Via ferrata climb Photo: Andrea Badrutt
Am Tälli-Klettersteig Photo: © Robert Bösch , www.grimselwelt.ch
Am Klettersteig Piz Trovat 1. Photo: © Andrea Badrutt
Am Klettersteig Piz Trovat 1. Photo: © Andrea Badrutt

Via ferratas in Switzerland

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If you love to balance and climb along steep mountain scarps and you are free from giddiness, than Switzerland’s via ferratas are a perfect destination you The climbing passages at Tälisstock, Eggishorn or in Engadin provide plenty of fun, excitement and adrenaline rushes in front of the breathtaking Swiss mountain view.

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The 10 Most Beautiful via ferratas in Switzerland

Via Ferrata · Valais

Via ferrata Gabi

recommended route Difficulty C/D moderate closed

0.4 km

2:00 h

222 m

0 m

The via ferrata Gabi is located below Simplon Dorf in the Gondo Gorge. The short but sporty via ferrata is classified with difficulty T3-T4.

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Via Ferrata · Valais

Via Farinetta

recommended route Difficulty D difficult

6.3 km

4:00 h

400 m

353 m

The Via Farinetta leads you through the wild and mysterious Salentze Gorge, where the thermal water of the Saillon Thermal Baths comes from. The trail shows you the cultural and natural wealth of Saillon and Leytron.

Valais

Via Ferrata · Evolène

Via ferrata of Evolène

recommended route Difficulty D difficult

2.2 km

2:30 h

380 m

366 m

The via ferrata of Evolène consists of three tracks, and offers a great point of view on the Dent Blanche glacier and the Pigne d'Arolla.

Valais

Via Ferrata · Bagnes

Via Ferrata in the Mauvoisin gorge

recommended route Difficulty C moderate

1.6 km

1:30 h

200 m

180 m

This via ferrata crosses the deep gorges of Dranse from the Mauvoisin dam. The first part (Saxifrage) is accessible to everyone. The second part called Tichodrome (equivalent to the Eurasian Crag Martin), is suitable for athletic climbers.

Valais

Via Ferrata · Valais

Baltschieder via ferrata to the "Wiwannihütte"

recommended route Difficulty C/D difficult

15.7 km

8:00 h

1,500 m

1,512 m

A two-hour hike leads to the start of the via ferrata, with its 1,400 vertical metres of ascent. After the taxing climb up to the Wiwannihütte, you are rewarded with breathtaking views of the region’s 4,000-metre peaks.

Valais

Via Ferrata · Leukerbad

Gemmiwand via ferrata adventure

recommended route Difficulty C moderate

0.8 km

2:30 h

300 m

185 m

The via ferrata adventure is not quite what you might expect, as it also contains various elements that are more often seen in rope courses. This various route is situated below the mountain station of the cable car.

Leukerbad

Via Ferrata · Leukerbad

Small Daubenhorn via ferrata

recommended route Difficulty D difficult

8.4 km

5:00 h

550 m

1,470 m

The small Daubenhorn via ferrata consist of the first part of the great Daubenhorn Via Ferrata. For those unwilling (or not quite able) to go the whole way there’s also an opportunity to go back down to Leukerbad about 1/3 of the way into the tour.

Leukerbad

Via Ferrata · Leukerbad

Great Daubenhorn via ferrata

recommended route Difficulty D/E difficult

9.2 km

8:00 h

1,246 m

The Daubenhorn via ferrata is the longest in Switzerland, graded K5 (extremely difficult). The itinerary leads almost entirely along vertical rock faces, and features many memorable highlights including a cave with a waterfall.

Leukerbad

Via Ferrata · Nax

Belvédère via ferrata

recommended route Difficulty C moderate

1.7 km

2:00 h

269 m

255 m

The Nax/Mont-Noble via ferrata in the Val d'Hérens is considered to be one of the least difficult climbs of this kind in the region, and will give you a fantastic view over the Rhône valley.

Valais

Via Ferrata · Switzerland

Via ferrata Tälli

Premium content Difficulty B/C moderate

7.8 km

7:00 h

1,019 m

Via ferrata in Switzerland with many great climbing passages along the over 600 m high rock face of the Tällistock.

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Tälisstock: Switzerland’s oldest via ferrata

While via ferratas where already constructed in Germany and Austria during the middle of the 19th century, the Swiss only inaugurated their first climbing route in 1993 at Tälisstock.

In over 600 m of height outdoor adventurers can enjoy the climbing passages at Tälisstock. Despite his age, the route does not have to hide behind younger via ferratas as the impressive passages, airy crossings and steep upswings guarantee thrill and unforgettable fun.

Via Ferrata · Switzerland

Via ferrata Tälli

Premium content Difficulty B/C moderate

Distance 7.8 km

Duration 7:00 h

Ascent 1,019 m

Descent 1,019 m

Via ferrata in Switzerland with many great climbing passages along the over 600 m high rock face of the Tällistock.