Overview
Grade: D
Total time: 2 hrs
Climbing time: 1 hour
Approach time: 15 mins
Exit time: 15 mins
The Via Ferrata De La Rocher du Mont - Variante Assez Difficile (Grade D) is a formidable challenge for any climbing enthusiast. This route is distinctly not for beginners, demanding considerable physical fitness, excellent arm strength, and a very strong head for heights due to its extreme exposure.
As a Grade D via ferrata, expect long, sustained vertical sections, potentially even slight overhangs, and exposed traverses. The 'Assez Difficile' variant lives up to its name, pushing climbers to their limits with its demanding nature. Every step on the steel rungs and along the cable offers breathtaking views, but also a constant reminder of the sheer drop below.
Completing this via ferrata delivers an immense sense of accomplishment. It's an exhilarating experience, blending the thrill of climbing with the awe of the mountain landscape. Proper via ferrata equipment – helmet, harness, and energy-absorbing lanyards – is absolutely mandatory for safety. It's a true test of nerve and endurance, richly rewarding those who dare to tackle it.