My girlfriend signed us up for this Via Ferrata and she had in mind we would go through the beginner/intermediary sections of the via. We ended up going all the way to the advanced section that really was a stretch for her, pushing her limits. It was very challenging at times and we had horrendous rainy weather throughout the 5 hours we spent there. The rain also made the climbing conditions a lot more challenging making all the surfaces slippery. We ended up completely drenched to our underwear but the satisfaction of completing this challenging circuit made it all worth it.
If you're afraid of heights, the advanced section will probably not be for you. The via ferrata takes you alongside a vertical rock face several hundred feet above the ground. It also takes you on steel rope bridges and platforms that will test your courage. The views on the other hand were absolutely spectacular; we would have hoped for a clearer weather as the clouds were rather low on that day, but still! The fog occasionally dissipated and we were able to enjoy magnificent points of view.
Guides take you through all the necessary safety measures for a safe experience and are always here to help. We had a blast and if this is your kind of fun, I would strongly recommend...
Read moreAmazing place, great guide, excellent equipment. We did the intermediate route 2nd week of October. The path is identical to the beginner route but keeps on going, has some really nice features (bridge, plank, cable), and you are rewarded with an amazing view at the top. Most of the way back is a hiking trail with only minor Via Ferrata elements. (So you don't have to do everything in reverse.) You need gloves, stretchy trousers, and good shoes. The provided safety equipment is of high quality. Introduction is good and our guide was super pleasant, and spoke good English. My brother forgot that he was afraid of hights after the first 10 minutes and had a blast on the wall. The trip is actually much more scary in retrospect the next day when you look at the pictures and think about what you did. :D There are some seriously tricky passages, and the tour sure is not for everyone. But there is a small training bit at the very beginning where you will find out right away if you don't want...
Read moreExcellent tour from León. He was friendly and helpful, and made us feel very capable at all times! He is a natural. We are both active, and although fear is certainly the largest factor, the intermediate course is not terribly physically demanding.
Our only disappointment was that due to rain, our tour was cut short and we were not able to complete the full circuit. It was certainly the safer call, and we wouldn’t have had Leon make any different decision. He did perfectly, 5 star service.
But my original appointment date was for today (Sunday), and they called to move it to Friday, when the weather was notably poorer. We are a bit bummed that for the same price, we were not able to complete the circuit, when we had booked for Sunday owing to the good forecast. I believe there should be some policy whereby if the circuit can’t be done as described, at least some kind of discount on a future visit would be nice if not partial reimbursement as we come from...
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