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Echelles de la mort

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    Sports via ferrata, with a very short approach a a series of fun passages and bridges.

    Historical places called "stairs of death", where some people died by using old stairs which were in that area to move up and down the clifs.

    Beutiful valey along the river Doubs. A refreshing swim after the ferrata on a hot summer day is a must!

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    Distance 1.4 km
    2:00 h
    110 m
    110 m
    647 m
    548 m

    K4 (D) sports route with good holds for both hands and feet, high exposure and 3 bridges (plus final optional tyrolean traverse).

    Access is very easy from the parking place (less than 5min walking). Parking on site is free of charge.

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    Only reachable with a car. No public transport available nearby.
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    548 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 8.89%Dirt road 32.05%Path 4.71%Via ferrata 54.33%
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    122 m
    Dirt road
    440 m
    Path
    65 m
    Via ferrata
    746 m
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    Safety information

    As usual, pay attention to small rocks falling

    Tips and suggestions

    Bathing clothes are advised if you want a refreshing swim in the Doubs after the climb on a hot summer day.

    Roadbook

    https://goo.gl/maps/KiBTTEYKJGvnkVnt5

    Closest city is La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. From there, drive north to the river Doubs, cross the border to France and then follow the signs to the Refrain water dam.

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    Coordinates

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    47.186529, 6.873077
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    47°11'11.5"N 6°52'23.1"E
    UTM
    32T 338865 5228087
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    Equipment

    As usual, use mountain footwear, harness, ferrata sets and helmet. Gloves are also advised.

    A Tandem is needed if you want to do the final tyrolean traverse.


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    Distance
    1.4 km
    Duration
    2:00 h
    Ascent
    110 m
    Descent
    110 m
    Highest point
    647 m
    Lowest point
    548 m
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