Overview
Grade: C
Total time: 2 hrs
Climbing time: 2 hrs
Approach time: 5 mins
Exit time: 5 mins
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Length: 2,700m
Total elevation: 160m
Altitude: 776m
Climbing the Via ferrata du Barrage du Sautet (grade C) is an exhilarating experience that combines breathtaking views with a moderate physical challenge. Perched along the impressive Sautet Dam, this route offers stunning perspectives of the deep blue lake below and the surrounding alpine landscape. As a grade C via ferrata, it provides a good balance for intermediate climbers, featuring sections with vertical ladders, sturdy footpegs, and exposed traverses along the rock face, all securely protected by a continuous steel cable. While requiring a reasonable level of fitness and a head for heights, it avoids extreme difficulty, making it accessible to those with some prior via ferrata experience or a keen sense of adventure. The thrill of ascending the dam walls and the feeling of accomplishment at the summit are truly rewarding, making this an unforgettable outing in the French mountains.
