Discover the most beautiful via ferrata routes around Annecy with the Annecy Guide Office.
From Thônes to La Clusaz, and from Le Grand-Bornand to the Aravis, enjoy a guided vertical adventure featuring cables, rungs, footbridges and spectacular views of Haute-Savoie.
Via ferrata is an accessible and spectacular mountain activity that allows you to climb an equipped rock face. With the help of a harness, a special lanyard, a helmet and your guide’s advice, you’ll follow a secured route consisting of cables, metal rungs, footbridges, rope bridges and, at times, more vertiginous sections. Around Annecy, several via ferratas offer a different way to explore the mountains. Some are perfect for a first-time experience, whilst others offer a longer, steeper or more physically demanding route. The Annecy Guides’ Office will help you choose the most suitable route: a beginner’s via ferrata, a challenging outing, a day-long adventure or a multi-day trip in the Alps.
Among the must-try routes, the Thônes via ferrata appeals with its vertical challenge and quick access from Annecy. The La Clusaz via ferrata offers an aerial, panoramic route through the Aravis massif. Longer and more demanding, the Grand-Bornand via ferrata, in the Col de la Colombière area, is aimed at those seeking a more challenging outing.
With professional guidance, via ferrata becomes an accessible, fun and safe activity. It’s an excellent way to experience the thrill of heights, learn to navigate a secured route and enjoy a unique mountain experience near Annecy.
Why go via ferrata with the Annecy Guides’ Office?
- To choose a route suited to your ability
- To progress safely with a mountain professional
- To discover the most beautiful via ferratas around Annecy
- To benefit from suitable equipment and technical advice
- To enjoy a friendly experience with family, friends or a group
- To gradually overcome your fear of heights
- To discover the cliffs, valleys and peaks of Haute-Savoie in a different way
All our outings are led by mountain professionals. The guide will assist you with equipment handling, managing exposure, and progressing along the route to ensure you fully enjoy the experience.
Which via ferrata should you choose around Annecy?
Several routes are available near Annecy, each offering different levels of difficulty and atmospheres.
The Thônes via ferrata is ideal for fit climbers looking for a vertical, aerial adventure close to Annecy. Its easy access and mountain atmosphere make it one of the great local classics.
The La Clusaz via ferrata is an excellent choice for experiencing a scenic via ferrata in the Aravis massif. It offers a fine balance between accessibility, thrills and scenery.
The Grand-Bornand via ferrata is best suited to those in good physical condition, looking for a longer, more alpine experience in spectacular surroundings near the Col de la Colombière.
For beginners or families, your guide can recommend a more accessible route, with a suitable pace and advice to help you build confidence: Via Ferrata l'Eterlou in Le Grand-Bornand or Via Ferrata de la Dent du Chat
Which via ferrata should you choose based on your ability level?
- Beginner: opt for an introductory route to learn the basics, gradually get used to the height and try out the activity without any pressure.
- Intermediate: choose a more exposed via ferrata, featuring footbridges, rope bridges and a few physically demanding sections.
- Experienced: opt for longer, steeper or more challenging routes such as Thônes or Le Grand-Bornand, suitable for fit climbers who are comfortable with heights.
Not sure which via ferrata to choose around Annecy? Get in touch: we’ll help you pick the route that best suits your ability, fitness level and desire for a thrill
