Fixed rope routes

Via ferrata Gabi

Simplon (Simplonpass)

-4/-1°

Closed

The 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

Intermediate

Length

0.38 km

Duration

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)

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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

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

This activity is brought to you by Brig Simplon Tourismus AG. Valais/Wallis Promotion is not responsible for the content provided.