There has been a product alert for Petzl ASPIR harnesses. Please see the the following link for details: https://www.petzl.com/INT/en/Sport/News/2016-4-22/Alert--malicious-acts-carried-out-on-ASPIR-harnesses#.Vxz1NTcrLxB. Readers should bear in mind the issue raised by this alert when making any purchase of via ferrata safety equipment from the internet.'
There has been a product recall for Black Diamond Via Ferrata self-belay lanyards. Please see the the following link for details: https://warranty.bdel.com/ViaFerrataRecall/Landing
July 2015
Route 40 - Via Ferrata de la Cascade de L'Oule
This via ferrata remains closed and is unlikely to reopen during 2015
September 2014
Route 40 - Via Ferrata de la Cascade de L'Oule
This via ferrata has closed due to rock fall. It is not likely to reopen this year but should be usable again from spring 2015.
August 2014
New Via Ferrata Rocher de l'envers
A new via ferrata has opened close to the village of Saint-Vincent-de-Mercuze, which is located 10km to the north of Route 40 (page 224). The route is reportedly fairly easy and takes 2-3 hours to complete. It should be avoided in wet weather."
July 2014
New Via Ferrata Bellevaux
A new via ferrata has opened near the village of Bellevaux. This is located 10km south of Thonon-les-Bains, near Routes 3 and 4. It is reportedly free to use with your own equipment, quite large and incorporates a number of bridges and other elements, covering a range of difficulties. The local tourist office contact details can be found at http://ete.bellevaux.com/office-du-tourisme-bellevaux-val-d-hermone.html.
p204; Route 36 Via Ferrata du Rocher Saint Pierre – Stage A: 1ère Partie
An additional section of via ferrata has been added, which provides an easier alternative to the Échelle de Tichodrome.
p219; Route 39 Via Ferrata de l'Adret – Stage B: Le Bastion
This is reportedly closed for the whole of the 2014 season. Stage A is still open.
p300; Route 58 Via Ferrata des Gorges de la Durance
A new section of via ferrata has been added, which is designed specifically for small children (ages four and up).
p327; Route 64 Via Ferrata de Fort Queyras
As of mid-July 2014 this route has been temporarily closed due to an access dispute. Hopefully the dispute will be resolved quickly, but make sure to check with the local tourist office before visiting. Their contact details can be found at www.chateauvillevieille.com/office-tourisme-ete.html.