To do a via ferratayou don't need to be an expert mountaineer, nor material, nor even experience. But yes, it is not advisable for you to do one if you have vertigo, because although it is very safe and you will be hooked to your lifeline throughout the entire route, the height may be a factor that could hold you back. Oh, and don't forget to hire mountain guides to do a ferrata.
The 10 most impressive via ferratas
Hua Shan, China
They say it is the most dangerous in the world, but what cannot be denied is that it is spectacular. On this mountain there is a Taoist monastery where martial arts are taught and where thousands of tourists pass through every year. And if you wanted an extra thrill, tell you that in this landscape fog tends to form from time to time, which makes it even more difficult to pass. Would you dare?
Poi d'Unha, Spain
It is not that it is very high but it is one of the longest in our country. It has not been inaugurated for long (April 2014), but it has already been more than traveled by mountaineers from all over who have not wanted to miss its 800 meters of route with a cumulative slope of 500 meters. Along the route there are Tibetan bridges and a spiral-shaped escape.
Mountain Torq, Malaysia
Located in the heart of Mount Kinabalu and with a height between 3,411 and 3,766 meters high, it entered the Guinness Book of Records for being the highest in the world. It has also been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and it is not surprising, since the landscapes that can be seen at that height are truly incredible, like something out of any adventure movie.
Marmolada, Italy
This ferrata is the second highest in the world, behind the previous one we have seen. Next to it you can see a glacier that, although little by little it looks smaller due to climate change, is still big enough to have to go with crampons and ice axes to explore it. After the glacier section there is cable-equipped rock, but the views are still incredible.
Liaucous, France
It seems that this is one of the most complicated ferratas but perhaps for that reason the most impressive. It has walkways, a cave, Nepalese and Tibetan bridges, the occasional collapsed step and a stunning environment. Of course, it has an easy alternative so that even the little ones can explore part of it.
Dolomites, Italy
This set of ferratas located in the Italian Alps are the cradle of lovers of this sport par excellence. In these mountains there are a series of equipped paths and ferratas such as Marmolada, which we have seen previously. But it is not the only one, you can find the Tofana di Rozes or Cristallo, among others.
Los Mallos de Riglos, Spain
It is certainly one of the most impressive in our country and it has all the ingredients of a cocktail of adventure and adrenaline: impossible crests, vertigo-inducing descents and landscapes that will not leave you indifferent at all. It is suitable for all audiences, so you don't have to worry, but we added it to the list because it is one of those pending subjects that must be crossed off. Here you can find ferrata options in Riglos.
Val d'Isère, France
This ferrata has several sections that range from beginners (and can even be covered by children) to the most complicated one that is not suitable for those who are not expert climbers. They say that it is one of the most difficult to navigate in all the Western Alps. , so only approach if you are prepared. Of course, the landscapes are amazing.
Gemmi-Daubenhorn, Switzerland
They say it is the toughest in the country with more than 200 meters of stairs and steel cables. To get there there is a cable car at about 2,300 meters above sea level and then go through a trail for about 20 minutes.Ramps, water that reaches the place due to melting depending on the time of year, vertical walls, stairs and 1,000 meters of elevation gain only increase the excitement of the tour.
Roc Du Vent, France
The French, Swiss and Italian mountains have countless ferratas, this being one of the "top ten". The most important thing is not to have vertigo if you want to do this ferrata, since there is a Nepalese bridge that passes over two dams and you can see Mont Blanc. At the end of the route there is a tunnel that can be walked through although you must bring a flashlight (a headlamp if possible). Impressive without a doubt.
Which one do you choose?
