discover VIA FERRATA - half day

The high mountain guide or climbing instructor will be at your side to ensure your safety and put you at ease.
He or she is there to teach you how to move in this environment, how to use the equipment correctly to enjoy your holiday safely and to the full in this unique atmosphere.

8 participants maximum. Departure is guaranteed from 5 participants. You will be notified at least 48 hours before departure in the event of cancellation. Where possible, an alternative solution will be offered.

NB : For cancellation conditions for privatised trips (made up groups) please refer to our conditions of sale.

Technical equipment (marked with an *) is included in the price.

The head }

• a pair of sunglassesprotection class 2 or 3.
• a hat
• a helmet* .

The body }

• a long-sleeved tee-shirt, a fleece or soft shell jacket.
• A windbreakergore tex type also waterproof.
• A harness*
• A lanyard* with energy absorber and carabiners
• A rucksack of approximately 8 to 10L to carry equipment.

Hands

• A pair of thin gloves and if possible a pair of leather mittens, such as cycling or sailing gloves.

The legs

• A pair of warm climbing trousers.
• Lightweight trousers
• Shorts
• A pair of lightweight mountain shoes.

Miscellaneous

• bring containersthat can provide you with around 2 litres of water, ideally a one-litre bottle plus smaller ones to slip into the bag.
• Small knife
• Camera
• Small pharmacy adapted to your personal needs, also containing elastoplast and double-skin dressings for any blisters.

This list is not exhaustive and should be completed by you.

Via Ferrara climbing as all mountain activities have some level of risk particularly falling rocks, falling to the ground etc.
To reduce the hazards that they are exposed to climbers must wear their helmet all the time during the climb and follow the safety instructions given by the instructor.

You must be aware of these risks and accept them when booking.

By state-certified mountain guides or trainees mountain guides (aspirant guides) or a climbing instructor from the Roc Écrins team. They will have a VHF radio connected to the emergency services, a satellite phone or a mobile phone. They will also have a collective first-aid kit.

*A trainee mountain guide is a guide in training who is authorised to work and supervise climbs from their third year of training. They are not beginners, as it takes several years of practice and training to build up a list of routes and have the experience and technical level required to enter the mountain guide training course.

To take part in one of our stays, you must be properly insured for the chosen activity (rescue and repatriation costs) in the event of an incident or accident occurring during the stay. (We strongly recommend that this also includes cancellation cover). It is your responsibility to check the cover provided by your personal insurance policy. If you do not have such an insurance, you can take out the EUROP ASSISTANCE contract when you sign up. The amount of the "ASSISTANCE" insurance covering repatriation, rescue and search costs represents 2.4% of the price of the stay. MULTIRISK" insurance covering assistance, cancellation, loss of luggage and interruption of holiday, represents 5.6% of the price of the holiday.

Transport from the meeting point to the starting point of the Via ferrata by car pooling among participants (or by Roc Ecrins if one of our vehicles is available).

• Supervision by a mountain guide or climbing instructor
• Collective and safety equipment
• Personal gear: helmet, harness, lanyard

To book your trip :

• complete the pre-registration form online
• You will receive a booking contract by email. It sets out the details of your booking as well as the schedule and payment terms.
• On receipt of this contract, the deposit of 30% must be payed within 4 days in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in the contract. Your registration can only be confirmed when the deposit has been payed.
• The balance must be paid 45 days before the departure. Please note that any balance not paid within 45 days of departure will be considered as a cancellation of your booking. Financial withholding would therfore be applied in accordance with our terms and conditions of sale.
• For a of a booking made less than 45 days before departure, the total amount of the booking must be paid on receipt of the booking contract in accordance with the terms and conditions set out therein.