Guided Via Ferratas in Spain

This section describes some of the best Via Ferratas in the mountains and cliffs close to Malaga, Barcelona, Girona, Cantabria and Asturias. If you are unsure about which one to choose, please email us with your enquiry; we will suggest something that works for you.

1. SOUTH OF SPAIN: Málaga - Granada

Via Ferrata de Hondonero -Villanueva Del Rosario- Malaga

Level:  ascent: K1 – intro level – Ascent & descent by the route: K2/3 – intermediate level

 

Overview: a great introductory Via Ferrata suitable for beginners, mixed  groups  & families with children. An important feature of this Via Ferrata is that its level of challenge can be adapted to the attendees’ experience and aspirations. It is next to some scrambling routes and very close to beginners & intermediate sport climbs. This means that it can be combined with a scrambling tour or a rock climbing & abseiling experience. The climbing setting is breathtaking, a truly unspoiled mountain venue. 

Fees per person

Via Ferrata

1 person: 180 Euros | 2 people: 95 Euros pp | 3  people: 75  Euros pp | 4 or more people: 65 Euros pp 

Via Ferrata & rock climbing – abseiling

1 person: 240 Euros | 2 people: 140 Euros pp | 3  people: 120 Euros pp | 4 or more people: 95 Euros pp 

 
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  • Access by car from the village of Villanueva del Rosario: 10 min drive
  • Access from the car park to the start of the Via Ferrata: 15 min walk 
  • Via Ferrata route: 65 min
  • Return to the base of the route: 15 min
  • Return to the car park: 15 min walk
  • Return to the village: 10 min drive
  • Orientation: South. In the Winter, this route is best enjoyed after midday. In the Summer, the best time is in the morning before noon, when it is in the shade.
  • Children & beginners: yes – we provide an extra safety rope to increase safety & confidence for children and beginners   
  • Features: several steep rock faces, rock climbing sections, vertical traverses, scrambling sections and fantastic views from the summit.

Via Ferrata de El Chorro: Caminito del Rey -Alora- Malaga

Level: K3 – suitable for experienced participants 

Overview: an exciting and challenging Via Ferrata that requires a good level of fitness and a head for heights. You will discover the hidden corners of the huge rock faces above the village of El Chorro. Located in a world-famous rock climbing venue, it can be combined with rock climbing tuition or a sport climbing tour to enjoy a full day out in this mountain area of Malaga.

Fees per person

Via Ferrata

1 person: 180 Euros | 2 people: 95 Euros pp | 3 people: 85 Euros pp | 4 or more people: 75 Euros pp

Via Ferrata & Rock Climbing

1 person: 240 Euros | 2 people: 140 Euros pp | 3 people: 120 Euros pp | 4  or more people: 95 Euros pp

 
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  • Access from El Chorro village: 15 min walk – 5 min drive
  • Access from the car park to the start: 2 min
  • Via Ferrata route: 3 hrs
  • Return: 45 min walk
  • Orientation: South-West. In the Winter, this route is best enjoyed after 11:00 hrs. In the Summer, the best time is in the morning, when it is cooler.
  • Children & beginners: generally not suitable for them. Please contact us to consider your case individually. We can provide an extra safety rope to increase safety & confidence for children and beginners. However, a cool head for heights is essential as the zip line and bridges cannot be protected by a rope.
  • Features: a 30 m zip line, 2 Tibetan bridges, scrambling and rocky steps, challenging  ascent and descent sections plus an interesting mountain walk back to the car park 

Via Ferrata Camorro 1 -Antequera- Malaga

Level: K4 –  experienced only

Overview: if you have already done some challenging  Via Ferratas -or if you have rock climbed before- this is an interesting and physically demanding route. The previous tirolina has been replaced by a Tibetan bridge. Because of its location -in the heart of El Torcal de Antequera Natural Park- it can be combined with rock climbing, abseiling & hiking trails to enjoy a full day out in the mountains of a beautiful Nature Reserve.

