Via ferrata

Rates for the 2024 season.

Taxes and national park entry fee not included

Parc de la Chute-Montmorency daily access and parking fees not included

You can now book for summer 2024.

Check out all the reservation terms and conditions

All participants must meet the following requirements:

• Minimum height: 1.3 m (4'3'') except for Parc national du Mont-Tremblant (1.4 m - 4'6'')
• Maximum weight (including the via ferrata equipment): 110 kg (242 lb) except for Parc de la Chute-Montmorency (100 kg - 220 lb)
• Must be in good physical condition
• Must not suffer from vertigo* or heart problems
• Must not be pregnant

*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.

Important :

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.

Children under 14 years of age who satisfy the requirements must be accompanied by an adult or have in their possession a release form signed by one of their parents.

The activity includes:

• Safety equipment (harness, lanyard and helmet)*
• Lanyard that includes 2 straps with hooks that can be connected at any time to the safety line (steel cable attached to the rock face all along the route)

*You must use the safety equipment provided by the establishment. It is not possible, under any circumstances, to use your own equipment for the activity.

Dress code:

• Sports clothing recommended
• Supple long pants recommended (jeans are not authorized)
• Closed-toe shoes with a rigid sole (all types of sandals, minimalist FiveFingers style shoes, and climbing shoes are prohibited)
• Gloves (cycling-style fingerless gloves) recommended
• Long hair should be tied back.
• Wearing jewellery is prohibited.
• Wearing a belt is prohibited.

Suggestions for items to bring:

• Small backpack (no waist packs are allowed)
• Bottle of water (no water source on the route). We suggest bringing one to two litres of water depending on the route you choose and to carry it in a hydration pack or backpack.
• Snacks
• Sun screen
• Mosquito repellant
• Camera
• Sunglasses attached with a cord

Rock faces and cliffs are fascinating natural environments, inaccessible to most of us. Via ferrata circuits are built with this in mind, to make these environments accessible to as many visitors as possible. The major advantage of this type of facility is that it's using just one path to get to the cliff, thus minimizing the risk of impacts on the environment. The construction of a via ferrata is monitored regularly to ensure the conservation of the environment.

Sépaq wishes you an unforgettable outdoor experience and invites you to be Careful by nature!

Here are a few important do’s and don’ts:

• Venturing outside the trails in national parks is not allowed.
• All waste must be disposed of in the appropriate places.
• Under certain conditions, your dog could be allowed in some establishments. However, no other domestic animals are allowed. Please consult our Domestic animals section.
• National parks are governed by certain rules and guidelines.

Regulations and useful information