Mines du Grand Clôt Via Ferrata in La Grave, Briançon

We’d like to invite you to discover one of the most beautiful and interesting via ferratas in the Briançon region: the Mines du Grand Clôt in La Grave, in Oisans. This via ferrata offers a wonderful immerson into the history of the ancient miners and a spectacular view over La Meije.

The mines of the Oisans exploited silver, iron and lead for hundred of years, from the 14th Century to the beginning of the 19th Century.This historical via ferrata is located on the site of the former mines that closed down in 1926. It is both a cultural and sporty experience, as it is a quite long round. 

Along the via ferrata, there are information panels with the history of miners of yesteryear. The first sections of steel rope of the via ferrata are located on the site of the old mine. We will see there typical elements of mining activity. We will also see the galleries that were dug by hand in the 7th century. 

Besides, the Mines du Grand Clot via ferrrata allows us to enjoy a memorable view on the plateaus above the village of Chazelet. 

The Mines du Grand Clôt via ferrata is 2000 meters long, and during the climb, there is 793 meters altitude difference. Our departure altitude is 1328 meters and we finish at 2121 meters.  The via ferrata is rated as D difficulty level in France (Difficult), so it is recommended for experienced climbers. 

The starting poing is at Le Grand Clot, 3,5 kilometers before La Grave coming from Grenoble. The arrival point is at the village of Chazelet.

Send us a request if you want to join us on this interesting via ferrata in La Grave. Book your place and get ready to enjoy a great climbing experience in France.  If you are looking for more via ferrata options in France, check out our profile page.