Fixed rope routes
Moiry via ferrata

Grimentz
-2/6°
This via ferrata is classified as very difficult and offers a dizzying view of the Moiry reservoir. At the destination, the view over the Moiry dam with its turquoise water is a true delight.
Difficulty
DifficultLength
2.52 kmDuration
2:30 hDescription
After the vertical first section, you reach a rock ledge from which you can see the entire Val d’Anniviers. Follow the path to a rock edge from where the via ferrata can be exited. The second section can be completed in different variants and begins with a 20 m long overhang.
Turn-by-turn directions
From the car park below the dam, follow the road briefly, where a steep path branches off to the right towards the dam. The via ferrata leads vertically onto a grassy ledge and then through a crack and over a rock nose to a scenic spot. Here, climbers have three options: the intermediate route continues straight up from here. For the other two options, first follow a traverse to the right. Shortly after, there is an intermediate exit where you can leave the via ferrata via a suspension bridge. Those who continue climbing then tackle the more difficult section, which starts with an overhang. Along a ridge, the route further drains strength, which should be well rationed for the last obstacles. The difficult and intermediate variants merge again here and lead to a picnic table anchored in the rock. Those who have packed provisions can enjoy a scenic break here. After a refreshment, you can continue climbing either over a large net or via the normal route to the exit. From the exit, you can descend directly or take the slightly longer but impressive return route over the dam back to the starting point.
Start
Moiry dam (2114m)
Destination
Moiry dam (2114m)
Author's recommendation
Visit the village of Grimentz before or after the via ferrata and admire the original, sun-baked chalets adorned with beautiful geraniums.
Technical information
Altitude
2311m
2108m
Ascent
+480m
Descent
-461m
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
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Getting there
Information
Public transport
Regular train connections to Sierre, from where there is a post bus connection to Val d'Anniviers. Change in Vissoie to the post bus towards Moiry.
Approach
Take the A9 motorway to Sierre, then take exit 29 Sierre-Est and continue towards Val d'Anniviers. In the village of Vissoie, turn right onto Route de Grimentz and continue towards Grimentz. At the end of the village of Grimentz, follow the road on Route de Moiry to the dam.
Parking
Car park at the foot of the Moiry dam
Source
This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion





