Bastille Via Ferrata in Grenoble

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3 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 10 years-old and up
From€40

This via ferrata is located in the heart of Grenoble, straddling the mountain and the city!

Opened in October 1999, the via ferrata de la Bastille is located in Grenoble city centre. You climb Grenoble's historic fortress, set on the western cliffs of the mountain overlooking the Jardin des Dauphins.

From the Bastille cliffs, this is France's only urban via ferrata. It's one of the busiest, and an original way to discover the city. When the weather is fine, around a hundred ‘ferratists’ climb the Bastille. Made up of 2 parts, the route can be adapted to suit the level of participants.

For 3 hours, you will be accompanied by a state-certified guide who will give you technical advice and ensure your safety. There is no need to walk to the start of the Via Ferrata des Prises de la Bastille, which is located near a car park. The first part is the easiest and most varied. It involves climbing a vertical pillar some 27 metres high, followed by a crossing of a rocky cirque with beams, monkey bridges and a large Nepalese bridge.

The second part is less popular but just as interesting! After a shared start, you can choose between a physical or easy version. The higher you climb the Grenoble via ferrata, the more you'll enjoy a breathtaking view of Grenoble and the Chartreuse massif!

Finish your route in the foothills of the Bastille and walk down to the Jardin des Dauphins. So, are you ready to climb Grenoble's via ferrata?

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Practical information

Features:

- Altitude: 440 m

- Vertical drop: 220 m

- Course height: 30m

- Footbridges, monkey bridges and Nepalese bridge

Course of events

- Meeting point with the instructor

- Equipment necessary for via ferrata practice

- Start of the via ferrata de la Bastille for around 2h30

- First part of the via, fairly steep with an impressive monkey bridge

- Second part of the via, starting with an athletic overhanging step

- End of the via ferrata

- De-equipping and end of the activity

Special terms

Access: Park at the Esplanade car park. The starting point is 22 Route de Lyon, 100m from the Porte de France, behind the Esplanade.

Meeting point:
Via Ferrata les Prises de la Bastille, Via Ferrata, 38000 Grenoble
Spoken languages:French, English
Included
  • All necessary equipment (harness, helmet...)
  • Liability insurance
  • State-certified guide
Do not forget to bring
  • Trainers
  • Sport outfit
  • Bottled water and snacks

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