The Leukerbad via ferrata is beautiful and challenging and should be attempted once you have more experience of via ferrata. In particular experience both of the spikes and of rock climbing are recommended. There is a telecabine to the top which will cost you 15 CHF rather than 32 with the demi tariff. From the top there is a 20 minute walk to the base of the via ferrata. From there the climb is a nice one.
I have a new camera meant to take geo-tagged images. Since it’s the first time I use it though I don’t think the geo-tagged information appeared. I will have to spend more time playing with the GPS to see how quickly it reacts. [flickr-gallery mode=“photoset” photoset=“72157627643060426”]
These images wee taken at regular intervals by the Goprohd camera I had on my helmet. [flickr-gallery mode=“photoset” photoset=“72157627639661826”]
St Hilaire du Touvet is a place I have always thought of as one where in Septembre there is an adventure film festival. What I found out on Saturday is that it has two interesting via ferrata. There is an easier one which you can explore as a novice and a more challenging one you can try if you like to overcome your fear of heights and fragile looking rock ascent.
The weather was good today and spring is here. As a result I headed back to the Valais for the first Via Ferrata of the season. I felt a little nervous at first as I had not done any via ferrata for a few months but that fear soon left. The walk up to this via ferrata takes up 30-45 minutes depending on your level of fitness. Once you get to the bottom of the ferrata you ascend with the river to your right.
Via Ferrata - Thones The via ferrata is an hour’s drive from Geneva and for the most part is a fairly easy ferrata apart from the last bit where you negotiate an overhang.
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