South Ridge (Ridge of the South Face)
This is one of the classic alpine routes on Monte Chambeyron and is generally described as a mountaineering ridge ascent rather than a hiking path. The route follows the south ridge, with sustained scrambling and short rocky steps on exposed terrain. Conditions can vary significantly with snow or verglas, which increase the seriousness of the climb. The route is typically done from the Refuge de Chambeyron area. It is a well-known line in local guidebooks for the peak. Exact distance, ascent time, and elevation gain are not consistently documented in the sources I can verify, so I have left them null.
Route Outline
Refuge de Chambeyron or Vallon de Mary approach
Climb toward the south side of Monte Chambeyron
Gain the South Ridge
Follow the ridge over mixed rocky ground to the summit
Descend by the same route