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SACRED VALLEY VIA FERRATA
The funnest way to climb a 300 mts rock face The ferrata route has 300 meters of altitude in the heart of the Sacred Valley, just 5 minutes from Ollantaytambo fortress. It will take you through unimaginable vertical landscapes and mystical ruins.
1. What is a via ferrata?
Via Ferrata is the name used to describe the high paths founded in the Alps, using fixed cables and iron ladders to climb difficult sections (Another name is Klettersteig). Originally, ferrata routes were built in the Italian Dolomites for the movement of troops during World War I. When the war ended, these routes passed to be used by mountain guides to take customers by the foot of the mountains. A via ferrata is a path used to climb a mountain with a safety system permanently installed. It gives the chance to people without any experience in climbing, the opportunity to move through spectacular mountain scenery using a minimum of equipment. The climber is permanently tide to a steel cable that runs through the entire route. Usually does not require any climbing rope. Metal ladders, bridges and similar facilities are used. This helps maintain the physical difficulty of climbing and mix beginners skills while providing access to a very high, and extreme vertical sections of a mountain, that could only be accessible to experienced rock climbers.
2. Who can climb a via ferrata?
Anyone who is in good health and physical condition is able to climb the via ferrata. The minimum age to climb the Sacred Valley via ferrata is 11 years old. We reserve the right to admission to determine whether people are suitable for the via ferrata or not. Without exception, the via ferrata climbers must always be accompanied by a guide.
3. What kind of equipement is used?
A standard climbing harness, helmet, gloves and a via ferrata lanyard, (double system with strength dissipater especially designed for via ferrata climbers). These elements will be provided by operators.
4. Security at the via ferrata:
The equipment used allows the person to remain tied to a “life line”, in this case a steel cable. Through the via ferrata lanyard the person can go up securing himself with the carabineers. If a fall occurs, the person will remain tide to the “life line” without any risk. All our guides are mountain guides trained in vertical rescue and ropes. There are marked exits and rappel stations through the via ferrata that may be used by the guide to exit the route in case of emergency.
5. What you need to bring?
Use light clothing and good shoes (tennis, light hiking boots, etc.. No sandals). Note that as you go upper the weather will be colder and windy, you can carry extra clothing in a small backpack. Bring at least 2 lt. of water.
6. Via Ferrata duration:
Arrival, equipment and safety talk will take 30 minutes. The ascent and descent of the route will last between 3 and 6 hours in accordance with the pace of the group.
PRICE: S/165 SOLES PER PERSON, MNIM. 2 PEOPLE. |
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