Falaise de Meichira via ferrata (Prads-Haute-Bléone)

Description

Nestled in the mountains above Digne and overlooking the village of Prads-Haute-Bléone, the "Falaise de Meichira" via ferrata offers the chance to discover the stunning alpine landscape, all while being accessible to adventurers of all levels.

Due to its altitude, this route offers a pleasant experience in summer, with temperatures often cooler than those in the valley, making it ideal for those seeking a bit of refreshment.

After a quick ten-minute approach walk, the via ferrata on the Meichira cliff is a vertical adventure, with many steep passages to gain altitude and the possibility of using the rock to progress. A more difficult and physical variant with a few slight overhangs awaits the more athletic on the second half of the route. The void beneath your feet deepens as you progress, and your efforts are rewarded by the panoramic view of the magnificent mountain environment that surrounds you.

Due to constraints of the construction of the via and the norms of the gear, children must be at least 1m40 tall and weigh 40kg.
Minimum group size: 4 people. But if your group is between one and three people, a privatized outing is possible at the price of four people.

If you are looking for more vertical adventures in the region, you can follow me on the Rocher de Neuf Heures via ferrata in Digne-les-Bains and the Grande Fistoire via ferrata in La Motte-du-Caire.

And if this via has given you a taste for the vertical, why not try a full-day or half-day introduction to climbing around Digne-les-Bains?

Program

Summertime (end of spring, summer, beginning of fall):

• Meeting spot: 9am at the via ferrata parking lot in the village of Prads-Haute-Bléone.
  When the weather is hot, we start early to capitalize on the cool temperatures of the early morning before the cliff goes into the sun.
• To bring:
  • Good walking shoes that you are comfortable in (ankle support is not necessarily needed).
  • A backpack containing:
    • A water bottle with at least 1,5 liter / person.
    • A snack.
    • Extra layers adapted to the weather (ex. wind shell, sun shirt, etc.).
  • If you have biking or gardening gloves, these help protect your hands. I have some that I can lend, but not all sizes.

Wintertime (end of fall, winter, beginning of spring):

• Meet late morning at the via ferrata parking lot in the village of Prads-Haute-Bléone.
  The precise departure time will depend on your time constraints, the size of the group and the day's length.
• To bring:
  • Good walking shoes that you are comfortable in (ankle support is not necessarily needed).
  • A backpack containing:
    • A water bottle with at least 1,5 liter / person.
    • A snack.
    • Extra layers adapted to the weather (ex. puffy jacket, thin hat to wear under the helmet, etc.).
  • If you have biking or gardening gloves, these help protect your hands. I have some that I can lend, but not all sizes.

Then, whatever the period:

• 10-minute to one-hour walk to reach the start of the via.
• Around 3 hours to climb the via ferrata.
• About 40 minutes' walk back to the parking lot.

The price includes

• Supervision by the climbing instructor.
• All safety equipment necessary for the activity (harness, helmet, via ferrata lanyard with energy absorber, etc.).
  All equipment is new, regularly checked, and complies with French and European standards.

The price does not include

• Transport to the meeting point in Prads-Haute-Bléone, a 30-minute drive northeast of Digne-les-Bains.
• Snacks.
• Drinks.
• Anything not mentioned in "The price includes".

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