Between hiking and climbing, experience adventure on the mountainside! Footbridges, rock faces, ladders and vertigo-inducing passages… the via ferrata invites you to gain altitude and discover the mountains in a different way, with thrills guaranteed!

Via Ferrata of the Gorge du Cé in Mont-Saxonnex

via ferrata of the Jallouvre tower

Starting from the Col de la Colombière, between Le Grand-Bornand and Le Reposoir, the Via Ferrata of the Tour du Jallouvre is a true mountain adventure, renowned as one of the most beautiful and iconic in Haute-Savoie. Suspended between limestone cliffs and high-altitude landscapes, it offers a spectacular immersion in the heart of the Aravis mountain range, with exceptional panoramic views of Mont Blanc, the Pointe Percée, and the surrounding peaks.

  • 📍 Le Grand-Bornand – Col de la Colombière
  • 🧗 Difficulty: D to D+
  • ⏱️ Approximately 2.5 hours
  • 🚶 Approach: 20 to 30 min
  • 📏 Length: 1,100 m
  • ⛰️ Elevation gain: 450 m
  • 🌄 Altitude: 1,550 to 2,000 m
  • 🌉 Bearded Vulture Footbridge • Ibex Arch • Air Currents Pillar
  • 👨‍👩‍👧 Ages 13 and up – Good physical condition recommended
  • 🪖 Required equipment: helmet, harness and lanyards (with mandatory shock absorber)

All the via ferratas in Haute-Savoie

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