{"id":7783,"date":"2018-06-08T16:11:31","date_gmt":"2018-06-08T15:11:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alpsinluxury.com\/blog\/?p=7783"},"modified":"2025-05-07T08:46:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T07:46:14","slug":"via-ferrata-in-the-alps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alpsinluxury.com\/blog\/via-ferrata-in-the-alps\/","title":{"rendered":"Fear Ferrata? Top Via Ferrata Routes in the Alps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Have you got what it takes to take on the challenge of Via Ferrata in the Alps? Fear the heights and combat every sense of vertigo? Whether you are a beginner or an expert, there are plenty of Via Ferrata trails across the Alps to choose from that are suited to all abilities. You just need a good head for heights and stable footing then there isn’t much else that can go wrong! Read on to find out some of my top Via Ferrata<\/a> routes across the Alps…<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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What is a Via Ferrata?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Translated from Italian, the term ‘Via Ferrata’ means ‘Iron Roads’. It is an activity crossed between climbing and hiking with various supporting aids along the way including iron steps, ladders and cables to help progress along the route. Originally, Via Ferrata was used as a way to move troops across mountain peaks during WW1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where you do not necessarily need any climbing experience, if you are a beginner, it is highly recommended that you take a guide with you to show you the ropes; <\/em>and even if you’ve done Via Ferrata in the Alps before, taking a guide is useful to discover the best sites and routes in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What do I need?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You should make sure that you are fully equipped before clinging onto mountain faces and reaching the highest of heights. If you are to take a guide with you, often the equipment will be provided for you; otherwise here is a list of the key essentials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n