Via ferrata Schweifinen for families and beginners

Activity provider: Zermatters

Climb with a private mountain guide through the mammoth via ferrata Schweifinen in Zermatt. Use route A for the family. This first part is considered easier and is suitable for children and beginners.

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Via ferrata Schweifinen for families and beginners

Activity provider: Zermatters

Activity provider: Zermatters

About this offer

Validity

All day

Mobile ticket accepted

Use your phone or print out the voucher

Meeting point

Homebase Zermatters, Bahnhofstrasse 58, 3920 Zermatt

Free cancellation

Full refund in case of cancellation up to 24h before start

Languages

German, English, French

FromCHF 150

Voucher

Includes Highlights Description Material list Requirements Important Information Meeting Points

Includes
Includes
- 2-3 hours via ferrata
- private mountain guide
- Via ferrata set (climbing harness, helmet, via ferrata set, gloves), can be rented directly from Zermatters (approx. 10 CHF)
- Drinks and catering
Highlights
Highlights
- Climb route A of the via ferrata under the guidance of a private mountain guide
- Use the belays on the via ferrata such as iron ladders, iron pins, clamps and ropes
- Let the mountain guide show you the correct use of the via ferrata set
- Climb at altitudes between 1605 m a.s.l. and 1925 m a.s.l.
- Enjoy an exposed spot high above the Triftbach stream
- Views at the exit of the via ferrata at the height of the Beresina hut to the village of Zermatt.
Description
Description
You climb as a beginner or with the family through the first part of the via ferrata in Zermatt. You will be accompanied by an experienced mountain guide. The pure climbing time in the 2.9 km long part is about 90 min. The walk to the entrance and from the exit to the train station Zermatt takes about 30 min each.

Within this first part of the via ferrata you will climb about 314 meters in both directions.
Material list
Material list
- Good, suitable footwear
- Appropriate clothing depending on the weather
- Small backpack
- Climbing harness, helmet, gloves and via ferrata set
Requirements
Requirements
The mammoth via ferrata Schweifinen requires skill, a head for heights and surefootedness.

Route A is particularly suitable for children, families and beginners.

K2 (medium):

"Steep or vertical passages are defused by ladders and/or iron clamps. Even in less difficult terrain, wire ropes or chains secure the via ferrata climber. Self-securing is advisable." (Source: SAC Klettersteigskala)
Important Information
Important Information
- Children from 120 cm
- KS 2 (medium) see SAC via ferrata scale
- Recommended: No fear of heights, surefootedness
Meeting Points
Meeting Points
Homebase Zermatters, Bahnhofstrasse 58, 3920 Zermatt