Via Ferrata de la Grande Fistoire
Caire
Via Ferrata de la Grande Fistoire
All year round (except on weekends during the winter season through March 31)
North - South-Est - South
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Description
It is on this 250-meter-high limestone cliff that we offer you a unique adventure with controlled risks, provided you know how to use the equipment or are accompanied by a certified guide.
The route, rated from difficult to very difficult, takes 2 to 4 hours to complete, depending on your physical condition, your skill level, and your group.
The course is divided into several sections that flow into one another, allowing everyone to create a route that suits them:
- an easy first section, though already quite high up
- a second section that is more physically demanding and, above all, even higher up
- a third section that is downhill
- the footbridge, 60 meters long, perched 90 meters high
- the Nepalese bridge, a three-cable bridge: one for your feet and one for each hand
- the Great Wall, a 50-meter vertical wall that requires strength
- the descent is made via four zip lines measuring 150, 130, 220, and 250 meters.
Several escape routes allow you to exit the course.
At the summit, a magnificent view of Céüse, the Lure mountain, and the Grand Vallon will reward you for your efforts.
- Towns crossed : Caire
Recommandations
- Reservations are required for everyone at 04 92 68 40 39
- IMPORTANT! Requirements for this route: 12 years of age, at least 1.40 m tall, and weighing more than 40 kg. If you weigh less than 40 kg, you must be roped in.
- All information (route guide, prices, list of guides, and much more) is available at www.viaferrata-alpes.com
- You may encounter guard dogs. Here are some tips for a peaceful encounter: IF I ENCOUNTER A GUARD DOG: WHAT SHOULD I DO?
Accessibility :
To reach the Via Ferrata in the town of La Motte-du-Caire (04250):
- From Aix-Marseille: Take the A51 highway, exit at Sisteron-Nord, then head toward La Motte-du-Caire (23 km away). Drive through the town to reach the village of Le Caire, located 4 km further north. The visitor center (pink building) and the Via Ferrata parking lot are located 1 km past the village on the right.
- From Gap or Barcelonnette: head to the Plaine de Théus intersection, halfway between Remollon and Espinasses. Follow signs for La Motte-du-Caire via Bréziers, Gigors, and then Faucon-du-Caire. The visitor center (pink) and the via ferrata parking lot are located 2 km past the village on the right.
- From Orpierre and Laragne: Take the Lazer road toward Monetier-Allemont. Cross the Durance River and head to the village of Claret. Continue to La Motte-du-Caire via Melve, then proceed to the village of Le Caire, located 4 km further north. The Via Ferrata parking lot is located 1 km past the village.
- From Aix-Marseille: Take the A51 highway, exit at Sisteron-Nord, then head toward La Motte-du-Caire (23 km away). Drive through the town to reach the village of Le Caire, located 4 km further north. The visitor center (pink building) and the Via Ferrata parking lot are located 1 km past the village on the right.
- From Gap or Barcelonnette: head to the Plaine de Théus intersection, halfway between Remollon and Espinasses. Follow signs for La Motte-du-Caire via Bréziers, Gigors, and then Faucon-du-Caire. The visitor center (pink) and the via ferrata parking lot are located 2 km past the village on the right.
- From Orpierre and Laragne: Take the Lazer road toward Monetier-Allemont. Cross the Durance River and head to the village of Claret. Continue to La Motte-du-Caire via Melve, then proceed to the village of Le Caire, located 4 km further north. The Via Ferrata parking lot is located 1 km past the village.
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