In March it was closed due to rock fall, today we head back to the Verdon Gorge
France
The Oldest
What’s different about today’s via ferrata? It is the oldest in France, it was built in 1988. There is another reason why it is different but you will have to read the post to find out.
Why Ferrata
Are we yet getting bored of via ferrata, not a bit of it.
Length is the new challenge
We have done 14 Vie Ferrate so far, from grades 1 to 4 and different levels of exposure. However, they’ve all been relatively short (around 2hrs). Today, we are pushing for a long one.
3-4-2-1
Four via ferrata in one day, surely too much.
First French Ferrata
One day rest is enough after our biggest challenge, the climb of Monte Rosa. We are now heading towards France to try out the French Via Ferrata.
Half year costs review
We are half way through our travels and we thought it would be useful to have an overview of our costs, year to date.
Drive posh
We have left the Verdon Gorge behind us, amazing drive. We continue to drive south towards the French Riviera, the drive is going to turn posh.
Verdon, we will return
I am not sure how long I have known about Verdon. A gorge I have wanted us to walk for a long time, but it remains elusive.
Millau- A bridge to return to
Today was to be a longish journey. We were heading for Italy, but on route a couple of stops, a bridge I had wanted to see for a long time and the Verdon gorge, two inspirational pieces of engineering, one created by man, the other by god, well more precisely, the erosion of rock by water over millions and millions of years.