Via Ferrata de la cascade de Bérard

in Vallorcine
Presentation

Departing from the hamlet of Le Buet, the new via ferrata de la cascade de Bérard winds up and down the gorge of the torrent de Bérard in a fresh and invigorating atmosphere.

The Bérard waterfall site lies around 600 m west of the hamlet of Le Buet in Vallorcine, at an average altitude of 1,400 m.

The route consists of a series of Tibetan bridges, a wooden footbridge, a beam, monkey bridges, interspersed with climbs on rungs, crossings on handrails and pedals, until you come out on the right bank of the waterfall.

After the wooden footbridge on the right bank, there's an escape route that takes you back to the access route.

After this sporting adventure, don't forget to cross the footbridge to the refreshment area for a drink or a bite to eat, and discover the cultural side of the site by visiting the Grotte à Farinet.

Difficulty: AD+ climb
Length: 400m
Running time: 1h to 1h30
Minimum height: 1m40

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT :
- Climbing and mountaineering helmet
- Climbing and mountaineering harness

SPECIAL VIA FERRATA SET INCLUDING :
- via ferrata" standard absorber adapted
weight of participant
- 2 progression lanyards
- Short rest lanyard with carabiner

INDIVIDUAL BELAY :
By clipping on to the lifeline (cable running the length of the via ferrata) using special lanyards fitted with shock absorbers.
Always keep a carabiner on the lanyard when passing through splits.

Children under 40 kg must be supervised, and the rope must pass through the belay pins.

The unsupervised user is solely responsible for his or her own safety, and for recognizing the conditions that will enable him or her to take part in the course. In case of doubt or lack of knowledge, the user should seek professional advice to ensure his or her own safety.

Distance
0.4km
Elevation gain
50m
One-way timing
1h30min
Rates
Free access. Plan the equipment before leaving.
Opening dates
All year round.

Subject to favorable weather.
Location
Via Ferrata de la cascade de Bérard
18 Rte du Montet
74660 Vallorcine
Departure from the Buet parking -20 Minutes walk direction the Berard waterfall.

Informations liées

Useful address
in Vallorcine
At the departure
in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
On site
in Vallorcine