Your adventure begins with a meeting at the Thermal Park or another agreed meeting point in Saint-Gervais, where you’ll meet your guide for a safety briefing and equipment check. A short approach walk then leads to the start of the via ferrata. From there, you’ll make your way along the route, climbing a series of fixed cables, metal rungs, footbridges, and suspension bridges while enjoying the spectacular setting of the Bonnant Gorge.
Section 1
Difficulty: AD+ (Fairly Difficult)
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Escape Route 1: Mick Bozon exit, located at the Thermal Baths footbridge at the end of this section.
Section 2
Difficulty: D+ (Difficult+)
Duration: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
Escape Route 2: Maurice Lenoir exit.
Escape Route 3: Thierry Broisat exit.
Section 3
Difficulty: TD+ (Very Difficult+)
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
This section requires previous climbing experience, excellent physical fitness, and confidence on steep, exposed terrain.
The route finishes beneath the ruins of the Châtelet.
Located in the Bonnant Gorge, the Thermal Park Via Ferrata is easily accessible directly from the village of Saint-Gervais. The route features a mix of vertical sections, overhangs, and suspension bridges, offering an exciting introduction to climbing techniques using fixed cables and metal rungs.
This via ferrata is suitable for a wide range of abilities. The first section is ideal for beginners looking for their first challenge, while the second and third sections provide a more demanding experience for confident and experienced climbers.
A technical route available exclusively as a private guided experience, offered daily throughout the summer season.
Directly on our website, by phone, or by email.
Group size
Section 1: Maximum of 3 participants per guide. Sections 2 & 3: Maximum of 1–2 participants per guide.
All trips are led by a certified mountain guide or a qualified climbing instructor, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience.
The Thermal Baths Via Ferrata in Saint-Gervais is suitable for accompanied beginners as well as intermediate via ferrata enthusiasts looking to experience a vertical climbing route. Previous experience in via ferrata or rock climbing is required.
The entire route is equipped with fixed safety cables, metal rungs, and suspension bridges. Participants must be at least 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in) tall to take part.
It is, however, recommended to:
€140 for a private group of 1 to 3 participants for Section 1.
€210 for 1 to 2 participants for Sections 1 & 2, or the full route, depending on your experience and ability.
The price includes
The price does not include
Insurance is not included; you must have liability coverage to participate in these outings. We recommend being covered by assistance, search, and repatriation insurance. If you do not have it, we can direct you to specialized providers (approximately €5 per day).
Equipment provided
All via ferrata-specific technical equipment is provided by the organization.
Personal equipment to bring
Recommended accessories
Practical tips
The exact meeting place and time will be communicated to you the day before by your guide.
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