Fee per person

Via Ferrata

1 person: 220 Euros | 2 people: 120 Euros pp | 3 people: 95 Euros pp | 4 or more people: 85 Euros pp

Via Ferrata & Rock Climbing

1 person: 260 Euros | 2 people: 130 Euros pp | 3 people: 120 Euros pp | 4  or more people: 100 Euros  pp

 
 
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  • Access from Antequera to the car park: 15 min rive
  • Acess from Carpark  to the start: 20 min mountain walk
  • Route: 2h 15min
  • Return to car park: 30 min 
  • Orientation: North-West
  • Children: not suitable
  • Features: several easy rock climbing sections without steps, 2 very steep walls with spaced steps, a short Tibetan bridge, 3 overhangs and some scrambling sections including a ridge traverse.

VIA FERRATA SIERRA DE GRACIA  -Archidona- Malaga

Level: K2 easy – moderate

Another very good route for beginners and families that includes a Tibetan bridge and some interesting rocky steps. Great views and very easy access from the A 92 that links Granada and Seville.  Because of its location -opposite  to some good sport climbs- it can be combined with rock climbing and abseiling to enjoy a full day out in the mountains.

Fees per person

Half day: 1 person:160 Euros | 2 people: 85 Euros pp | 3 or more  people: 75 Euros pp | 4 or more people  people: 65.00 Euros pp 

Full day: two Via Ferrata or one Via Ferrata plus rock climbing

1 person: 200 Euros | 2 people: 120 Euros pp | 3 people: 95 Euros  pp| 4 people: 75 Euros pp 

 
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  • Access: 10 min
  • Route: 1 h 15 min
  • Return: 15 min
  • Orientation: North
  • Children: yes
  • Features: a Tibetan bridge, some interesting movements on iron steps and on rock.


“CORDATA” DE SIERRA DE SAN JORGE -Villanueva del Trabuco- Malaga

Level: easy rock climbing

This type of long climb is called ‘cordata’. This means that there is no cable as a lifeline. We will climb  it  with ropes and extenders, as in a multi pitch rock climb. There are plenty of rocky features, good size handholds and footholds as well as the usual iron steps. The route is well equipped with bolts and safe belay stances to secure your partner from above and to abseil safely. You don’t need a Via Ferrata kit  to climb this ‘cordata’ but  your usual sport climbing equipment. The route itself is in a mountainous setting, it is very aerial and you will gain height very quickly. The area has great views. It is a great introduction to learn about rock climbing movements, safety climbing skills and rope work.

Fee per person

Half day: 1 person: 160 Euros pp | 2 people: 85 Euros pp | 3 people: 75 Euros pp | 4 or more people: 65 Euros pp 

Full day: two Via Ferrata or one Via Ferrata plus rock climbing

1 person: 200 Euros | 2 people: 120 Euros pp | 3 people: 95 Euros  pp| 4 or more people: 65 Euros 

 
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  • Access: 15 min from the car park above the village of  Villanueva del Trabuco
  • Route: 2h.30 min
  • Return: 45 min – mountain walk
  • Orientation: West – sunny after 13 hrs.
  • Children: please contact us to consider your case individually. 
  • Main features: lovely mountain views. A long and exposed climbing ascent with iron and rock steps. No cable or ‘lifeline’. Ropes and climbing equipment needed.

VIA FERRATA FUENTE GORDA – Comares- Malaga

Level: easy

Three short Via Ferratas that are great because of the interesting setting just below the village of Comares, the short approach and good temperatures all year round. Being north facing but located in a mild area, it is never too hot or too cold. Perfect for beginners, families and  big groups.

(prices per person)

1 person: 180 Euros | 2 people: 95 Euros pp | 3 people: 85 Euros pp | 4 or more people: 75 Euros pp 

 
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  • Access: 5 min
  • Route: 3 routes of 15 min each
  • Return: 5 min
  • Orientation: North
  • Children: yes
  • Features: located below the white village of Comares, perched on top of a mountain

VIA FERRATA CUEVA HORA -Loja- Granada

Level: moderate – difficult

A long and varied Via Ferrata. Due to its location, it can be combined with rock climbing and abseiling to enjoy half or a full day out in the mountains.

