Vercors Drôme tourist office

The Via Ferrata de Chironne invites you to discover the vertical environment of the Diois region, in an exceptional aerial setting. Difficulty rated, you can climb it on your own or with the help of professional guides.

Description

500 meters long, elevation 160 meters, easthern exposure, 2 hours, difficult to very difficult.

The route is composed of 4 sections very distinct:
- The candle begins to the right of the climbing school of the Chironne. After going up to the large slab, a corner carries out you to the breach
of the candle. An easier alternative with an escape is possible by going up the wall on left side.
- The crossing of the roofs is the most impressive section of the course. This part presents of many athletic and vertiginous overhangs and leads to the large ledge.
- The large ledge is also accessible by the Candle. A cabled way makes it possible to join the exit of the crossing of the roofs. This place is a splendid view-point on the country of Diois. This narrow and vertiginous passage carries out you to the last part.
- The exit of the slabs makes it possible to reach the summit of the cliff.
A marked path brings you back into 20 mn to the starting point.

Opening periods

From 01/01 to 31/12.

Spoken languages

 French

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Tariffs

Free of charge