Via Farinetta Teil 3

Duration

20 min

Distance

921 m

Ascent

80 m

Descent

350 m

Elevation

-

From the bridge bus stop (483 m) between Saillon and Leytron, cross the Salentse stream and follow tracks up the right bank into the gorge. Cross back over the stream on a wooden bridge past the old bath ruins to reach the Farinet memorial plaque and information board on the right wall (approx. 540 m), the starting point of the ferrata.

Duration

4 h 30 min

Distance

210 m

Ascent

50 m

Descent

-

Elevation

816 m

Branching right below the Section 2 exit, Section 3 opens with a rightward traverse crossing two bridges. A dizzying, sustained climb follows to a severely overhanging section where maintaining footing is difficult. After a brief rest, further overhanging ground leads up to the canyon rim at roughly 860 m. Retreat is not a realistic option once this section is begun.

Duration

50 min

Distance

921 m

Ascent

80 m

Descent

350 m

Elevation

-

From the exit at about 860 m, take the partly secured path down to the Passerelle à Farinet suspension bridge (817 m, built 2001). From there, choose among three onward routes: a 50-minute vineyard trail west to Saillon, a 15-minute road link via Les Places to its bus stop, or a 20-minute trail via Les Places down to Montagnon.