Via Ferrata du Rocher de Neuf Heures

Its southeast exposure guarantees sunshine all year round. In summer, it is recommended to go there in the morning, to enjoy the coolness of the shade.

It is accessible to children from 1m40 and 40 kg.

In a nutshell
Access time: approach walk from 45 min to 1 hour
Return: 30 min walk
Starting altitude: 600m
Exposure: southeast
Length of the via: 750 m
Difficulty: Fairly difficult (AD+) to Difficult (D)
Journey time: 45min to 3h30/4h

To get there
From the Tourist Office, take Boulevard Gassendi to the square
General de Gaulle then the Cours des Arès, then go up the stairs (between the Petit Saint Jean residence and the Café du Cours). At the top of the stairs continue via the Montée de l'Oratoire then turn left on Chemin de Pied Cocu, then take the path leading to the start of the route. From this point, count 45 min walk.

Tips
To engage in a via ferrata, it is essential to have the specific equipment for this practice, to know perfectly its use and the climbing progression techniques.

To everyone and particularly to beginners, we recommend supervision by a professional.

Access to the Digne les Bains via ferrata is free if you have your own equipment.

Equipment rental from the Digne les Bains Tourist Office.

Warning !
– Respect the direction of the route
– Do not engage in the via ferrata in stormy weather, during snowy periods or at night
– Respect the site and its environment.

Access to the via is free if you have your own equipment.
Rental of complete equipment (harness + Y lanyard with energy absorber + helmet + pulley)
Adult: €17; Child (under 14): €15; Student: 15 €
Group (from 9 people): 15€ per person
Rental of an element (helmet or lanyard or pulley): €5
Equipment rental in the morning (until 11:30 a.m.), for return in the afternoon.
Reservation strongly recommended.
In low season rental from Monday to Friday only.