(prices per person)

Half day:  1 person: 150 Euros | 2 people: 75 Euros | 3 people: 65 Euros | 4 people: 55 Euros | 5 people: 45 Euros

Full day: two Via Ferratas or one Via Ferrata plus abseiling and rock climbing

1 person:190 Euros | 2 people: 95 Euros | 3 people: 85 Euros | 4 people: 65 Euros | 5 people: 55 Euros

 
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  • Access: driving on a track from the the main road: 35 min. Once at the parking, 5 min walk
  • Route: 2h30 min
  • Return: 25 min
  • Orientation: West
  • Children: no
  • Features: a zip line, a Tibetan bridge, several overhangs, ascent and descent sections including abseils.

TAJO DE RONDA – Ronda – Malaga

Level: easy

A great setting: located in the town of, Ronda itself, this is the perfect route for those who are visiting this popular area and wish try a Via Ferrata for their first time. Suitable for families with children and big groups.

Fee per person

Half day: 1 person: 170 Euros | 2 people: 85 Euros | 3 people: 75 Euros | 4 or more people: 65 Euros pp 

Full day: two Via Ferratas or one Via Ferrata plus rock climbing.

1 person:200 Euros | 2 people: 120 Euros pp | 3 people: 95 Euros pp | 4 or more  people: 75 Euros pp

Booking procedure

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  • Access: 5 min
  • Routes: 2 x 10min
  • Return: 10min
  • Orientation: South
  • Children: yes
  • Features: a short steep wall at the start, great setting with views of Ronda.

CAMORRO 1+2 – Antequera- Malaga

Level: K4 – very experienced

This is the second part of the Via Ferrata Camorro 1 in El Torcal de Antequera Natural Park. It is a fitness challenge and a long -but great- day out. Apart from the upper body strength required in both sections, there is a walk of approx 90 minutes between both routes. This is on uneven mountain ground; secure footage and good form are needed for this extended Via Ferrata. The reward is the fantastic Summit of the highest mountain in the area:  ‘Camorro Alto’

Fees  per person

Full day: two Via Ferratas

1 person: 200 Euros | 2 people: 120 Euros pp | 3 people: 85 Euros pp | 4 or more people: 75 Euros pp 

 
Booking procedure

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  • Access by car from Antequera: 15 min
  • Access to route 1 from the car park: 20 min
  • Routes: 6 hrs
  • Return: 60 min
  • Orientation: North – East
  • Children & beginners: not suitable
  • Features: a Tibetan bridge,  several demanding overhangs, exposed traverses, ridge traverses, rock climbing, mountain walking and a fantastic summit of the ‘Camorro Alto’ Peak.

2. NORTH EAST SPAIN: Barcelona - Gerona - Tarragona - Lleida​

Via Ferrata Cala Moli -San Feliu de Guixols- Gerona

Level: K3 – moderate

Update on current  access: this route will be closed until the end of may 2024 for bird nesting restrictions.

Overview: Cala Moli is a unique Via Ferrata that is set on a fantastic sea cliff on the Costa Brava. The views and the journey above the sea are simply amazing all the way.

The nearest town is San Feliu de Guixols, in the province of Gerona. Public transport from Barcelona takes at least 2 hours and it is very limited. We recommend you arrange your own transport if you are not staying nearby.

It is so popular that it is best enjoyed during the week and away from bank holidays. Suitable for beginners but not children. Adults will need to as have good upper body strength.

Fees per person

1 person: 240 Euros | 2 people: 120 Euros pp | 3 people: 95 Euros pp | 4 or more people: 85 Euros pp 

 
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  • Access: 5 min
  • Route: 2h 30 min
  • Return: 10 min
  • Orientation: South-East
  • Children: aged over 12 – must be over 1m 55 cm height-
  • Features: an amazing itinerary over the sea, with an overhang & 5 Tibetan bridges.

