Top 6 best via ferrata routes in Lozère to enjoy the thrill of adventure
Published on 23-04-2025
Sports and nature lovers, hang on tight! If you're exploring the Lozère region in search of wide-open spaces and thrills, don't forget to plan a via ferrata outing! This activity is an excellent way of capturing the full beauty of a natural site, offering some of the most impressive viewpoints while exercising. Here are the six best Via Ferrata routes in Lozère that are well worth a visit — and if you would like to enjoy an unforgettable experience, book your stay at the Grand Hôtel du Parc now!
Via Ferrata de Florac (Rochefort)
Only 5 minutes from the Grand Hôtel du Parc, try out the thrilling Via Ferrata de Rochefort route overlooking the Florac valley. As one of the best via ferrata routes in Lozère, it will unveil its spectacular views to the most adventurous people.
One of the two routes, rated as difficult, will take you up the Ron de Picar to vertiginous heights of between 960 m and 1,020 m! It will take you up to the great Rochefort pillar, while the easier alternative will take you through a small canyon.
You can rent out equipment at Cévennes Évasion and take a guided outing. Their team will be happy to offer you advice and instruction on abseiling, as well as a wealth of knowledge about Lozère's natural environment! You can book an excursion directly at our hotel reception desk.
One of the two routes, rated as difficult, will take you up the Ron de Picar to vertiginous heights of between 960 m and 1,020 m! It will take you up to the great Rochefort pillar, while the easier alternative will take you through a small canyon.
You can rent out equipment at Cévennes Évasion and take a guided outing. Their team will be happy to offer you advice and instruction on abseiling, as well as a wealth of knowledge about Lozère's natural environment! You can book an excursion directly at our hotel reception desk.
Via Ferrata de Roqueprins in La Canourgue
Just a 55-minute drive from the Grand Hôtel du Parc, La Canourgue (48500) offers a breathtaking setting for thrills and spills! From the village, you can take the signposted path to the via Ferrata de Roqueprins.
The routes, which last around 2-3 hours, are free to climb, but the help of a guide is strongly encouraged. This via ferrata offers an exceptional view of the valley, as you climb an 11 m high net, facing the landscape with your back to the wall. Not recommended for those sensitive to vertigo!
The routes, which last around 2-3 hours, are free to climb, but the help of a guide is strongly encouraged. This via ferrata offers an exceptional view of the valley, as you climb an 11 m high net, facing the landscape with your back to the wall. Not recommended for those sensitive to vertigo!
Via Ferrata de Rousses
Just 30 minutes away from the Grand Hôtel du Parc, enjoy the via ferrata at Rousses (48400), the most family-friendly of all! From Florac, take the road D907 towards Vébron, then head for the village of Rousses.
Situated downstream of the Tapoul canyon, this via ferrata for beginners in Lozère is a fun, relaxing circuit suitable for younger climbers, with no particular difficulties. After several crossings over the river, you'll even have the chance to swim along the route.
But be sure to check the water level before your visit: if it's too high, you'll probably have to postpone your adventure.
Situated downstream of the Tapoul canyon, this via ferrata for beginners in Lozère is a fun, relaxing circuit suitable for younger climbers, with no particular difficulties. After several crossings over the river, you'll even have the chance to swim along the route.
But be sure to check the water level before your visit: if it's too high, you'll probably have to postpone your adventure.
Via Ferrata du Malzieu
Just 1 h 20 from the Grand Hôtel du Parc, the via ferrata du Malzieu (Le Ranc, 48140 Le Malzieu-Ville) is a sensational way to discover the Truyère Gorges, with breathtaking views that make it one of the best high-altitude activities in Lozère.
Two routes, of easy and difficult levels, will take you through the rock on numerous workshops (footbridges, monkey bridges, Nepalese bridge, 50-meter zip line), through a vertiginous, but entirely safe ascent. The site is open all year round, and equipment can be hired from Le Malzieu Tourist Office.
Two routes, of easy and difficult levels, will take you through the rock on numerous workshops (footbridges, monkey bridges, Nepalese bridge, 50-meter zip line), through a vertiginous, but entirely safe ascent. The site is open all year round, and equipment can be hired from Le Malzieu Tourist Office.
Via Ferrata Lac de Villefort
Just 1 h 20 from the Grand Hôtel du Parc, this via ferrata overlooking the Villefort lake offers stunning views all along the way! Built into the cliffs, the itinerary offers aerial activities across a magnificent canyon, such as monkey bridges, Nepalese bridges and vertiginous passages, before reaching the final zip line.
Different routes are available, all departing from the leisure center: the easy level is for 10-year-olds (1 m 40) and over, and the sporty route is for 14-year-olds and over.
Different routes are available, all departing from the leisure center: the easy level is for 10-year-olds (1 m 40) and over, and the sporty route is for 14-year-olds and over.
Via Ferrata de Mende
Just 45 minutes from the Grand Hôtel du Parc, the via ferrata de Mende offers superb views on the beautiful landscapes of the Causse de Mende.
The route begins horizontally and leads to a rocky cave. From here, there are two routes to choose from, depending on your level of difficulty.
Climbing fans, you won't be disappointed! The difficult route offers you the chance to defy gravity on the rock faces: a vertical route takes you to the summit before merging with the easier route, ending with the 35 m zip line (optional).
The route begins horizontally and leads to a rocky cave. From here, there are two routes to choose from, depending on your level of difficulty.
Climbing fans, you won't be disappointed! The difficult route offers you the chance to defy gravity on the rock faces: a vertical route takes you to the summit before merging with the easier route, ending with the 35 m zip line (optional).
Why choose Via Ferrata to visit the Lozère region?
If you're a nature-lover who likes to be active, via ferrata is an ideal way to immerse yourself in the beauty of a natural site from a new perspective! More sensational than a hike, and sometimes akin to rock climbing, a via ferrata route plunges you into nature, on a rock face, with beautiful Lozère landscapes in front of you. All the above-mentioned routes offer unique experiences, each unveiling a different facet of the region's natural jewels.
Safety tips before setting off on a Via Ferrata
- Access to via ferrata courses is free.
- Equipment is required, and it's important to know how to use it correctly. Appropriate equipment is often available for hire in the vicinity of the circuits.
- For your first outing, we strongly advise you to hire a professional guide, who will accompany you to ensure your safety and peace of mind.
- Respect current regulations and put safety instructions into practice.
- Find out about the dangers of via ferrata and potential weather hazards.
- If you have any questions or require further information, please contact your local tourist office, town hall or sports & nature specialist.
By staying at the Grand Hôtel du Parc, ideally located in Florac-Trois-Rivières (47 avenue Jean Monestier), you can discover all the most beautiful via ferrata circuits in Lozère! Enjoy a pleasant setting in a magnificent century-old building, and savour a delicious meal with local flavours. Our hotel-restaurant is close to numerous natural sites and other points of interest in the region, for you to enjoy a delightful stay combining nature and thrills.
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