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Gentianes via ferrata: Edelweiss Pointe de Cion 3040 m
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- Difficulty
- K3, T3
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- Ascent
- 0:30 h, 100 m
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- Mountain Experience
- 2 / 4
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- Power
- 1 / 4
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- Endurance
- 1 / 4
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- Psyche
- 1 / 4
The two "Via Ferrata des Gentianes" offer a very accessible high-alpine experience: the cable cars from Verbier to the Col des Gentianes take you to within a quarter of an hour of the ferrata. In good visability there are terrific panoramic views. However, the easy approach does not diminish the seriousness of the location: at 3000m altitude in a truly alpine environment. It is therefore advisable to approach these via ferrata only in good, safe weather conditions. The blue marked "Edelweiss" route is the easier of the two; and a good warm up. The red marked "Androsace" is the harder of the two and requires a bit more upper body strength. Both ferratas are relatively short and fit well into a day (or half day).
Route description
Additional information
- Character
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Easily accessible and relatively short via ferrata in a high alpine environment.
The via ferrata is equipped with the «Prisme aeroligne» safety system throughout. Compatible equipment can be rented from the "Gentianes" restaurant for CHF 20 per set. It is also possible to use conventional via ferrata sets.
- Time
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Approach: 15 mins
Ferrata: 30 mins
Descent: 40 mins
- Signalisation
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Marked with blue.
- Descent
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The descent leads to the saddle between the two peaks and then down an easier via ferrata between the "Androsace" and "Edelweiss" ferratas.
