the mix of hiking and climbing provided by this via ferrata gives beginners the opportunity to experience some of the sensations of more experienced climbers. The Tête d’Eléphant route is high on the cliff face and runs over a succession of steep and sometimes backwards-leaning faces.
The unforgettable Saint Guérin crossing is a 10cm beam... After approximately 1hr30 of climbing, you will be rewarded at the summit with a stunning panorama of St Jean d’Aulps, the Roc d’Enfer and Mont Blanc.
The route home is via the forest and the signposted “Couteau” route.
Difficulty: Difficult +
PARKING: no parking on site: parking at the cemetery car park and 300 meters by foot to access to the start of the way to the via-ferrata
The route home is via the forest and the signposted “Couteau” route.
Difficulty: Difficult +
PARKING: no parking on site: parking at the cemetery car park and 300 meters by foot to access to the start of the way to the via-ferrata
Rates
Free
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Openings
From 1 May 2025 until 15 October 2025 - Open everyday
Access prohibited from 1 December 2024 to 31 April 2025 included, by municipal by-law (A2024_11_8)
Location
- Tourist informations
Contact Voie de la Tête de l'Eléphant - Rocher de la Chaux
Environment
- In the mountains
Access
- No parking on site: parking at the cemetery car park and 300 meters by foot to access to the start of the via-ferrata
