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"Tre Signori" via ferrata near Bellinzona

About this activity

Led by a certified guide, you embark on the moderate (K4/K5) via ferrata Tre Signori, which consists of three sections of varying difficulty levels. Along the way, you enjoy the spectacular surrounding scenery.
  • Hours

    6

  • Price from

    199 CHF

  • City

    Monte Carasso

  • Book now from 199 CHF

Description

With your guide, you travel by cable car from Monte Carasso to Mornera. From here, you reach the Tre Signori via ferrata. It comprises three sections of varying difficulty levels.
Meanwhile, you enjoy the spectacular scenery all around. The breathtaking via ferrata crosses the Sementina valley. From here, you can gaze out over the Magadino plain and Monte Tamaro.

Practical Information:

Clothing: synthetic or merino thermal underwear Bring along: spare contact lenses or straps for your glasses Bring along: personal medication such as asthma inhaler, EpiPen or allergy medicines Inform your guide about any health issues (if applicable)
Meeting point
Via Pedmúnt 20-34, 6513 Monte Carasso (GPS:46°11'21.6 "N 8°59'48.9 "E)

Highlights

  • Take a guided tour of the spectacular via ferrata in the Sementina Valley
  • Enjoy the view of the Magadino plain and Monte Tamaro
  • Experience the three-part via ferrata in different levels of difficulty
  • Train your muscles while enjoying the view in Ticino

Important information

  • Minimum age: 12 years
  • Wear: Trekking shoes (no sneakers!), rain jacket
  • Bring: Sufficient food for the day (light snacks, sandwiches, energy bars) and at least 2 liters of water

Includes

  • 5:00 to 7:00 hours guided via ferrata
  • Certified instructor
  • Certified Edelrid via ferrata set
  • Certified climbing harness
  • Mountaineering helmet
  • Go Pro rental or photo package
  • Pick-up at the nearest train station
  • Ticket cable car between Monte Carasso and Mornera

Parts of the via ferrata

Via Media:

  • low to moderate difficulty (B to C)
  • between the start and the junction to the Via Difficile (signpost)
  • after the junction, continues at moderate difficulty (B/C to C) upwards (eastern ridge)

Via Difficile:

  • junction from the middle of the Via Media
  • high difficulty (C to D) upwards (northwest ridge)

Via Media di Collegamento:

  • low to moderate difficulty (B to C)
  • connects the eastern and northwest ridges at their summit areas
The highlight of the via ferrata is a 15-meter-long suspension bridge at the end of the Via Difficile route.

Video about via ferrata

Meeting point

Via Pedmúnt 20-34, 6513 Monte Carasso (GPS:46°11'21.6 "N 8°59'48.9 "E)
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