Topics Covered
Planning your outing
Classification and difficulty levels of via ferratas
What to bring in your backpack: overview of equipment and accessories, including helmet, harness, via ferrata kit, etc.
Setting up via ferratas: anchors, cables, and other fixed aids
Safety precautions
Climbing techniques
Correct progression techniques
Proper clipping methods
Tips and tricks from experienced guides
Climbing tactics
Managing teammates and the presence of other climbers
Assisting companions
Emergency management
Location: via ferratas in the provinces of Lecco and Sondrio
Duration: 3 days Season: spring and autumn
Prerequisites: hiking experience; not prone to vertigo; accustomed to 5 hours of aerobic activity
Required equipment: helmet, harness, via ferrata kit, and gloves. Equipment rental is available.
The fee includes: logistical organization, instruction, and accompaniment by a Mountain Guide; use of shared safety equipment.
The fee does not include: transfers, lifts, meals, accommodation for the Mountain Guide, and anything not specified under “the fee includes.”
Where
Lecco (LC), Italia
