Important
The via ferrata is only partially open: for the moment, only the Traversée des Beaumes is accessible.
For a first discovery, it is strongly advised to call a professional.
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The via ferratades Étroits
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A vertical worldabove the void
The via ferrata at Les Étroits will surprise you with its airy, wild atmosphere.
In just a few moments, you’ll leave the ground and be in the heart of the gorges, in a spectacular mineral world where the void and the rock are with you all the way.
Do you have all the necessary equipment?
Helmet, harness and lanyard with shock absorber are essential if you are to enjoy the route in complete safety.
Two routes, two atmospheres
The via ferrata at Les Étroits offers two complementary itineraries, accessible according to your level and desires.
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Itinerary
An accessible and progressive route, ideal for discovering the activity.
There are two possible departures:
A first, easy route, with a gentle start after a short approach, and a second, more fun route, with a vertical ladder descending from the start.
The two variants meet at a footbridge.
The route then continues along a ridge, alternating steep sections with more rolling sections, including a passage through a cave, until you reach an escape route from which you can finish or continue on to the next part of the route.
Difficulty: AD
Difference in altitude: 50 m
Duration: 1h30 to 2h
Length: 550 m
Itinerary
For those who want to extend the adventure, the Voie Vertigo offers a more sporting and aerial experience.
The gorges narrow and the atmosphere becomes wilder and more immersive.
The route gains in intensity with more physical and exposed sections.
You move between walls, negotiate stuck boulders and regularly change banks, until you reach a spectacular monkey bridge over the river.
The exit comes after a final traverse, marking the end of a challenging and memorable itinerary.
Difficulty : D
Difference in altitude : 100 m
Duration : 3h to 3h30
Length : 1280 m (combined with the Traversée des Beaumes)
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The essentials
Preparing well
Compulsory equipment
The following equipment is essential for safe climbing on the via ferrata at Les Étroits:
- Helmet (protection against falling rocks)
- Harness
- Via ferrata lanyard with energy absorber
- Suitable carabiners (integrated into the lanyard)
Recommended equipment
For greater comfort and safety :
- Via ferrata gloves (or resistant gloves)
- Sports or approach shoes with good grip
- Lightweight rucksack with water
How to get there :
Located at Pont de Giers, at the entrance to the Étroits gorges, just before Saint-Étienne-en Dévoluy.
Parking:
Car park at Pont de Giers, right next to the start.
Return route :
Return on foot by road (approximately 15 minutes).
Times :
Accessible from May to October.
Price :
Free access.
Contact
Dévoluy Tourist Office
Tel. 04 92 58 91 91
Focus onclimbing in Dévoluy
Want to get even higher?
Dévoluy is a must-see destination for climbing enthusiasts, where natural cliffs meet indoor walls. The outdoor climbing sites offer a wide variety of styles and levels, in a spectacular, unspoilt mountain setting that’s ideal for both discovery and performance. In addition, the climbing wall at the Centre Sportif du Dévoluy allows you to climb all year round on a variety of routes, in a safe environment, perfect for initiation, training or technical progress, whatever the weather.