Via Ferratas de Vallcebre- Berga - Barcelona

There are 3 Via Ferratas in the Vallcebre Park close to Berga:

1. Roques de Empalomar (level: moderate, suitable for adult beginners)

2. La Canalassa (level: easy, great for kids)

3. Cal Curt (level: difficult, very exposed and athletic)

There is an entry fee to the park of €6 during high season.

Fees per person

1 person:200 Euros | 2 people: 120 Euros pp |3 people: 95 Euros pp | 4 or more people: 75 Euros pp

 
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V F Roques d’Empalomar
  • Access: 25 min
  • Route: 1h 30 min
  • Return: 20 min
  • Orientation: East and West
  • Children: no
  • Features: vertical walls and a Tibetan bridge 
Via Ferrata for children La Canalassa
  • Access: 20min
  • Route: 15 min
  • Return: 15 min
  • Orientation: West
  • Children: yes
  • Features: adapted to kids with a Tibetan bridge 
 
Via Ferrata Cal Curt
  • Access: 20 min
  • Route: 50 min
  • Return: 20 min
  • Orientation: West
  • Children: no
  • Features: 3 overhangs and 2 Tibetan bridges. Very athletic.

Via Ferrata Baumes Corcades -Centelles- Barcelona

Level: easy, moderate or  difficult depending on itinerary chosen. 

A very popular, varied and steep route that will challenge your mind and arms. Although very safe with excellent equipment, it will give you a real sense of exposure and can be very athletic.  The good news for mixed ability groups is that there is an ‘easy version’ to avoid the harder parts. This Via Ferrata is one of the best in Catalunya, very recommendable.

Fees per person

1 person: 200 Euros | 2 people: 100 Euros pp | 3 people: 85 Euros pp | 4 or more people: 75 Euros pp

 
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  • Access from Centelles (nearest town and train station): 10 min drive
  • Access from car park: 10 min walk
  • Via Ferrata route: 3 hrs. 
  • Return: 55 min walk
  • Orientation: East, South and West
  • Children: only if they are over 1m.55
  • Features: easier and harder options for groups with different levels of experience. Vertical walls, long sideways sections, rock climbing & scrambling steps, 5 overhangs & a long very exciting Tibetan bridge.

Via Ferrata Roca de la Creu -Ribes de Freser- Gerona

Level: easy

Another very good route for beginners and families with older  children. Good views all the way, easy access and interesting features: 2 bridges, some steep sections, a down climb and a great summit.

(Prices per person)

1 person: 190 Euros | 2 people: 95 Euros | 3 people: 70 Euros | 4 people: 65 Euros | 5 people: 55 Euros

 
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  • Access: 10min
  • Route: 30 + 25min
  • Return: 45 min
  • Orientation: South
  • Children: yes
  • Features: 2 Tibetan bridges, 2 overhangs and interesting balancing steps

Via Ferrata Teletubbies & Olmo-Soler  -Corçà-Noguera- Lleida 

Level: easy- moderate 

Another very good route for beginners and children that overlooks the Canelles dam, giving excellent views all the way.  The Via Ferrata Teletubbies is equipped with plenty of variety: steps, chains, artificial handholds with the “Teletubbies names” and even a ladder to access the ridge.

(prices per person)

1 person: 180 Euros | 2 people: 95 Euros | 3 people: 70 Euros | 4 people: 65 Euros | 5 people: 55 Euros

 
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  • Access: 25 min
  • Route: 40 min
  • Return: 20 min
  • Orientation: South and West
  • Children: yes
  • Features: variety of elements, colour bolt on holds, step ladders and chains. It can be linked into a longer Via Ferrata called Olmo/ Soler. There is an optional abseil for the descent.

Via Ferrata Urquiza-Olmo  -Corçà – Noguera – Lleida

Level: very experienced 

A very difficult -but amazing and fun route- where you will need good balance and precise footwork, a great deal of concentration, high upper body strength and a ‘head for heights’. All these components are essential in many sections of this Via Ferrata. It includes some pendulums that are a unique and fun feature.

