Via ferrata d'Evolène Rocs de Villa 1710 m
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- Difficulty
- K5+
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- Ascent
- 1 h, 260 m
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- Mountain Experience
- 1 / 4
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- Power
- 4 / 4
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- Endurance
- 1 / 4
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- Psyche
- 3 / 4
There are plenty of impressive and famous passages in the "Rocs de Villa" high above Evolène: the entrance wall is called "Mur du Grand Duc", i.e. the eagle owl wall, the "Vire des Chamois" is the chamois ledge. In the big wall almost vertically above the village, one will hardly have time for a break with the view, at least not in the scary overhang. The official name of the via ferrata is "Via ferrata d'Evolène Région".
Route description
Additional information
- Character
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K5 + (overhang of the Grand Mur), K4 + (also there and in the Mur du Grand Duc at the beginning of the climb), K3 (one spot on the Vire des Chamois - the traverse in the middle). A well secured, three stage and 500 m long via ferrata in the rock faces east of the village Evolène. Each sector could also be done on its own. Shady in the morning, especially the big wall with the overhang. The equipment can be rented at Sport Evasion towards the northern end of the village.
- Time
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Total time 2 hours. Approach ½ hour. Via ferrata 1 hour. Descent ½ hour.
- Signalisation
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Well marked.
- History
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- Various
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Opening hours
The via ferrata is open from about the beginning of May to the end of October (depending on the conditions).
Info www.valais.ch/en/touren/other-summer-sports/fixed-rope-routes/via-ferrata-of-evolene