The Roche de la Chaux is equipped to welcome both young and adult climbers, from beginners to experienced ones, with over 100 routes.
The levels of the routes are moderate, ranging from 6a, with some 6b up to 6c. The rock is in good condition, offering climbers a variety of routes and difficulties, making it perfect for an unforgettable experience!
Accessible outside of the snow season and depending on weather conditions. Please check in advance with the Aulps Valley Tourist Office to know the current access conditions. Recommended practice periods: spring – summer – autumn.
Halfway between hiking and climbing, a via ferrata is a high-altitude course where you navigate on equipped cliffs with cables, rungs, ladders, and sometimes monkey bridges or walkways!
At the Rocher de la Chaux – le Bas-Thex, experts can venture into the two routes offered.
The Elephant’s Head Route is an aerial itinerary that weaves through a succession of steep walls, some of which are overhanging.
This unforgettable experience includes crossing the Saint Guérin Bridge, which is just 10 cm wide. Expect to invest about 1 hour and 30 minutes of effort. The return is through the woods via the marked Outteaux trail.
Difficulty: D+
Safety Gear: A short rope is mandatory, and harnessing is strongly recommended.