(prices per person)

1 person: 220 Euros | 2 people: 120 Euros | 3 people: 90 Euros | 4 people: 80 Euros

 
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  • Access: 25 min
  • Route: 50 min
  • Return: 20 min
  • Orientation: South-West
  • Children & beginners: no
  • Features: pendulums on chains, difficult movements on very small steps and spaced handholds, 2 overhangs an a Tibetan bridge. Extremely challenging and very strenuous.

Via Ferrata dels Patacons (La Mussara) – Tarragona

Level: moderate- difficult 

A long and varied route that -although not very strenuous- it demands full concentration on the key sections such as in the sideways steps located half way. Highly recommendable.

(prices per person)

1 person: 180 Euros | 2 people: 95 Euros | 3 people: 70 Euros | 4 people: 65 Euros | 5 people: 55 Euros

 
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  • Access: 20 min
  • Route: 2h 15min
  • Return: 35min
  • Orientation: South
  • Children: no
  • Features: vertical walls, overhanging sections, 4 Tibetan bridges and an obligatory abseil.

Via ferrata de La Morera del Montsant -Sierra de Prades – Tarragona

Level: easy- moderate 

An interesting route that has two main attractions: a Tibetan bridge and the ascent to a distinctive rock needle enjoying amazing views of the Montsant Natural Park and the Sierra de Prades area.

(prices per person)

1 person:180 Euros | 2 people: 95 Euros | 3 people: 70 Euros | 4 people: 65 Euros | 5 people: 55 Euros

 

 

Booking procedure

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  • Access: 40 min
  • Route: 50 min
  • Return: 60 min
  • Orientation: South – East
  • Children: no
  • Features: an interesting ascent to a rock needle and a Tibetan bridge.

Via Ferrata Teresina – Montserrat National Park- Barcelona

Level: experienced. 

This is the first Via Ferrata equipped in Spain and it is currently under renovation to replace the old equipment and improve its safety. It is a challenging route and enjoys the mountain conditions of the high areas in the National Park of Montserrat. Not suitable for children but it is possible for first timers as long as they have good upper body strength and a head for heights.

 (prices per person)

1 person:195 Euros | 2 people: 95 Euros | 3 people: 85 Euros | 4 people: 65 Euros | 5 people: 55 Euros

 
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  • Access: 35 min
  • Route: 2h.30 min
  • Return: 1h 45min
  • Orientation: North and West
  • Children: no
  • Features: vertical walls with challenging movements, a chimney and an optional abseil.

Via Ferrata Canal de les Dames – Collbato – Montserrat National Park- Barcelona

Another fun route in Montserrat Natural Park. It requires good upper body strength for the steep sections and it has an ‘interesting’ chimney at the end that can be avoided by a shortcut hole on the left.

 (prices per person)

1 person:195 Euros | 2 people: 95 Euros | 3 people: 85 Euros | 4 people: 65 Euros | 5 people: 55 Euros

 
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  • Access: 20min
  • Route: 1h.30 min
  • Return: 45 min
  • Orientation: East and South
  • Children: no
  • Features: vertical walls with rocky pebbles and chains for your hands. A challenging chimney at the end with an optional easy ‘escape’.

3. NORTHERN SPAIN: Asturias - Cantabria - Picos de Europa​

Via Ferrata de La Hermida & Via Ferrata El Milar- La Hermida- Cantabria

This is the first Via Ferrata route that was opened on the Cantabric Mountain range – Picos de Europa-

It is suitable for families and kids as well as big groups. The mountain scenery is impressive throughout.

The Via Ferrata La Hermida can be extended with another shorter Via Ferrata called ‘El Milar’ to make it a full day out in the mountains.

