{"id":5710,"date":"2025-01-02T14:56:28","date_gmt":"2025-01-02T13:56:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sansa.diglab.ch\/portfolio\/via-ferrata\/"},"modified":"2025-04-09T13:55:06","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T12:55:06","slug":"via-ferrata","status":"publish","type":"avada_portfolio","link":"https:\/\/www.montesansalvatore.ch\/en\/portfolio\/via-ferrata\/","title":{"rendered":"Via Ferrata"},"content":{"rendered":"

Via ferrata of San Salvatore<\/h3>\n

The route takes you across the north-west rock face of Monte San Salvatore, covering an elevation gain of around 150 metres, left of the funicular track.<\/p>\n

The via ferrata is over 250 metres long and is challenging; those who decide to try it need to be strong and in good shape. The climb is not a straight line, but is fun and varied and its exceptional position offers superb views.
\nA steep path leads from the intermediate funicular station (in Pazzallo) to the start of the via ferrata. From the end of the via ferrata, you can choose whether to take the beautiful path down to Pazzallo, or walk on up to the summit, to the funicular departure point.<\/p>\n

Character<\/h3>\n

K4-5 (difficult – very difficult)
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K4-5. An athletic via ferrata \u2013 biceps are needed when grappling with the single, thick steel cable, iron steps are placed only at some key points. \u201cFerratisti\u201d with delicate hands should wear gloves. Avoid when wet (or thundery!).<\/p>\n

Technical components of the San Salvatore Via Ferrata<\/h3>\n

Anchors: around 80 pieces, length 40 cm, diameter 20 mm. Made of STAINLESS STEEL; advantages: uniform strength and deformation, plus they do not deteriorate with exposure to the elements. Chemically bonded; advantage: greater duration since infiltration between anchor and rock is prevented.
\nCable: approx. 250 metres, diameter 13 mm with breaking load 11000 kg.
\nSecured every 4-5 metres.
\nSteps: approx.60 pieces, diameter 20 mm. Made of STAINLESS STEEL.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Time<\/h3>\n

Total time: 2 hrs.<\/strong>
\nAccess: \u00bd hr.
\nVia ferrata: 70 min.
\nAay to the summit: 20 min.<\/p>\n

Approach to the Via Ferrata<\/h3>\n

From the Pazzallo middle station (492 m), follow the path for about 200 meters towards San Salvatore, then turn right at the sign board onto a smaller path. This leads diagonally up through the steep forest to the start at about 680 meters.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Useful information<\/h2><\/div>
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Personal equipment<\/h3>\n

Harness, shock-absorbing lanyard with purpose-designed karabiners and a helmet. We do not rent climbing equipment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Dangers<\/h3>\n

Overcrowding with resulting risk of stonefall (helmet!), bad weather and storms.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Information on the Via Ferrata<\/h3>\n

Via ferrata San Salvatore | Swiss Alpine Club SAC (more information<\/strong><\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Via Ferrata accompanied by a mountain guide<\/h3>\n

Guide Alpine Ticino
\nScuola Svizzera di alpinismo
\nwww.guidealpineticino.ch<\/strong><\/a>
\ninfo@guidealpineticino.ch<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Promoter<\/h3>\n

Associazione Amici di Delio Ossola
\nc\/o Giovanni Ossola
\n6954 Bigorio<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Via Ferrata Kit Rental (Climbing Equipment)<\/h3>\n

Balmelli Sport
\nVia Pioda, 10 \u2013 6900 Lugano<\/p>\n

www.balmelli-sport.ch<\/strong><\/a>
\n091 911 84 00<\/a> \/ info@balmelli-sport.ch<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

MON-WED-TUE-FRI: 08h30 \u2013 18h30
\nSAT: 08h30 \u2013 17h00
\nTUE-SUN: CLOSED<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Discover all activities \u2192
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Monte San Salvatore not only offers stunning panoramic views, but also numberless activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4360,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"portfolio_category":[56],"portfolio_skills":[],"portfolio_tags":[],"class_list":["post-5710","avada_portfolio","type-avada_portfolio","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","portfolio_category-attivita-en"],"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montesansalvatore.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/avada_portfolio\/5710","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montesansalvatore.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/avada_portfolio"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montesansalvatore.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/avada_portfolio"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montesansalvatore.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montesansalvatore.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5710"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.montesansalvatore.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/avada_portfolio\/5710\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7628,"href":"https:\/\/www.montesansalvatore.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/avada_portfolio\/5710\/revisions\/7628"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montesansalvatore.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4360"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montesansalvatore.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5710"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"portfolio_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montesansalvatore.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/portfolio_category?post=5710"},{"taxonomy":"portfolio_skills","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montesansalvatore.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/portfolio_skills?post=5710"},{"taxonomy":"portfolio_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montesansalvatore.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/portfolio_tags?post=5710"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}