walking & adventure holidays

via ferrata

Via Ferrata in the Alpes-Martimes

Some of the best thought out purpose built via ferratas in the sport. This week has been designed to take advantage of the many Via Ferrata that are present in the Alpes-Maritimes.

Unlike some of the (flakey) systems in the Dolomites which were built for rufty-tufty troops during the War, the climbs in 06 have been designed and built by mountain guides, perfect for a thrill for those who are not ready for “real” climbing!!

With secure rungs under your feet, you can enjoy the overhangs, and the rope, “monkey” bridges and zip wires while maintaining some composure.

A great one for the photograph album! This is a trip designed for afficionados of VF who have their own kit. However for guests keen on the concept, VF can easily be trialled as part of a multi activity holiday or as a tailor made break to test out your legs.

Testimonials

Terrifying - a clip hanger – far and away!
Timandra Harkness – Guardian online - September 2005

Season

May to September

Departures to date

2008 - contact us for further information

Pricing

Self catering gite plus one night hotel B&B - £350

For non-standard periods and programmes, contact us to discuss the options. Read about our flexible way of working.

Walking Grades

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attributes	1	2	3
physical fitness	x	x	x
confidence with heights	x	x	x
technical ability	x	x	x
mountain experience	x	x	x

Our grades are explained in "essential info"

Your Accommodation

GÎte

Enjoy the beautifully secluded situation of La Zourcière in the small hamlet of Berthemont les Bains in the Vésubie valley. The gîte sits on the ground floor of the house and is fully self contained. There are shops about 10 minutes drive from the hamlet, and an organic farm just 200m down the road from the house. Follow this link for more details.

Hotel or Chambre d'Hôte

Le Chalet or La Bonne Auberge are situated in the town of St Martin Vésubie, a thriving small community that has been the centre of life in the valley since the 12th century. There are plenty of local shops and restaurants to choose from, and the Bonne Auberge has its own restaurant.
Le Grand Chalet is a homely chambre d'hôte run by Christine and Luc and is situated overlooking the small village of St Dalmas Valdeblore. A good week of outdoor activity is well fuelled by Christine's great cooking, crafted from home made (mainly organic and local) ingredients. Vegetarians are welcomed.

Other accommodation options can be found here

What's included

7 day trip, 6 nights accommodation, gîte based and one night in a hotel in Sainte-Agnès. One day’s VF tuition by a very experienced mountain guide. Kit hire and VF entrances not included. Car hire not included.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Nice, collect hire car drive to Berthemont to the gite at La Zourcière.
Day 2 Day of instruction from Pierrot Fiorucci, on the fine points of Via Ferrata. Based at Baus de la Frema at La Colmiane, a site set up by Pierrot and his partners. Night in Berthemont.
Day 3 Drive down to Lantosque to do the gorge via ferrata returning to Berthemont in the evening.
Day 4 An hour’s drive to Puget Theniers, the site of a medium difficulty VF. Return to Berthemont.
Day 5 Day off, climbing training day (at extra cost) or a stab at the souterrata in La Moulière, north west of Grasse – night in Berthemont.
Day 6 Drive to Peille – the most difficult one in the area. Overnight in Sainte Agnès in hotel.
Day 7 Enjoy Sainte Agnès before returning to Nice.

Suitable for

Adults and young persons over 18 years.

Your welfare & protection

As a small enterprise, it's very important to us that our guests are professionally looked after during their stay with us.
Your protection : our operational base is in France, and our company in France is registered as a tour operator (habilitation touristique) and holds business failure cover and public liability cover.
Your welfare : all our activities are led by fully qualified local Mountain Guides and International Mountain Leaders (Accompagnateurs), thus ensuring that you receive not only top professional care, but that you will also benefit from their in-depth local knowledge of the regions that we operate in.

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