Fees per person

1 person: 200 Euros – 2 people: 95 Euros pp  | 3 people: 85 Euros pp | 4 or more people: 75 Euros pp 

 
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  • Access: 15min
  • Route: 1h 40 min
  • Return: 60 min
  • Orientation: North 
  • Children & beginners: yes
  • Features: it has three sections that can be split and adapted to different levels of experience. There are 2 great Tibetan bridges and fantastic views of Picos de Europa

Via Ferrata de Los Llanos -Camaleño- Liebana- Cantabria

Level: K3 moderate – difficult

 

Overview: this is a varied and fun Via Ferrata that is not strenuous or difficult but feels very exposed.

It enjoys the amazing views of the Picos de Europa National Park, a really short approach and easy access. It is suitable for families and kids as well as big groups.

Fees per person

1 person:190 Euros – 2 people: 95 Euros pp | 3 people: 85 Euros pp | 4 or more people: 75 Euros pp 

 
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  • Location: 10km from Potes
  • Access from car park: 5 min walk
  • Via Ferrata route: 35 min
  • Return to car park: 25 min
  • Orientation: West
  • Children: yes
  • Features: intense but safe exposure, amazing views of the Picos de Europa, an exciting Tibetan bridge that can be avoided if needed. Options to avoid the overhang for beginners & children.

Via Ferrata de Socastillo -Liebana- Cantabria

Level: K3- difficult

 

Overview: this Via Ferrata is very exposed; the start and finish are done on a unique 50 meter bridge. It hangs 80 meters above the river “de la Viña” with very spaced steps; a cool head is needed to bear the exposure.

Overall, it is varied and fun Via Ferrata with rocky steps protected by cables and a couple of overhangs.

Not suitable for children. 

Fees per person

1 person: 200 Euros | 2 people: 100 Euros pp |3 people: 85 Euros pp |4 or more people: 75 Euros pp

 
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  • Access from Potes: 14 km-  20 min drive
  • Acess from the car park: 10 min walk
  • Via Ferrata route: 1h 30 min
  • Return: 1 min
  • Orientation: North and South
  • Children: not suitable
  • Features: some vertical sections, 2 overhangs and an exciting – and difficult- Tibetan bridge to start and finish the route.

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FAQ on Via Ferratas

Most frequent questions and answers

“A via ferrata is the connection point between hiking and climbing” (Michele Dalla Palma)

The fantastic thing about via ferratas is that they allow you to access, climb and traverse amazing mountain scenery without needing prior climbing experience.

“Via Ferrata” comes from Italian and can be translated as “iron road” or “iron way.”
The main component of any Via ferrata is a thick steel cable that is fixed on the rock with bolts drilled every few meters. This is the main “lifeline” providing safety and limiting falls.

In addition, beside or below the cable, there are metal steps and rock features that make climbing easier. Via Ferratas routes often have overhanging sections, bridges of different types, ladders, zip lines and chains.

All of the routes we guide are fully equipped and safe to navigate when using the correct equipment -and using the equipment correctly.

In terms of your personal equipment, we provide top of the range harness, helmets, lanyards and anchor slings with carabiners so that you can have a rest or pause with confidence at any time. All our equipment is commercially made and EN certified.

Reasonable fitness and a cool head are all that is needed to experience the majority of via ferrata routes. In the past 10 years we have taken children, teenagers and septuagenarians to easy and more challengig ones. We use ropes to protect children, inexperienced and less confident participants so that they have fun safely and get used to the heights in a gentle and progressive way.
Booking a Via Ferrata or a rock climbing course is always done by previous arrangement. Please contact us on silvia@rockclimbingmalagaspain and we will try to schedule it on your preferred dates.
You will have these options:
 

• Re-schedule for a mutually convenient date and time

• Try an alternative activity such as rock climbing and / or abseiling in the local caves -where it is protected from rain and wind-

• Transfer your booking to someone you wish to another future date.

• If cancelled at least 21 days before the meeting date and time, you can claim a total refund.

• If cancelled at least 7 days before the meeting date and time, you can claim a 50% refund.

