Ammonites via ferrata (La Motte-du-Caire)

Description

I invite you to join me on the Ammonites Via Ferrata, an ideal route for a gentle introduction to this activity.

Designed for beginners and families, this route, located in the heart of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department, is accessible and fun. Whether with friends, family, or children, everyone can enjoy the thrills of this route.

Quickly accessible, the Ammonites via ferrata allows you to gain altitude on a beautiful limestone cliff. It begins with a traverse to the left to a first footbridge. Afterward, you will need to take a ladder, traverse slightly to the right, and then continue straight up to a second footbridge. This is followed by two monkey bridges that will provide a few thrills. The route then continues to climb the rock face, linking different sections, including a slab. Once you reach the summit, it is time to take a break and enjoy the beautiful view of the surrounding mountains before heading back down the trail to the parking lot.

The Ammonites via ferrata is accessible to children aged 7 and up.
Minimum group size: 4 people. However, if your group is smaller than 4, a private outing is available at the price of 4 people.

If you enjoyed this experience, I recommend its neighbor, the Grande Fistoire via ferrata.
For other great vertical adventures in the region, you can join me on the Rocher de Neuf Heures via ferrata in Digne-les-Bains and the Meichira via ferrata in the Bléone valley.
And if this via ferrata has given you a taste for heights, why not try a half-day or full-day introductory climbing session on a cliff near Digne-les-Bains?

Program

Summertime (end of spring, summer, beginning of fall):

• Meeting spot: early afternoon at the parking lot of the Tourism Office of La Motte-du-Caire.
  I will send you the exact GPS point by SMS after our first contact by telephone.
• To bring:
  • Good walking shoes that you are comfortable in (ankle support is not necessarily needed).
    • A backpack containing:
    • A water bottle with at least 1 liter / person.
    • A snack.
    • Extra layers adapted to the weather (ex. wind shell, sun shirt, etc.).
  • If you have biking or gardening gloves, these help protect your hands. I have some that I can lend, but not all sizes.

Wintertime (end of fall, winter, beginning of spring):

• Meeting spot: 9am at the parking lot of the Tourism Office of La Motte-du-Caire.
  I will send you the exact GPS point by SMS after our first contact by telephone.
• To bring:
  • Good walking shoes that you are comfortable in (ankle support is not necessarily needed).
  • A backpack containing:
    • A water bottle with at least 1 liter / person.
    • A snack.
    • Extra layers adapted to the weather (ex. puffy jacket, thin hat to wear under the helmet, etc.).
  • If you have biking or gardening gloves, these help protect your hands. I have some that I can lend, but not all sizes.

Then, whatever the period:

• 5-minute walk to reach the start of the via.
• Between 1.5 to 2 hours to climb the via ferrata.
• About 20 minutes' walk back to the parking lot.

The price includes

• Supervision by the climbing instructor.
• All safety equipment necessary for the activity (harness, helmet, via ferrata lanyard with energy absorber).
• All equipment is new, regularly checked, and complies with French and European standards.

The price does not include

• Round-trip transportation to the Tourism Office in La Motte-du-Caire, 45 minutes drive from Gap and one hour from Digne-les-Bains.
• The access fee of 5€ per person.
• Snacks.
• Drinks.
• Anything not mentioned in "The price includes".

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