintenance over the years including safety improvements and equipment renewal following weather-related damage and rockfalls.

The Beaufortain region maintains strong alpine traditions centered on mountain sports and local specialties like Beaufort cheese, with via ferrata activities representing the area's blend of outdoor adventure and family recreation in the Savoyard Alps.

Access begins with a 50-minute approach hike from the parking area at Plan de la Lai near Cormet de Roselend, requiring helmet, gloves, harness, and headlamp for the 200-meter (656-foot) tunnel, with total duration of four to five hours.

The route features a 200-meter (656-foot) tunnel requiring a headlamp and passes through four distinct sections including narrow canyons, ridge walks, and a Nepalese bridge offering views of Roselend Lake, La Gittaz Lake, and Mont Blanc massif.

Location: Beaufort

Address: Unnamed Road, 73270 Beaufort, France

Website: https://franceviaferrata.fr/via-ferrata-du-roc-du-vent-a-beaufort

GPS coordinates: 45.70314,6.66896

Latest update: November 28, 2025 17:38