Sautet lake via ferrata (Corps, Isère)

Description

I would like to invite you to explore a very unusual via ferrata, located above the water release of the Sautet dam in Isère.

Overlooking the Drac river and at the foot of the majestic Obiou, this exceptional route winds through a magnificent 200-meter-deep gorge. With no real technical difficulties, this via ferrata is nonetheless impressive and very vertiginous from start to finish.

The route begins with a long traverse away from the dam, followed by a short descent to the first Himalayan footbridge across the gorge. The route continues along the cliffs on the left bank of the Drac and leads back to the dam. You climb on small ledges, using the rock or bars to help you along. You then reach a new footbridge, followed by a fairly vertiginous passage and an ascent after passing under the road bridge. You then overlook the dam and the blue waters of Sautet lake before completing the route and returning to the parking lot by crossing the bridge.

This via ferrata is not very difficult, so it's suitable for everyone!

If you are in the mood for another original via ferrata in the region, you can follow me on the "Bastille" via ferrata in Grenoble, the Cascade via ferrata in La Morte or the Roche Veyrand via ferrata in the Chartreuse massif.

Program

• Meet at the Sautet dam parking lot, about one hour drive from Gap and one hour and 20 minutes from Grenoble.
• Equipment of the participants.
• 5-minute walk to the start of the via.
• Approximately 2 hours to climb the via ferrata.
• 2-minute return walk to the parking lot.

The price includes

• Supervision by the climbing instructor.
• Loan of safety equipment adapted to the activity: harness, helmet, via ferrata lanyard with energy absorber, rope, etc.
• Photo gallery.

The price does not include

• Transport to and from the Sautet dam parking lot, a few kilometers from Corps.
• Individual insurance for high-risk sports (daily subscription available here).
• Snacks.
• Drinks.
• Anything not mentioned in "The price includes".

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