Fixed rope routes
Via Ferrata in the Mauvoisin gorge
Verbier
6/14°
This via ferrata crosses the deep gorges of Dranse from the Mauvoisin dam. The first part (Saxifrage) is accessible to everyone. The second part called Tichodrome (equivalent to the Eurasian Crag Martin), is suitable for athletic climbers.
Difficulty
IntermediateLength
1.64 kmDuration
1:30 h
Description
The distance between the steps of the first part has been reduced in order to make the via ferrata feasible for kids from 8 years. The via ferrata is arranged at a maximum height of 25 meters above the Dranse river. In order not to disturb the breeding season of the different birds in the gorge, the via ferrata opens on 1st July at the earliest.
Turn-by-turn directions
From the car park of the Hôtel de Mauvoisin, follow the path to “La Vacheresse”; from here, walk along the River Dranse a short distance to reach the start of the via ferrata. The first part, “Saxifrage”, is regarded as easy and is suitable for children from age 8. It consists of various obstacles such as a 15-metre suspension footbridge across the Dranse. The second part, “Tichodrome”, is regarded as more difficult and is longer. After crossing the Dranse twice more, you exit the via ferrata just in front of the Hôtel de Mauvoisin.
Start
Parking Hôtel de Mauvoisin (1841m)
Destination
Parking Hôtel de Mauvoisin (1841m)
Technical information
Altitude
1845m
1695m
Ascent
+200m
Descent
-180m
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Best time of the year
- Jan
- Feb
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- Jun
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- Sep
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- Nov
- Dec
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Getting there
Information
Public transport
Regional trains from Martigny to Le Châble. From there, take the bus to the Mauvoisin dam.
Approach
Highway A9 to Martigny. Take the cantonal road 21 direction to Sembrancher and then the "Route de la Vallée" which leads you to the Val de Bagnes. The dam is situated at the end of the valley.
Parking
Parking Hôtel de Mauvoisin
Source
This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion
