Via ferrata in Chamonix: sites, prices and guides
Written by Victor Michel — history enthusiast and passionate alpinist based in Chamonix. Publié le 16 juillet 2026
Several via ferrata routes are accessible around Chamonix, without requiring the technical level of glacier mountaineering. The best known, the Via Ferrata des Evettes, is done facing the Mont Blanc massif, 30 minutes from the top of the Flégère cable car.
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- Via Ferrata des Evettes: Aiguilles Rouges massif, facing Mont Blanc, 30 min from La Flégère
- Other sites: Via Ferrata Curalla at Passy (half-day), Bérard waterfall route (15 min walk from the Buet car park)
- Free access (only a lift ticket needed), a guide is strongly recommended for beginners
- 2026 prices: €83/person in a guided group with technical gear included; €300-325 for private booking (1 to 6 people, gear not included)
The main via ferrata sites around Chamonix
The Via Ferrata des Evettes, in the Aiguilles Rouges massif, offers a direct view of the Mont Blanc massif and is reached in 30 minutes from the top of the Flégère cable car. The Via Ferrata Curalla, at Passy, is a longer half-day outing. The more recent Bérard waterfall via ferrata runs along both banks of the Bérard torrent gorge, a 15-minute walk from the Buet car park.
Do you need a guide for via ferrata in Chamonix?
Access does not require a mandatory guide: a simple round-trip lift ticket (for example to La Flégère) is enough to reach some sites. Guidance from a certified guide or instructor remains strongly recommended for a first experience, particularly for safety on exposed sections.
2026 prices
For a group booking, expect around €83 per person, including guide and technical gear (harness, helmet, via ferrata lanyard). For a private booking, the price is €300 for a group of 1 to 4 people and €325 for 5 to 6 people, excluding technical gear, lift passes and snacks.
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FAQ
What are the main via ferrata sites in Chamonix?
The Via Ferrata des Evettes (Aiguilles Rouges massif, facing Mont Blanc, 30 min from La Flégère), the Via Ferrata Curalla at Passy (half-day), and the Bérard waterfall via ferrata (15-minute walk from the Buet car park).
Is a guide mandatory for via ferrata in Chamonix?
No, access is free with a simple lift ticket. A certified guide or instructor remains strongly recommended for a first experience.
How much does a guided via ferrata outing cost in Chamonix?
About €83 per person in a group (guide and technical gear included) in 2026; €300 to €325 for a private booking of 1 to 6 people, excluding gear and lift tickets.
Do you need specific gear for via ferrata?
Yes: a harness, helmet and via ferrata lanyard with a shock absorber. This gear is generally included in guided group outings.
Is the Evettes via ferrata accessible to beginners?
Yes, with suitable guidance: it is one of the most popular sites around Chamonix, known for its easy access from La Flégère and its direct view of the Mont Blanc massif.