Ice climbing in Val Cenis - Glacenost, the icy adventure

Glacenost is a magnificent waterfall, completely frozen in winter, one of the most beautiful in France, reserved for the very experienced of the high mountain.

Equipment

• Artificial ice wall

Rates

Free access.

Opening period

From 18/12 to 17/03.

Subject to favorable weather conditions.

Additional opening

• Subject to favorable weather conditions

Spoken languages

• French

Location

From Bramans, take the direction of Planay. The road is closed in winter. A free shuttle bus is provided by the commune (schedules on the website of the tourist office).
You can see the waterfall from a magnificent promontory at the end of the straight line where the shuttle stops. From there, retrace your steps and go down in the steep forest on the left (crampons are sometimes useful) to the Ambin stream. Go up to the foot of the waterfall.

Animals

Animals accepted : No