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Overview
Ladder section of La Colombier
Exposed climbing on La BalmeSituated in the Haute Alps above the village of Les Vigneaux; the crag offers one of the best and most popular Via Ferrata in France.
The climbing is exposed and strenuous and ample sport can be gained from avoiding the fixed gear.
The route starts from the car park sign posted from the Vigneux to Prelles road.
The route divides at about half way at a ledge to the more difficult and longer La Balme (D) on the right or the easier Le Colombier (PD) route to the left.
Getting There
The via ferrata is siutuated on the crag behind the churchThe via ferrata is sign posted from the car park at the entrance to the village of Les Vigneux.
When approaching from Briancon take the turning for Prelles.
Red Tape
No red tape
Camping
Last section of La BalmeThere is ample camping further up the valley in Ailfroide as well as numerous cheap gites and hotels in the area.
External Links
View from summit to the PelvouxGuidebooks
Via ferrata: A Complete Guide to FranceJ Chavy and P Poulet
Gear
It is essential to use Via ferrata lanyards along with a harness and helmet. Any children or novices should be roped in addition.
SzaniUherkovich - Sep 16, 2011 1:51 pm - Voted 10/10
RouteIt seems to be a beautiful route! I think that you should change the page type from "Mountain & Rock" to "Route". Your description is more about the route than a mountain description Cheers, Szani
Simnel - Sep 16, 2011 2:14 pm - Hasn't voted
RouteSorted..cheers john