Roche du Mont via ferrata in Ornans (Doubs)

Description

Located above the village of Ornans, also known as Little Venice, in the Loue valley, the Roche du Mont via ferrata is made up of two sections winding around a beautiful south-facing cliff.

The first part is accessible to beginners. It consists mainly in a long crossing with a magnificent view. After a vertical ladder and a steep section on rock, it mainly consists of a long traverse of several hundred meters with a magnificent view. With no major difficulties, it is a great way to get your first taste of the activity, as the presence of numerous escape routes means you can feel confident about your adventure. Metal rungs, two monkey bridges and a beam allow you to complete the course, which requires you to be at least 1.50 meter tall to reach the rungs. All along the way, you will enjoy a vertiginous atmosphere and a breathtaking view of the village of Ornans and the Loue river.

At the end of the first part, a slightly physical exit allows you to reach the top of the rocky crag and admire the view on Ornans and its valley before going back down by a hiking path.

It is also possible to continue the adventure in a second part. But be careful, it is a completely different level. Big muscles are required and there is no way out of this very steep route, which should be reserved for the most experienced.

If you want to discover other itinéraries, I recommend its neighbor, the Baumes du Verneau via ferrata in Nans-sous-Sainte-Anne, or, a little further, the "Echelles de la Mort" via ferrata in Charquemont. And for more vertical adventures in the region you can follow me to climb in Baume-des-Dames or descend the Malvaux canyon.

Program

• Meet in Ornans at the Visitation parking lot, about half an hour drive south of Besançon.
• 15 minute walk on a hiking trail to reach the start of the via.
• Equipment and 10 minutes briefing.
• About 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete the first part of the via ferrata.
• 30 minutes walk back to the parking lot.

The price includes

• Supervision by the climbing instructor.
• Technical safety equipment necessary for the practice of the activity (helmet, harness, via ferrata lanyards with energy absorber, etc.).

The price does not include

• Transport to and from Ornans.
• Appropriate shoes and clothing to practice via ferrata.
• Snacks.
• Drinks.
• Anything not mentioned in "The price includes".

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