Cascade de Glace – Villar d'Arène
Artificially frozen waterfall. It is located in a wild site on the banks of the Romanche.
As the Cascade is located in the heart of the National Park, all the regulations inherent to the Ecrins National Park apply: www.ecrins-parcnational.fr/reglementation
8 to 10 lines can be installed.
Some are equipped with rope + quick link relays around trees (relays that sometimes have to be cleared from the ice); for other lengths it is up to you to install the relays. We therefore leave it to the climbers to equip their climbs. Access to the top of the routes is via a handrail, going up to the left at the arrival of the zip line.
The longest lengths are 25m but it is better to take a 60 rope to be able to move away from the foot of the routes.
To access the Cascade you must:
Reserve a climbing slot and pay your financial contribution via the reservation page of this site.
Have liability insurance covering this activity.
8 to 10 lines can be installed.
Some are equipped with rope + quick link relays around trees (relays that sometimes have to be cleared from the ice); for other lengths it is up to you to install the relays. We therefore leave it to the climbers to equip their climbs. Access to the top of the routes is via a handrail, going up to the left at the arrival of the zip line.
The longest lengths are 25m but it is better to take a 60 rope to be able to move away from the foot of the routes.
To access the Cascade you must:
Reserve a climbing slot and pay your financial contribution via the reservation page of this site.
Have liability insurance covering this activity.
Location details
The Villar d'Arène waterfall is located on the banks of the Romanche between La Grave and Col du Lautaret, on the road leading to the hamlet of Arsine, towards the “Nordic” site.
A parking area is provided at the Bistrot du Moulin. From there, head towards the river. The path runs alongside the cross-country ski trails. We thank you in advance for taking care not to damage them by walking on the edge of the trails.
To access the waterfall, you have to cross the Romanche via a zip line. There is a permanent pulley and a carabiner on which to attach your lanyard. If you don't want to end up upside down, remember to hang your backpack on the same carabiner as your lanyard...
A parking area is provided at the Bistrot du Moulin. From there, head towards the river. The path runs alongside the cross-country ski trails. We thank you in advance for taking care not to damage them by walking on the edge of the trails.
To access the waterfall, you have to cross the Romanche via a zip line. There is a permanent pulley and a carabiner on which to attach your lanyard. If you don't want to end up upside down, remember to hang your backpack on the same carabiner as your lanyard...
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Subject to favorable weather conditions
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Activities on site
- Artificial ice wall
- Climbing sports / Rope sports