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The via ferrata of Siala<\/strong><\/a> is located in Ossau valley<\/strong><\/a>in the Atlantic Pyrenees<\/strong>. With a difference in altitude of 150m to 180m and a length of 250m to 300m of cable<\/strong>This itinerary allows you to rise little by little, rung by rung, to enjoy a exceptional panorama of the valley<\/strong>. The view plunges down to the Gave du Valentin, which is crossed by monkey bridges and extends to Laruns<\/strong>\u00a0and the Aubisque pass<\/strong> !<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src= \"https:\/\/www.aventure-chlorophylle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Via-Ferrata-vallee-ossau.jpg \" alt= \"panorama via ferrata laruns \" title_text= \"Via Ferrata panorama vall\u00e9e ossau \" _builder_version=\"4.14.7\u2033 _module_preset=\"default \" hover_enabled=\"0\u2033 global_colors_info=\"{} \" sticky_enabled=\"0\u2033][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\u2033 _builder_version=\"4.14.7\u2033 _module_preset=\"default \" custom_margin=\"50px||||false|false \" global_colors_info=\"{} \"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\u2033 _builder_version=\"4.14.5\u2033 _module_preset=\"default \" global_colors_info=\"{} \"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"A short history of the via ferrata \" _builder_version=\"4.14.7\u2033 _module_preset=\"default \" custom_margin=\"80px||||false|false \" global_colors_info=\"{} \"]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The via ferrata<\/strong> is an aerial course that is climbed with the help ofladders planted in the rock<\/strong> and secured by a cable<\/strong> to which one is connected by suitable lanyards.<\/p>\n Historically<\/a> the first generation of via ferrata appeared in Austria<\/strong> in 1843. Then the \"vie ferrate\" appeared in the Italian Dolomites<\/strong> for military purposes around 1914. It was not until 1989 that this sport and leisure activity was developed in France in the Hautes Alpes.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\u2033 _builder_version=\"4.14.5\u2033 _module_preset=\"default \" global_colors_info=\"{} \"][et_pb_image src= \"https:\/\/www.aventure-chlorophylle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Via-Ferrata-Siala-pyrenees.jpg \" alt= \"paroi dans la via ferrata du Siala \u00e0 Gourette \" title_text=\"dalle via ferrata siala \" _builder_version=\"4.14.7\u2033 _module_preset=\"default \" hover_enabled=\"0\u2033 global_colors_info=\"{} \" sticky_enabled=\"0\u2033][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.14.7\u2033 _module_preset=\"default \" custom_margin=\"50px||||false|false \" global_colors_info=\"{} \"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\u2033 _builder_version=\"4.14.7\u2033 _module_preset=\"default \" global_colors_info=\"{} \"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.7\u2033 _module_preset=\"default \" global_colors_info=\"{} \"]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_5,3_5\u2033 _builder_version=\"4.14.7\u2033 _module_preset=\"default \" custom_margin=\"50px||||false|false \" global_colors_info=\"{} \"][et_pb_column type=\"2_5\u2033 _builder_version=\"4.14.7\u2033 _module_preset=\"default \" global_colors_info=\"{} \"][et_pb_image src= \"https:\/\/www.aventure-chlorophylle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/activite_via_ferrata_de_siala_17.jpg \" alt= \"activit\u00e9 via ferrata de siala \" title_text= \"activit\u00e9 via ferrata de siala \" _builder_version=\"4.14.7\u2033 _module_preset=\"default \" custom_margin=\"10px||1rem||false|false \" hover_enabled=\"0\u2033 global_colors_info=\"{} \" sticky_enabled=\"0\u2033][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"3_5\u2033 _builder_version=\"4.14.7\u2033 _module_preset=\"default \" global_colors_info=\"{} \"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"A departure 2 steps from the ski resort of Gourette\" _builder_version=\"4.14.7\u2033 _module_preset=\"default \" global_colors_info=\"{} \"]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The start of the walk is about 3km below the Gourette ski resort<\/a><\/strong>. Equipped with a helmet, a harness and energy absorbing lanyards, you are ready for a beautiful vertical adventure. The downhill path winds through beech and boxwood trees. It takes 5 to 10 minutes to reach the two possible departures<\/strong> one by one Nepalese bridge<\/strong> (one foot rope, two hand ropes) which leads to the rock face above the Valentin river<\/strong>. The second option is to start a little lower and walk through the beautiful Siala canyon gorge<\/strong>. The start is made on a first monkey bridge<\/strong> which joins the left bank of the Gave by passing over theturquoise and transparent water<\/strong>. From there we go around a rocky bulge that hides the 3 foot rungs and requires a strong pull on the hand cable. A Nepalese bridge<\/strong> brings us back to the right bank and to the first start with the beautiful waterfall<\/strong> which licks the bars when the snow melts.