Fixed rope routes
Via ferrata Gabi
Simplon-Simplonpass
-2/3°
ClosedThe via ferrata Gabi is located below Simplon Dorf in the Gondo Gorge. The short but sporty via ferrata is classified with difficulty T3-T4.
Difficulty
IntermediateLength
0.38 kmDuration
2:00 h
Description
The adventure begins when you enter the Gabi gravel pit. Over the three-rope footbridge you reach the main rock, which first leads over the road tunnel and then horizontally in a natural gallery to the first emergency exit over the forest. This is where the vertical ascent of over 180 metres begins. The entire via ferrata "Gabi Simplon" is 750 m long and has a height of 250 metres. From the start back to Gabi it takes about 2.5 hours.
Via ferrata sets can be hired at the Arnold bakery in Simplon village for CHF 25 per day.
Climbing the via ferrata is free of charge; a voluntary collection is welcome.
Turn-by-turn directions
Gabi - Klettersteig - Fleschä - Gabi
Start
Gabi, Postbus stop (1205m)
Destination
Gabi, Postbus stop (1426m)
Author's recommendation
Combine the via ferrata experience with a visit to Simplon village. The pretty village in Italian flair invites you to linger.
Technical information
Altitude
1427m
1205m
Ascent
+222m
Descent
-0m
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Best time of the year
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Getting there
Information
Public transport
You can reach Gabi easily by Postbus from Brig or Iselle.
Approach
By Postbus or private vehicle to Gabi.
Parking
Parking is available in Gabi.
Source
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