Via Ferrata Course
The via ferrata course for beginners is the perfect training to start your mountain adventure. It’s the first step away from hiking trails and into the verticals. You don’t need any prior experience – you can jump right into the adventure!
In the course, we check the equipment, how to use it, and how to move safely and efficiently on a via ferrata. We provide individual tips and tricks for overcoming difficult obstacles and highlight important safety aspects.
The via ferrata course for beginners is a great opportunity to discover a new sport, boost your fitness and confidence, and experience nature from a fresh perspective.
For families, we recommend the family via ferrata course.
Overview
Dauer
1 Tag
Saison
Sommer, Frühling, Herbst
Kursort
Engelberg
Sportart
Klettersteig
Languages
German, English
Zielgruppe
Level 1, Level 2, Level 3
Angebotsart
Kurs
Gruppengrösse
6-8
Booking
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details
Course Content:
Equipment knowledge
Via ferrata techniques
Difficulty ratings for via ferratas
Tour planning
Requirements:
Good physical fitness
No fear of heights
Course Location:
Engelberg
Detailed Program:
Meeting as per the information email
Equipment check and supplementation
Assessment of participants & discussion of course objectives
Equipment knowledge & short theory session
Practical training based on individual course goals
Lunch break at a restaurant or optional picnic
Practice tour, e.g., Brunnistöckli & Rigidalstock or Zittergrat
Course ends around 5:00 PM in Engelberg
Important Infos
When do you decide whether the course will take place due to the weather?
Via ferratas are quite forgiving, but if there is a thunderstorm, we stay away. We will contact you 2-3 days before the course to give you an update. If the weather forecast is unstable, we may need to make a last-minute decision.
What happens in bad weather, e.g., rain all day?
In case of bad weather, the course will either take place at an alternative location in Central Switzerland (Engelberg Valley, Uri) or we will offer you a rescheduled date.
What if I can’t attend any of the alternative dates due to bad weather?
If none of the alternative dates work for you, you will receive a refund. For this, we need your IBAN number, account holder name, and postal code/city. Please send this information via email.
What languages do the mountain guides speak?
All our mountain guides speak German and English. If needed, we can translate the course content into English during the tour if you are not fluent in German. While our English may not be perfect, we will do our best to ensure you understand everything.
Material
Helmet (climbing or bike helmet)
Via ferrata set
Climbing harness
Suitable clothing
Trekking or hiking shoes
Optional: thin gloves
Half-fare card (Halbtax) or GA travelcard
Sunglasses & sunscreen
Packed lunch
Missing equipment can be rented from us. Please select this option during online registration.
Contact us
Engelberg Sports GmbH
Festiweg 1 6390 Engelberg
info@engelbergmountainguide.ch
+41 41 638 02 57