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Gressoney Guides Via Ferrata

CATEGORY

Via ferrata

DIFFICULTY

Challenging

ELEVATION GAIN

400 m

DURATION

Day trip

SEASON

Summer

LOCATION

Mount Rosa

Overview

The Ferrata delle Guide di Gressoney is particularly renowned for the high level of physical fitness required, making it one of the most rewarding challenges in Italy for those looking to test their strength. The route climbs up breathtaking, overhanging rock faces, where stamina, endurance, and steady movement are key to enjoying the ascent. Although it is incredibly well-equipped, making the technical aspects very manageable, it is still a route that demands respect: many sections are highly sustained and require a good level of physical preparation, alongside a head for heights. In the final stretch of the itinerary, you will encounter the "yellow" and "black" variations, which offer the most challenging sections, with steeper, more vertical walls perfect for experienced climbers.

Season: From May to September

Programme

We will meet at the car park near the church in Gressoney-La-Trinité, where we will do a quick gear check. We then begin our approach along an unnumbered but well-marked and visible local path, heading north. In just a few minutes of walking, we will reach the start of the via ferrata. The route is highly airy and exposed, featuring some very physical passages: it is good to be well-prepared right from the start, as we immediately encounter a challenging section. At the end of this first section, you can cross the exciting Tibetan bridge that leads to the second, more challenging part. Depending on how you feel, we can decide together whether to continue and complete the via ferrata or to head back down to the village along the path.

Difficulty D for the 1st section (Difficult) - Difficulty TD for the 2nd section (Very Difficult)

Price for 1 Section:

1 participant: €180.00
2 participants: €90.00 per person

If you would love to complete the entire route, you can check the prices below.

1 Participant

€240

Per person

2 Hikers

€120

Per person

The price includes:

UIAGM Mountain Guide accompaniment for half a day and a via ferrata kit

The price DOES NOT include:

Meals, drinks and everything not specified

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The most common questions

What to know before you set off

Mountaineering is by its very nature an adventurous activity. The Monte Rosa guides, all of whom are UIAGM certified, are dedicated to doing everything possible to minimise any hazards, but a element of risk is always present and should be embraced as part of the adventure before signing up for our activities.

The Monte Rosa Guides will always do their utmost to help you achieve your personal goals and ensure you have the best possible experience in nature. However, you must agree to trust their professional judgement whilst in the mountains and respect any decision they make, including turning back, should it be deemed necessary. Being well-prepared and maintaining a good level of physical fitness is essential to ensure a safe and enjoyable journey on all our excursions. If, due to fitness levels or any other reason, your guide feels you are not quite ready for your chosen activity, they will happily suggest alternative adventures beautifully suited to your current level of preparation.