AdventureHigh demand
Via ferrata Mürren for beginners
4.9(40)
Duration: 5 hours
FromCHF 169
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.
Via ferrata Schweifinen for families and beginners
Activity provider: ZermattersClimb 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.
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 0h before start
Languages
German, English, French
From CHF 150
From CHF 150
- Includes
- Highlights
- Description
- Material list
- Requirements
- Important Information
- Meeting Points
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
- 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
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
- Good, suitable footwear
- Appropriate clothing depending on the weather
- Small backpack
- Climbing harness, helmet, gloves and via ferrata set
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
- Children from 120 cm
- KS 2 (medium) see SAC via ferrata scale
- Recommended: No fear of heights, surefootedness
Meeting Points
Homebase Zermatters, Bahnhofstrasse 58, 3920 Zermatt
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