Difficulty
K3-K4
Very difficult via ferrata
K3-K4
Walliser Alps
Via ferrata Gabi Simplon
Via ferrata Gabi Simplon is a K3-K4 via ferrata in Walliser Alps.
Image: Source: ferrataguide:1546
Current status
Open
Currently reported open
Checked 17 h ago
Total time
2 h 5 min
Approach + via ferrata + descent
Last lift down
Check Walliser Alps timetable
Approach / VF / Descent
Segment timings and vertical stats from the current VFOS dataset.
Total: 35 min
Approach
Access- Duration
- 5 min
- Distance
- TBC
- Ascent
- TBC
- Descent
- TBC
- Elevation
- TBC
Via ferrata
K4- Duration
- 1 h 30 min
- Distance
- 700 m
- Ascent
- 210 m
- Descent
- TBC
- Elevation
- TBC
The approach to the via ferrata starts from the western entrance of the Gabi-Strassentunnel (ca. 1210 m). A signpost shows the way down to the right towards the Doveria river bed. The route begins either directly at the foot of the face or by crossing the cable bridge a few metres further to the right. Perfectly equipped, the route goes directly up the face. A few metres below your feet, the trucks roar past. Easy climbing on tiered rock brings you to a distinct ledge on the lower part of the face. Follow this ledge to the right until the safety cables lead up again. Artificial steps help to overcome the next 50 metres of steep rock to reach another ledge. Traverse to the right and you face the last challenge: an almost vertical face. Step by step work your way up this face, past a Swiss flag. Finally, climb up some rocky slabs to reach the end of the via ferrata.
Descent
Exit- Duration
- 30 min
- Distance
- TBC
- Ascent
- 10 m
- Descent
- 200 m
- Elevation
- TBC
- Total duration
- 35 min
- Total distance
- 700 m
- Total ascent
- 210 m
- Total descent
- TBC
Escape points
No escape point details are recorded yet.
Route map
Download GPXZoomable 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.
Annotated route info/map available from bergsteigen.com.
Transport
Plan around the trailhead, parking, and public transport links.
Last lift down
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Route feel
VFOS editorial ratings on a 1-5 scale.
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 ferrata Gabi Simplon is a K3-K4 via ferrata in Walliser Alps.
Safety notes
Check current local information before setting off.
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
- ferrataguide:1546Reference
https://ferrataguide.com/ferrata/Via_ferrata_Gabi_Simplon
Last scraped: 4 Jun 2026 · Source used for attribution and factual cross-checking; canonical VFOS text is paraphrased separately.
- SAC-CAS route: Via ferrata Gabi SimplonReference
https://www.sac-cas.ch/en/huts-and-tours/sac-route-portal/bleikuwald-7798/via-ferrata/via-ferrata-gabi-simplon-726/
Last scraped: 5 Jun 2026 · SAC-CAS route portal source used for route geometry and factual cross-checking; VFOS links back for attribution.
Field review
No contested fields are currently flagged.
At a glance
- Location
- Walliser Alps
- Elevation range
- TBC
- Season
- TBC
- Car-free possible
- Unknown
Weather