France / Hautes-Pyrénées · Gavarnie-Gèdre

Chaos de Coumély

Confirm gradeSources checked: 8 September 2026

Explore the route

Before reaching Gavarnie, the rocks of the Chaos de Coumély provide an airy ferrata with a memorable suspended crossing. The surrounding mountains give it the feel of a substantial sporting outing. Published grades differ, so identify the exact variant before choosing the route.

Visiting conditions

The regional source says TD; other inventories say AD/D. No single grade is assigned.

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A directory entry does not mean a route is open. Check the forecast, trailhead access and the managing organisation’s notices. Times are estimates; snow, heat and your group’s pace affect difficulty.

Your first via ferrata: prepare before you climb