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\u2033 _builder_version=\"4.14.7\u2033 _module_preset=\"default \" custom_margin=\"60px||||false|false \" global_colors_info=\"{} \"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\u2033 _builder_version=\"4.14.7\u2033 _module_preset=\"default \" global_colors_info=\"{} \"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Several levels of difficulty for this via ferrata\" _builder_version=\"4.14.7\u2033 _module_preset=\"default \" custom_margin=\"30px||||false|false \" global_colors_info=\"{} \"]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The actual climb then begins with a succession of metal bars<\/strong> fixed in the wall. At the beginning, the cliff is gently sloping (60m), then it gradually rises and offers us a increasingly open landscape<\/strong> as we progressed. It is not uncommon to observe griffon vultures taking the ascents and turning overhead before shooting a long straight line to the next thermal. A few flat spots allow for a photo break or to quench a little thirst. At two thirds of the way through, you have to choose between the difficult option with a possible escape route just before the overhangs or the very difficult route, which is both aerial, vertiginous and overhanging, and therefore puts a strain on the arms.<\/p>\n [et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\u2033 _builder_version=\"4.14.7\u2033 _module_preset=\"default \" global_colors_info=\"{} \"][et_pb_image src= \"https:\/\/www.aventure-chlorophylle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Via-Ferrata-Gourette-panorama-vallee-ossau.jpg \" alt= \"ascension dans la via ferrata du Siala \u00e0 Gourette \" title_text= \"via ferrata siala climber and panorama \" _builder_version=\"4.14.7\u2033 _module_preset=\"default \" hover_enabled=\"0\u2033 global_colors_info=\"{} \" sticky_enabled=\"0\u2033][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_5,3_5\u2033 _builder_version=\"4.14.7\u2033 _module_preset=\"default \" custom_margin=\"50px||||false|false \" global_colors_info=\"{} \"][et_pb_column type=\"2_5\u2033 _builder_version=\"4.14.7\u2033 _module_preset=\"default \" global_colors_info=\"{} \"][et_pb_image src= \"https:\/\/www.aventure-chlorophylle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Via-Ferrata-pyrenees.jpg \" alt= \"Via ferrata pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es Gourette Laruns \" title_text= \"Via Ferrata pyrenees grimpeuse \" _builder_version=\"4.14.7\u2033 _module_preset=\"default \" global_colors_info=\"{} \"][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"3_5\u2033 _builder_version=\"4.14.7\u2033 _module_preset=\"default \" global_colors_info=\"{} \"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"An easier via ferrata route accessible to everyone!\" _builder_version=\"4.14.7\u2033 _module_preset=\"default \" custom_margin=\"50px||||false|false \" global_colors_info=\"{} \"]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you turn left, you can enjoy a a little easier but a little longer<\/strong>with great sensations<\/strong> in the final section: the rock is more than vertical<\/strong>A traverse leads to a small dihedral overhang, another traverse with flat feet and finally a short but intense overhang! You will reach the top of the cliff in about 2 to 2.5 hours!<\/p>\n [et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_3,1_3\u2033 _builder_version=\"4.14.7\u2033 _module_preset=\"default \" custom_margin=\"50px||||false|false \" global_colors_info=\"{} \"][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\u2033 _builder_version=\"4.14.7\u2033 _module_preset=\"default \" global_colors_info=\"{} \"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"A more spilling section for the more adventurous\" _builder_version=\"4.14.7\u2033 _module_preset=\"default \" global_colors_info=\"{} \"]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n For the more adventurous<\/strong> with the right indicator, you start with a slightly sloping section<\/strong> (20m) which leads to a 10m long traverse. This is where the physical effort begins: the rock bulges and spills over 12m. A respite on 3 rungs and you go on to the second large slope<\/strong> by 13m. Sensations guaranteed!<\/strong> Especially if you dare to look over your shoulder... You finish the climb in the forest, in the middle of blueberry bushes (shhh!).<\/p>\n The return journey is on foot along a path that climbs to the top of the cliff (red arrows) and then descends to the road in 10 minutes. There is still a quarter of an hour to get back to the vehicles at the start car park.<\/p>\n [et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\u2033 _builder_version=\"4.14.7\u2033 _module_preset=\"default \" global_colors_info=\"{} \"][et_pb_image src= \"https:\/\/www.aventure-chlorophylle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Via-Ferrata-surplomb-tres-difficile.jpg \" alt= \"Via Ferrata Laruns Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es surplomb \" title_text= \"Via Ferrata surplomb \" _builder_version=\"4.14.7\u2033 _module_preset=\"default \" global_colors_info=\"{} \"][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.14.7\u2033 _module_preset=\"default \" custom_margin=\"50px||||false|false \" global_colors_info=\"{} \"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\u2033 _builder_version=\"4.14.7\u2033 _module_preset=\"default \" global_colors_info=\"{} \"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"You too can come and discover this half-day via ferrata course from May to October with our qualified instructors!\" _builder_version=\"4.14.7\u2033 _module_preset=\"default \" global_colors_info=\"{} \"]<\/p>\nA short history of the via ferrata<\/h3>\n
The via ferrata of Siala in the Ossau valley in detail<\/h2>\n
A departure just a stone's throw from the ski resort of Gourette<\/h3>\n
Several levels of difficulty for this via ferrata<\/h3>\n
An easier via ferrata course accessible to all!<\/h3>\n
A more challenging section for the more adventurous<\/h3>\n