• If cancelled 6 days or less before the meeting date and time, you will not receive a refund but you will be able to reschedule to a mutually convenient date or transfer your booking to someone else.

The Via Ferratas can vary considerably in length and difficulty. They are graded according to the physical difficulty and the amount of exposure involved in completing them.
In this website we have decided to use the words: ‘easy’, ‘moderate’, ‘difficult’, ‘very difficult’ and ‘extremely difficult’
 
*Read more on grading systems…
 
There are at least five international grading systems that change from country to country but because of its completeness, in 2016 the UIAA (International Association of Mountaineering and Alpinism) Commission decided to adopt the Italian scale for grading the difficulties of Via Ferrata as its international standard.
 
SCALE OF DIFFICULTIES FOR VIA FERRATAS
Italian scale
 
The main criterion refers to the overall engagement and this is given in the scale with these letters as abbreviations:
F, PD, D, TD and ED.
 
This would translate as:
F: easy
PD: some difficulty
D: difficult
TD: very difficult
ED: extremely difficult
 
There are additional parameters – graded 1 to 3- related to the technical and physical demands, the exposure and the environment.
 
Below is the scale adopted by UIAA
Other scales are often used so you might find other difficulty scales when you look at the specific information on a Via Ferrata.
 
Two other evaluation systems have established themselves: the Hüseler, using a verbal classification and the Schall scale that uses a letter instead: the letter A or the statement of “less difficult”, while the highest level of difficulty corresponds to E or “extremely difficult”.
 
A -easy- / K1
Flat to steep with frequent big and rocky steps but with some exposed passages.
Equipped with wire cables, chains, iron clamps and individual short ladders.
Via Ferrata equipment, steady footing and a head for heights recommended if you don’t have a rope protecting you.
 
B -Moderately difficult- / K2
Might have steep rocky terrain, some smaller rocky steps and exposed places.
Equipped as above but might include more longer and vertical ladders.
Steady footing and a head for heights are important as well as a good physical condition, some power and endurance in arms and legs.
Via ferrata equipment, steady footing and a head for heights is needed, particularly, if you don’t have a rope protecting you.
 
C -Difficult-/ K3
Steep to very steep rocky terrain, mainly small steps, frequent and longer exposed passages.
Equipped as above but can include some over hanging ladders. Clamps and pins can also be further apart.
Steady footing and a head for heights, good condition, power and endurance in arms and legs
Via ferrata equipment strongly recommended Children and less experienced may have to be protected by a rope.
 
D -Very difficult- / K4
Vertical, often overhanging terrain, mostly very exposed
Equipped as above but the iron steps are often far apart.
You will need enough strength in arms and hands, to climb longer vertical to overhanging ladders
Via ferrata equipment is obligatory and even experienced via ferrata climbers may require the use of a rope. Not suitable for beginners and children even if they are protected by a rope.
 
E -extremely difficult- / K5
Vertical to overhanging and very exposed throughout, very small rocky steps or slab climbing.
Equipped as above and it is often combined with scrambling.
You will need a great deal of strength in your hands and fingers as well as endurance in your arms and legs.
Via ferrata equipment is essential, rope teamwork might be necessary. Not suitable for beginners and children even if they are protected by a rope.
 
F -extremely difficult-/ K6
Mainly overhanging and exposed sections with very small steps and possibly some slab rock climbing.
Spaced iron steps and pins. It will require scrambling and good rock climbing technique might also be necessary. You will need an excellent physical condition, particularly strength and endurance in your fingers, arms and legs.
Via ferrata equipment is essential, top rope climbing equipment is also recommend. Not suitable for people who cannot manage difficulty level E without problems.

Cancellation Policy

  • If cancelled at least 21 days before the meeting date and time, you can claim a total refund.

  • If cancelled at least 7 days before the meeting date and time, you can claim a 50% refund.

  • If cancelled 6 days or less before the meeting date and time, you will not receive a refund but you will be able to reschedule to a mutually convenient date or transfer your booking to someone else.
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