Via ferrata

The Via Farinetta

Traced through the wild and mysterious gorges of the Salentze, starting from the thermal springs, the Via Farinetta showcases the natural and cultural resources of the communes of Saillon and Leytron.

It has been the first via ferrata to connect the plain to the mountain in Valais. The route is approximately 1 kilometre long, with an elevation gain of 330 meters, and requires a 2 to 3 hours’ effort.

Increasing in difficulty, the via is suitable for a large number of climbing enthusiasts: the first part, fun and family-oriented, is graded AD+ while the second part, which is more aerial, impressive and physically challenging is graded D+. A third part, graded TD+, requires excellent physical shape.

Practical information

• Altitude departure : 540m
• Altitude arrival : 870m
• Elevation gain : 330m
• Cabled distance : approx. 1000m
• Suspension bridge : 3
• Cable ladders : 1
• Handrails : approx.. 800 pieces
• Pedals : approx. 100 pieces
• Pédales : env. 200 pces