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Short but sharp is the Languard via ferrata.
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Description
Anyone who wants to climb the Languard via ferrata first follows the hiking trail uphill from the exit of the Resgia trail towards Alp Languard until a sign on the right signals: Languard via ferrata. A short climb up a grassy slope leads to the start. Then it gets intense, with short overhanging sections alternating with airy traverses. A wooden beam, which you balance over, offers a short rest for tired muscles. A shaky three-cable bridge may strain your nerves, and the final overhang to the exit again requires some arm strength (½ hour). Only for fit via ferrata climbers!
Descent: Either hike down the trail to Pontresina or take the chairlift Alp Languard down comfortably.
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
Email: allegra@engadin.ch
Website: www.engadin.ch
Hidden Gem
The Alp Languard mountain restaurant awaits with delicacies for hungry and thirsty climbers.
Safety Note
Via ferrata scale K5. Ascent at your own risk and responsibility. For the first time, it is recommended to use the services of a professional mountain guide from the Pontresina mountaineering school.
Climbing via ferratas involves risks. Insufficient preparation, inadequate equipment, or improper behavior can lead to falls. Therefore, climbing via ferratas is only recommended with the necessary knowledge and good physical condition. Surefootedness and a head for heights are required.
ADDITIONAL POINTS TO NOTE:
Only start in stable weather conditions
In case of thunderstorm risk, stay away from iron fixtures and leave the via ferrata
Do not trigger rockfall and pay attention to other climbers
Partner check at the start (helmet, climbing harness, and fall arrester)
Keep 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. Carry out all waste
Children (under 40 kg): the via ferrata set and harness (possibly combined harness) must be suitable for the children's weight
Do not enter closed via ferratas
Via ferrata set according to 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
Equipment can be rented at the sports shops in Pontresina.
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