Via Farinetta via ferrata preview
K4

Location TBC

Via Farinetta

Via Farinetta is a K4 via ferrata in Location TBC. Plan route status, GPX, weather, transport, and sources on VFOS.

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Difficulty

K4

Very difficult via ferrata

Current status

Unknown

No reliable current status yet

Checked 5 h ago

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Total time

TBC

Approach + via ferrata + descent

First via ferrata check

Not marked as a first-route candidate

This route has features that may make it unsuitable for a first via ferrata: higher grade, exposure, sustained effort, route complexity, or incomplete safety data.

For a first route, use a

Via ferrata set glossary definitionVia ferrata setTwo lanyards with an energy absorber made for via ferrata.A certified VF set is designed to reduce force in a fall on fixed cables.Do not substitute slings or ordinary climbing quickdraws for a VF set.
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Harness glossary definitionHarnessA climbing harness that connects you to the VF set.Use a properly fitted climbing harness compatible with your VF set and body size.
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Helmet glossary definitionHelmetHead protection for rockfall and impacts.A climbing helmet is strongly recommended on via ferratas because other parties, loose rock, or slips can create impact hazards.
, and go with a qualified guide, instructor, course, or an experienced partner who understands the risks.

K4: More strenuous and exposed, with harder sections that normally require prior VF experience.

Find my first via ferrata Gear checklist

Equipment rental

Rental TBC

VFOS has not linked a rental source for this route yet.

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Last lift down

Check Location TBC timetable

Approach / VF / Descent

Segment timings and vertical stats from the current VFOS dataset.

Total: 1 h

Approach

Access
Duration
20 min
Distance
TBC
Ascent
80 m
Descent
350 m
Elevation
TBC

Via ferrata

K3
Duration
TBC
Distance
TBC
Ascent
TBC
Descent
TBC
Elevation
TBC

Head into the gorge in the forest on earthy paths and brittle rock to the 20 m long three-cable bridge, and cross to the other side of the gorge; now the via ferrata really begins. On the left wall of the gorge (climbers left), the route leads steeply upwards, above the roaring Salentse stream. Another short three-cable bridge leads over a deep cleft. Finally climb the wall up left of a small waterfall - the overflow of the Bisse à Barman (also called Bisse de la Gure) - and reach the water pipe (fence) and the edge of a vineyard in the forest; about 740 m, from here you can easily descend to Saillon or continue on.

Descent

Exit
Duration
TBC
Distance
TBC
Ascent
TBC
Descent
TBC
Elevation
TBC
Total duration
1 h
Total distance
TBC
Total ascent
TBC
Total descent
TBC

Escape points

No escape point details are recorded yet.

Route map

Download GPX

Zoomable topographic map showing available approach, via ferrata, descent, start, finish, and parking geometry. The Download GPX link near the route map heading provides the same route geometry as a file.
Start
46.17781, 7.19585
Finish
46.18291, 7.18259
Parking
TBC

Transport

Plan around the trailhead, parking, and public transport links.

Last lift down

Check operator

SBB to Location TBC SBB from Location TBC Navigate to start point

Transport nodes are not linked yet. Use the start-point navigation and verify access locally.

Route feel

VFOS editorial ratings on a 1-5 scale.

Ratings TBC

Variety

How much the route changes in movement and terrain.

TBC TBC

Complexity

Route-finding and technical problem-solving beyond pure grade.

TBC TBC

Beauty

Scenery, setting, and overall aesthetic quality.

TBC TBC

Exposure

Airiness and exposure independent of technical difficulty.

TBC TBC

Sustained effort

How continuous or relentless the physical effort feels.

TBC TBC

Crux tags

No crux tags are recorded yet.

Route description

Via Farinetta is a K4 via ferrata in Location TBC. Plan route status, GPX, weather, transport, and sources on VFOS.

Safety notes

Check current local information before setting off.

Rega 1414

Emergency

In Switzerland, call Rega on 1414 for mountain rescue. European emergency number: 112.

Mobile signal

Cell coverage can be patchy in gorges, valleys, and behind ridges. Download route notes and tell someone your plan.

Storms

This route is flagged as exposed or high-grade; avoid thunderstorms, wet cables, and fast-changing alpine weather.

Sources & data Attribution, source priority, and field-review status for this route.

Referenced sources

  • relation/18039025

    https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/18039025

    Reference

    Last scraped: 4 Jun 2026 · OpenStreetMap object reference used for coordinate/source provenance; data available under ODbL.

  • SAC-CAS route: Via Farinetta Section 1

    https://www.sac-cas.ch/en/huts-and-tours/sac-route-portal/passerelle-a-farinet-12215/via-ferrata/via-farinetta-section-1-40500/

    Reference

    Last scraped: 5 Jun 2026 · SAC-CAS route portal source used for route geometry and factual cross-checking; VFOS links back for attribution.

  • SAC-CAS route: Via Farinetta Section 2

    https://www.sac-cas.ch/en/huts-and-tours/sac-route-portal/passerelle-a-farinet-12215/via-ferrata/via-farinetta-section-2-40501/

    Reference

    Last scraped: 5 Jun 2026 · SAC-CAS route portal source used for route geometry and factual cross-checking; VFOS links back for attribution.

  • SAC-CAS route: Via Farinetta Section 3

    https://www.sac-cas.ch/en/huts-and-tours/sac-route-portal/passerelle-a-farinet-12215/via-ferrata/via-farinetta-section-3-40502/

    Reference

    Last scraped: 5 Jun 2026 · SAC-CAS route portal source used for route geometry and factual cross-checking; VFOS links back for attribution.

  • url

    https://www.saillontourisme.ch/fr/sources-de-plaisir/via-ferrata-32/

    Reference

    Last scraped: 4 Jun 2026 · Source used for attribution and factual cross-checking; canonical VFOS text is paraphrased separately.

  • way/425415481

    https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/425415481

    Reference

    Last scraped: 4 Jun 2026 · OpenStreetMap object reference used for coordinate/source provenance; data available under ODbL.

  • way/425415482

    https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/425415482

    Reference

    Last scraped: 4 Jun 2026 · OpenStreetMap object reference used for coordinate/source provenance; data available under ODbL.

  • way/680857041

    https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/680857041

    Reference

    Last scraped: 4 Jun 2026 · OpenStreetMap object reference used for coordinate/source provenance; data available under ODbL.

  • way/680857042

    https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/680857042

    Reference

    Last scraped: 4 Jun 2026 · OpenStreetMap object reference used for coordinate/source provenance; data available under ODbL.

Field review

No contested fields are currently flagged.

At a glance

Location
Location TBC
Elevation range
TBC
Season
TBC
Beginner-friendly
No
Car-free possible
Unknown

Weather

Trailhead forecast