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France · Savoie — Beaufortain

Via ferrata du Roc du Vent

Wind Rock

It's a coherent mini-expedition: we don't come for an isolated piece of equipment but for a natural fortress with a lake, ridge, bridge and tunnel.

Verified93.2

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Experience profile · editorial diagramapprox. 2,360m
Type
Via ferrata on rock
Duration
4–5 hours
Grade
Not documented
Best period
Check locally

Why it enters the Top 100

An experience ranked for its story and distinctiveness.

The four to five hour loop overlooks the Roselend and Gittaz lakes with Mont Blanc on the horizon. Four sections connect ridge, canyon, Nepalese bridge, tunnel and chimney between 2,050 and approximately 2,360 metres. The Arêches-Beaufort office displayed the ferrata open for the summer season during the inspection on August 6, 2026.

What sets it apart: The four to five hour loop overlooks the Roselend and Gittaz lakes with Mont Blanc on the horizon.; Four sections connect ridge, canyon, Nepalese bridge, tunnel and chimney between 2,050 and approximately 2,360 metres.; The Arêches-Beaufort office displayed the ferrata open for the summer season during the inspection on August 6, 2026.

Score breakdown

Median / 5
Power of story4.6
Singularity4.7
Emotional and sensory intensity4.6
Rationale for travel4.7
Strength of evidence4.8

Traceability

The facts behind the profile.

  1. The four to five hour loop overlooks the Roselend and Gittaz lakes with Mont Blanc on the horizon.

  2. Four sections connect ridge, canyon, Nepalese bridge, tunnel and chimney between 2,050 and approximately 2,360 metres.

  3. The Arêches-Beaufort office displayed the ferrata open for the summer season during the inspection on August 6, 2026.

Geographical precision: Name matched against the OSM reference; check the practical starting point before travelling.