Recent years have witnessed a surge in the number of via ferrata
routes set up in the iconic mountains of the French Alps. With
routes set on or near many classics including the massifs of Mont
Blanc, the Vanoise and the Queyras, this guide shows the best of
what is now available. The 66 routes in this guidebook are grouped
by area - Geneva and the Northern Alps, Chambery, the Tarentaise
and Maurienne valleys, Grenoble and Briancon - and run the full
gamut of challenge, from very easy, protected routes suitable for
children, through to extremely exposed and technical routes for
experienced ferrataists only. Everything you need to know to take
up this exciting sport is covered here, including techniques and
equipment required and glossary of specialist terminology, and all
the routes are graded for difficulty, exposure and seriousness.
Routes are illustrated by topo diagrams on colour photographs, and
simple sketch maps. Those used to the older Italian routes will
find these French routes quite different, closer to scrambling or
rock climbing and often seeking out the most vertigo-inducing
terrain. But most routes should be within the reach of any strong
hillwalker and protection is high and well maintained."
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