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Via Farinetta Section 1 Passerelle à Farinet 816 m
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- Difficulty
- K3+
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- Ascent
- 2:30–4:30 h, 150 m
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- Mountain Experience
- 2 / 4
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- Power
- 2 / 4
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- Endurance
- 2 / 4
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- Psyche
- 2 / 4
With over 1000 rungs and other elements, this three-part, 900-meter-long "sport" via ferrata through the Gorges de la Salentse offers an advenurous and sustained athletic challenge. The route leads from the memorial plaque for the forger Joseph-Samuel Farinet up to the suspension bridge Passerelle à Farinet. The third part is one of the most difficult via ferratas in Switzerland. But don't worry, you can warm up slowly and build up to it: the beginning (part 1) is moderately difficult, the middle section (part 2) is a bit more challenging, and the third section is intense. If you already find one of the first sections difficult there are some alternative early exit options.
Route description
Additional information
- Character
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The first part up to the Bisse à Barman is rated K3 +; it has two bridges and a few short crux sections. The second part is much more difficult, more exposed and requires good technique and strength in the arms (K4 +); After a dizzying crossing of the vertical wall of the gorge, follow an old water pipe through the tunnel, then climb a high wall with slightly overhanging passages to the rim of the gorge. The third section is much more difficult (K6-) and requires muscles and courage; the overhangs force the body out into space; the rungs are far apart.
- Time
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Total time: 2½ to 4½ hours, depending on the route and way back.
Approach 20 minutes;
Part 1 and Part 2: each 1¼ hours,
Part 3: 30 min.
Descent to Passerelle à Farinet ca. 10 minutes, return from there 15 to 50 minutes.
- Descent
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From the vineyard; ca. 740 m. You can easily descend to Saillon or climb to the Passerelle à Farinet.
