Via Ferrata in Saint-Jean-d’Aulps
A cable, a rock face and a big gulp of mountain air: get up high, no experience needed.
- Beginner
Description
Fancy a via ferrata near Thonon-les-Bains?
🧗 Head for Saint-Jean-d’Aulps in Haute-Savoie for a half-day somewhere between hiking and climbing, no previous experience needed.
⛰️ Clipped in with a harness and lanyards, you work your way along the rock face with a state-certified guide, above breathtaking scenery.
🌤️ Thrills, views and an outing to share with friends or family, from age 10.
- Beginner
📍 Meet at the cemetery car park in Saint-Jean-d’Aulps, close to Thonon-les-Bains.
⏱️ It’s a half-day with a morning start: allow about 2 hours in total.
👧 The outing is open from age 10, with no previous experience, but you shouldn’t be afraid of heights.
🦺 We lend you a helmet and a harness with lanyards; you bring sportswear, trainers (no smooth soles, please), sunglasses and a backpack with a bottle of water.
🥾 You get kitted up right in the car park, then it’s a walk of about 20 minutes to the rock face.
🗣️ Trips are guided in French or English.
⚠️ Not recommended if you have back problems or a serious medical condition (check with your doctor), and not allowed for pregnant women.
🚗 Getting to the meeting point is up to you, and your booking confirmation arrives by email.
How the activity works
🅿️ Meet up.
🥾 Hike in.
🎓 Get briefed.
🧗 Climb.
Why choose Takamaka ?
🏔️ Takamaka brings 30 years of experience in mountain sports, and the Takamaka Léman team puts that know-how to work in the Chablais.
🧗 A via ferrata is a route fitted into the rock, with a lifeline that lets you clip yourself in: the right technique makes all the difference. Your state-certified guide shows you at the briefing, then stays by your side the whole way up the face, so you can enjoy the view instead of worrying.
🌄 Saint-Jean-d’Aulps has breathtaking scenery, perfect for a first taste of heights.
😄 On the rock as at the base, our spirit stays the same: kindness, availability and good humour.
FAQ
What is a via ferrata ?
It’s a route fitted into a rock face with metal elements that make progression easier. A lifeline lets you clip yourself in along the whole route.
Is the Saint-Jean-d’Aulps via ferrata dangerous ?
The outing is led by a state-certified guide. You’re kitted out with a helmet and a harness with lanyards, and the lifeline ensures optimal safety.
Do I need experience or to be sporty for a via ferrata ?
No previous experience is needed, but you shouldn’t be afraid of heights.
What’s the minimum age for a via ferrata ?
The outing is open from age 10.
How long does a via ferrata trip last ?
Allow about 2 hours in total, for a half-day outing with a morning start. The approach walk takes about 20 minutes.
What should I bring for a via ferrata ?
Sportswear, trainers without smooth soles, sunglasses and a backpack with a bottle of water. We lend you the helmet and the harness with lanyards.
How do I book a via ferrata near Thonon-les-Bains ?
Call +33 4 50 71 89 15 or email leman@takamaka.fr to pick the best time slot. You meet at the cemetery car park in Saint-Jean-d’Aulps.