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Climbing fun for everyone directly in Pontresina.
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Description
The La Resgia via ferrata is located at the exit of Pontresina (direction Bernina Pass on the left valley side). The via ferrata goes up along the waterfall towards Alp Languard. Highlights are the "Eagle's Nest," where it becomes slightly overhanging, and the "Spider Web," where it gets somewhat shaky. These key points require arm strength. The key point "Eagle's Nest" can be bypassed by an easier variant (K3). The end point is about 15 minutes’ walk below the mountain restaurant Alp Languard.
Approach: The footpath to the start is well signposted; it takes about 20 minutes from the village center. There is a new approach directly to the left behind the Hotel Palü; do not use the old footpath!
Descent: After the La Resgia via ferrata, you can either hike up to Alp Languard and take the chairlift back to Pontresina or descend directly on the Röntgenweg. If you haven't had enough of the via ferrata yet, you can reach the start of the Languard via ferrata in 10 to 15 minutes. Another 90 meters in altitude with 200 meters length and a highlight of a roughly 15-meter-long rope bridge.
Prefer to be guided on the via ferrata? Here you can book your adventure
Further information
Engadin Tourism AG
Via Maistra 1
CH-7500 St. Moritz
Phone: +41 81 830 00 01
E-mail: allegra@engadin.ch
Internet: www.engadin.ch
Hidden Gem
The La Resgia via ferrata is recommended for children from 12 years old and a minimum height of 1.40 meters.
Safety Note
The difficulty level is in the medium range at K3/K4. Climbing is at your own risk. For the first ascent, it is recommended to be accompanied by a professional mountain guide from the Pontresina Mountain Climbing School.
Climbing via ferratas involves risks. Insufficient preparation, inadequate equipment, or improper behavior can lead to falls. Therefore, climbing the via ferratas is only recommended with the necessary knowledge and good physical condition. Surefootedness and freedom from dizziness are required.
ADDITIONAL POINTS TO NOTE:
Only start in stable weather conditions
In case of thunderstorm risk, stay away from the metal and leave the via ferrata
Do not trigger rockfall and watch out for other climbers
Partner check at the start (helmet, climbing harness and fall arrester)
Maintain sufficient distances (only one person between two fixed points)
Do not leave the via ferrata and always use the safety rope
Be considerate of fauna and flora. Take your trash with you
Children (under 40 kg): via ferrata set and harness (possibly combination harness) must be suitable for the weight of the children
Do not enter closed via ferratas. Via ferrata set according to standard EN 958:2017 is intended for users weighing between 40 kg and 120 kg.
Equipment
MANDATORY: helmet, fall arrester (EN 958:2017), climbing harness and gloves
RECOMMENDED: mountain or via ferrata shoes, warm clothing (even in good weather), snacks, drinks (water/tea), mobile phone, backpack, first aid kit
The equipment can be rented in the sports shops in Pontresina.
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