A Mountain Experience that Promises to be Feast for the Eyes!
Located at Parc national du Mont-Tremblant, the Via Ferrata du Diable is a trail on the cliffs of the Vache Noire at the entrance to La Diable. Whether you are at a beginner, intermediate or advanced level, you will never forget this hike, which you will embark on with a guide. You will safely walk over beams, cross various types of bridges and two footpaths. You will slowly make your way to a footpath that will give you a bird's-eye view of the Rivière du Diable. At the peak, after climbing to 200 m in altitude, you will literally be amazed by the spectacular view of the mountains, which surround the trail. You'll never look at this majestic park in quite the same way again!
Why Did the Park Create a Via Ferrata?
Rock faces and cliffs are fascinating natural environments, but are inaccessible to the vast majority of national park visitors. In fact, only advanced climbers have access to them in areas where the park management permits rock climbing.
In order to allow more visitors to discover these areas, Parc national du Mont-Tremblant created a via ferrata on the rock face of Vache Noire. This trail is equipped with installations to facilitate climbing and enhance security. Hikers will take in spectacular views of the sloping mountains and the winding Rivière du Diable and get a chance to experience the park's nature from a totally different angle.
One of the major advantages of this type of installation is the fact that only one path is used for climbing the rock face, which minimizes damage to the area. The park's conservation team was in charge of the Via Ferrata du Diable project, ensuring that this important objective was satisfied throughout the design and construction process. There will also be regular follow-ups to ensure that this area is preserved.
To give you more information about the natural environment, the geomorphology and the forces of nature that created the landscape, the park has placed two discovery panels along the path and offers guided hikes with a park warden naturalist. Happy trails!
Pricing
Where you can do this activity
Important
How to Reserve
You can make reservations by phone or on site. Always book your departure time in advance. Groups must contact the park.
The Trails
The Excursion is a beginner-level trail (500 m, 3 hours) while The Great Escape is an advanced trail (1000 m, 5 hours). Attached to a professional guide by a safety tether during the entire hike, participants will enjoy an exclusive experience in a small group.
The Secrets is a unique trail that you can explore with a professional guide and a park warden naturalist who will introduce you to the via ferrata, the natural environment, the geomorphology of the area and the forces of nature that carved out the landscape. During the 2009 season, this activity is offered once a week.
Technical information:
- Total length: 1 km
- Vertical drop: 200 m
- 3 levels of difficulty: beginner (500 m), intermediate (300 m) and advanced (200 m)
- 2 footbridges, a monkey bridge and a Nepalese-style rope bridge
Notes
- Maximum number of people per departure: 8
- Minimum height: 1.3 m
- Maximum weight: 100 kg
- You don't have to be a mountain climber to enjoy this new experience. All of the necessary safety equipment is provided for the hike. Before you set off on the trail, you will take a training trail that will familiarize you with the basics of the via ferrata.
- This activity is not recommended for anyone who suffers from vertigo*, pregnant women, people with cardiac problems and people who are not basically in good physical health.
*Vertigo is an untreatable physiological condition often confused with the more common fear of heights, which can be overcome, especially with the help of an experienced guide. - Children under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult or have in their possession a release form signed by one of their parents.