Introduction, how to start
To day, we find vias ferratas not only in Italy and Austria, from where they come, but also in Switztherland, Slovenia, Deutchland, Spain,Andorra, Canada, United Sates and, of course, in France.
Via ferrata mains iron ways; it is an italian word that has became universal.
The site visitor will find on the left the links going to the main point of views of this activity.
After a small historical review, security problems will be seen in details because this is the main point in this activity.
You will find all informations and images showing the individual equipement that is mandatory for a good practice.
To start, the easiest way is to take a guide. If you are located in the montains, you would find one easily, through the tourism office. Dividing the price with other people, it is a good solution to start, because it would help you to be in confidence and avoid you to buy the equipement for your first experience.
All translations have been assisted by fabienTo see the following page: little chronological story.