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Via Ferrata Saillon: Deadly Accident
On Sunday, July 2, 2017 à 17h30, a deadly accident happened at the Via Ferrata de La Farinetta in the Gorges de la Salentze in Saillon, Switzerland.
An Austrian via ferratiste from 37 years old, living in the Canton Vaud, lost his life in the third and last part of the via ferrata. He was the last one of a group of six climbers and lost his feet and felt for a reason to be determined.
The climber felt into the Salenste Gorges annonced the Police from the Canton of Valais.
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Black Diamond: Recalls Via Ferrata Sets
Black Diamond recalls, subject to user inspection, of Easy Rider and Iron Cruiser Via Ferrata Lanyard sets because of the possibility of defects in the stitching that could cause the lanyard to fail, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
This recall concerns the Easy Rider Via Ferrata Set (style number 620105) and the Iron Cruiser Via Ferrata Set (style number 620110) manufactured between October 26, 2015 and January 18, 2016, with manufacturing codes between 5293 and 5350. Iron Cruiser Via Ferrata Packages (style number 620122) are also affected.
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The Via Ferrata in Morez, Jura, France
It hapens in the French part of the Jura and to be more precise in Morez. Guess what, this via is now open! As it is the start of the season, this is a good sport to warm up your muscles. The first part is peace of cake and the third version is for the best with a zipline.
Like a drone, you have a beautiful view and at the top you can see the Bassin Morezien. As it is on the way to be translated, here is the french version. Découvre-là
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2016: On the Road Again!
Here we are! The new via ferrata season is back in Europe. Spring is shining and warm temperatures are melting the snow. It is time to clean up your shoes, warm up your sling lines, find your gloves and get ready for fun.
At the moment, most of the via in the Plaine are out of snow. Above 1'200m this is still covered by snow (on the north side). Better to wait as the Tourism Office have to clean up the via.
Two suggestions for this season:
A) don't forget to change your sling lines if they are recalled
B) Make an easy start. Don't hurt yourself, choose an easy one!
On our side, we are translating via into English and we will open new countries. Tough work man!
Have fun
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The Swiss Via Ferrata
Most of the Via ferrata located in Switzerland are now available in English version. We are working on the via ferrata in France and other are following.
We are adding more and more via ferrata in English including the Security which are already available!
La Redac
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Via Ferrata Avoriaz Closed in 2016
The French via ferrata in Avoriaz is closed for this year and may be in 2017.
If you are in the region, you may enjoy the via ferrata in Chapelle d'Abondance. It may be a little bit harder but a very nice one!
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Welcome to the Via Ferrata World
We are currently translating page after page ViaFerrata.com. At the moment, all via ferrata in Switzerland are on the table and you will be able to eat them by the end of March 2016. Next France and then Canada and other countries.
We will have more and more via ferrata available in English during this year 2016.
Thank for your patience and don't forget to send you news via Twitter or Facebook!
La Rédac
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Security in Via Ferrata
Which gear do you need to climb a via ferrata? This is a good question indeed!
Therefore, have a look at the Security pages. You find suggestion and advices for safe climbs.
Helmet, Shoes, gloves and of course the via ferrata sets! Furthermore, we invited Jérome Nanchen for wise thougths between parents and kids in the via ferrata!