Via Ferrata Leukerbad Gemmi Daubenhorn Valais Switzerland

general information

via ferrata Daubenhorn

General information:

adventure via ferrata

What is a via ferrata:

A via ferrata is a rock climb secured throughout with wire ropes and at the required points even with ladders, . Intermediate between mountain hiking and sport climbing.

There are several via ferratas (5) and climbing areas in and around Leukerbad.

Albine Ladders- the oldest via ferrata in the Alps

via ferrata daubenhorn- the longest via ferrata in Switzerland

adventure via ferrataGemmi - the first adventure via ferrata in Switzerland

more climbs:Varner ladders, Schwarzhornsteig, Gratweg Torrent

Discover the various possibilities and be enchanted by the beauty of the mountains.

Equipment

Equipment:

In addition to good footwear such as mountain boots (with Vibram soles), warm clothing and rain gear also belong in the backpack.
Technical material like Helmet (mandatory), harness and via ferrata set ie 2 running carabiners (with automatic locking) and with connecting ropesas well as with braking systemis needed!! No vine cords because they tear in a fall. Gloves with a good grip prove to be an additional comfort on the wire ropes and offer protection against injury. Further informationPetzl Via Ferrata AccessBook.

There is also the possibility of bringing the material to the Gemmibahnen (www.gemmi.ch) or to rent at Nordlys Sport (https://nordlyssport.ch/).

Please reserve material in advance by telephone or e-mail.

Emergency number

Emergency number:

144 or 112- your cell phone has reception in most places on the climb.

In snow, rain and thunderstorms it is forbidden to climb the via ferrata due to the risk of falling rocks. Rescues are not always possible in bad weather!

The visit is always at your own risk and IG Klettersteig expressly rejects any liability.

Entertains:

The Daubenhorn climb and the adventure via ferrata are regularly checked.If you still discover a defect, please send us ane-mailto the address below, stating the problem (possibly with a photo) and location. This way we can quickly carry out the repair. Thanks.

Association IG via ferrata:

The Daubenhorn and Gemmi via ferratas were created by a group of mountaineers and mountain guides, most of whom were forced to work. Thanks to some sponsors and the cooperation of rock specialists, the works could be completed successfully.
The IG (interest group) via ferrata is an associationand consists of the following members:

Alle Mandy
Di Bernardi Ilario
Grichting Benjamin
Grichting Dolf
Grichting Dominique
Grichting Fabian
Grichting Jean Claude†
Grichting Jean Lou
Grichting Juergen
Grichting Konst †
Grichting Nestor
Grichting Roland
Grichting Patrick
Grichting Moritz
Grichting Walter
Gully Renato
Imboden Andre
Julier Martin
Kiechler Markus
Köppel Andreas
Köppel Bruno
Loretan Luke
Loretan Urs
Meichtry Freddy
Morciano Claudio
Pirlet Luca
Red Daniel
Red Jürg
Red Killian
Red Jorg
Studer Christian
Tschopp Gustav
Chop Patrick
Chop Petra
Werlen Philip
Werlen Richard

† Konst Grichting died in May 2006 in a work accident in a wooded area above Inden. We are upset and sad. We will always have fond memories of Konst and wish him eternal rest.

Icon Via Ferrata Gemmi Daubenhorn Leukerbad

Donations / Support:

The use of the climb is free. The maintenance is expensive. Therefore we are grateful for all donations / support.

Raiffeisen Bank Region Leuk

3952 Susten

PC: 19-899-9

IBAN: CH92 8052 7000 0065 2255 6

Club IG via ferrata Leukerbad-Gemmi-Daubenhorn

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Donations

Getting to Leukerbad

Leukerbad is an ideal destination all year round in Switzerland.
Due to the very good connection to public transport, but also due to the comfortable, individual accessibility ist

Leukerbad is almost predestined for a trip to the oldest, longest or most eventful via ferrata in Switzerland

or in the most beautiful thermal baths in Switzerland.

Public transportation

Regular train connections to Leuk, then hourly bus connections to Leukerbad. From the Leukerbad bus station you can reach the Gemmibahnen either on foot or with the Ringjet local bus.

arrival

From Basel and Zurich: Autobahn A1 to Bern; A6 to Spiez; towards Kandersteg; Autoverlad Kandersteg - Goppenstein; towards Gampel; Leuk- Leukerbad. From Geneva: A1 motorway to Lausanne; towards Sion/Siders; Leuk-Leukerbad.

Park

Parking spaces at the Gemmibahnen or various parking options in the village of Leukerbad. Follow the local parking guidance system.