A man wearing a white helmet is climbing a rock wall

Via ferrata Passy

A great activity for families and friends with two to three hours climbing

Featured in: Guides & Tours

Open for those aged from 10 upwards, this five hour experience is ideal for those seeking something more challenging than just alpine hiking without the demand of the technical skill required in climbing.

This route is situated on a south facing cliff providing an incredible view of the valley below. The route is made of varied passages with short vertical climbs and some footbridges made of cable and wooden beams. A great via ferrata for those new to it or those looking to enjoy the view of the valley of the Arve river and the Mont-Blanc massif.

Via ferrata is a mix between hiking and climbing, where routes are built into rock faces with cables and ladders and other equipment designed to allow you to progress along the route in safety. Using a harness and two slings to attach yourself to a cable you can progress along a big cliff, clipped to the mountain and roped to your guide.

Although no real climbing ability is needed, via ferrata does demand a steady head for heights. It's an exciting thrilling experience!

What to bring

hiking shoes or trainers
backpack with snacks and water
windstopper jacket
sunglasses
suncream

What to see

Maison de l'Alpage museum

Distance from location
6.7 km

This little museum is housed in the same building as the post office and library in the village centre of Servoz.
Les Houches summer lifts

Distance from location
8.6 km

Les Houches sits at the bottom end of the Chamonix Valley and is a popular place for hikers, mountaineers and mountain bikers in the summer months.
Montagnard museum

Distance from location
10.0 km

Situated in a house dating back to the 1750's, this museum showcases mountain lifestyles from the reconstruction of three pieces of traditional housing and objects from everyday life.
Parc de Merlet

Distance from location
10.9 km

Parc de Merlet is a great place to spot some local animals in their natural environment. A nature reserve, rather than a zoo, the park is perched on a large plateau high above Les Houches.
Tramway du Mont-Blanc

Distance from location
11.9 km

The Tramway du Mont Blanc runs from the bottom of the valley in Le Fayet all the way up to the Nid d'Aigle at 2,380m above Les Houches.
Le Brévent, Chamonix - Town

Distance from location
12.1 km

Brévent is the closest summer lift to the centre of Chamonix and its impressive rocky summit rises to 2,525m above sea level.

Where to lunch

La Petite Cuisine Restaurant

Where?
Chamonix

Situated in La Folie Douce Hotel, enjoy a delicious meal after a morning on the slopes with family or friends.
Les Ecuries de Charamillon Restaurant

Where?
Chamonix

Located underneath the Autannes chairlift at Le Tour, this restaurant is one of the best mountain restaurants in the resort.
Plan Joran Restaurant and Café

Where?
Argentiere

You will find a takeaway bar and a self-service restaurant in this magnificent wooden chalet at the bottom of the Tabé chairlift.
La Fruitière Restaurant

Where?
Chamonix

This elegant restaurant is situated in La Folie Douce Hotel.
The Dainty Pizza Restaurant

Where?
Chamonix

Great quality ingredients lovingly prepared.
Stories & Beer

Where?
Chamonix

Stories is a local craft beer bar and taco restaurant in Chamonix. Enjoy a slice of Mexico in France.

What to do

Chamonix Holiday Planning & Travel Scout - Teresa Kaufman

Your holiday time in the Chamonix valley is valuable. Every day counts. Every moment should be a special one.
Guided off-piste Vallée Blanche

Where?
Chamonix

Chamonix Mont Blanc Guides specialise in high mountain guiding, skiing and alpinism. Based in the Chamonix Valley, at the foot of the Mont Blanc range, they have all the experience and expertise to make your dream adventure become a reality.
Vallée Blanche private guide

Where?
Chamonix

At the summit of the Aiguille du Midi you will find the Vallée Blanche!
Vallee Blanche Off-Piste Ski Guiding

Where?
Chamonix

Trust this local team of High Mountain Guides (UIAGM), Ski and Snowboard Instructors, all of whom have the highest level of state qualifications.
Chamonix Valley Vortex Walk

Where?
Les Houches

Chamonix-based photographer and writer Teresa Kaufman has been hosting Discovery & Photo Walks since 2011 in the beautiful and energy-charged environment of the Chamonix Valley. Orignally designed for budding photographers visiting Mont Blanc, Teresa’s walks have started to appeal to a different kind of visitor - those looking for a digital detox from the internet and social networks in order to reconnect to nature in Chamonix’s fantastic landscapes.
VerticAlp funiculars and train

Where?
Le Chatelard

At the edge of the Franco-Swiss border lies the 'VerticAlp' experience, which is made up of a steep funicular, a panoramic train and a smaller funicular taking you up to the Emosson Dam.