Basic Via Ferrata Course
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Overview
From theory to practice: Learn how to master via ferratas independently with solid technique and a keen sense of safety.
In two days, you'll learn everything you need for your own safe via ferrata tours. From equipment knowledge and climbing techniques to tour planning, directly on two of the most beautiful via ferratas in the Bernese Oberland. Discover how to conserve energy, recognize dangers, and move efficiently. Theory and practice blend perfectly here.
Course details
AcademyLearning objectives
- Be able to safely use via ferrata equipment
- Apply techniques for efficient and energy-saving movement on via ferratas
- Assess objective and subjective dangers
- Learn to plan routes and read topos
- Prepare for independent traversal of moderately difficult via ferratas
- Understand the basics of meteorology and assess dangers
- Practice the basics of securing techniques and knot knowledge
Assessment methods
The mountain guide observes and provides feedback on the safe use of equipment and techniques. This gives you a realistic assessment of your abilities for future tours.
Certification
Certificate Basic Via Ferrata Course
Upon completion of the two-day course, participants receive a certificate. This confirms successful participation in the basic via ferrata course, but is intended as a keepsake and is not an official document.
Itinerary
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Backpack
Clothing
Footwear
Technical Equipment
Basics
Weather info
General weather info
Weather can influence any tour, and a clear decision is often only possible on the day itself. We review conditions carefully and remain within our safety limits, and bad weather alone does not mean we have to stop.
Make sure we can reach you with current contact information in case your booking changes. Silence from us means your tour is still planned or the final call is not yet made. If we need to cancel, you can rebook, choose another activity, or get a full refund.
For detailed advice on how to prepare for (and enjoy!) bad weather days in Interlaken, check out our weather blog


