A via ferrata suspension bridge above a green mountain valley.

All Swiss via ferratas

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Zermatt

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Route details

La Traversata, Furggen

Closed
K2-K3K2-K3 - moderately easy to moderately difficult
Total Duration
03:00 h
Getting There
01:00 h
On The Wall
00:45 h
Getting Back
01:15 h
Length
351 m
Ascent
126 m
Descent
15 m
Start
3380 m
Finish
3491 m
Highest
3491 m
Lowest
3380 m
La Traversata Cima di Furggen is a via ferrata located on the border between Switzerland and Italy, offering a challenging route for experienced climbers. The via ferrata is situated on the Furggen ridge, leading to the historic mountain station at Cima di Furggen (3,500 m). The route is characterized by mixed terrain, including rock and ice sections, and is equipped with steel cables and ladders to assist climbers. The via ferrata is accessible from the Furggsattel mountain station, with a one-hour approach to the start of the route. The climb itself takes approximately one hour, culminating at the historic mountain station at Cima di Furggen. The descent to Cervinia, Italy, is a 1,500-meter-long freeride descent, offering a thrilling experience for skiers and snowboarders. The route is recommended for active skiers, ski tourers, and adventure enthusiasts with a good level of fitness and experience in alpine environments. The via ferrata is typically accessible from mid-December to the end of April, depending on snow and weather conditions. For detailed information and current conditions, refer to the official Zermatt tourism website.

Public Transport Stop

  • Furggsattel

Weather

Day
11:00
13:00
15:00
19.06.
mostly sunny, some clouds
-2.1°C
13 km/h
0 mm
sunny intervals, chance of thunderstorms
-1.6°C
4.2 km/h
0 mm
sunny intervals, chance of thunderstorms
-1.1°C
5.7 km/h
0 mm
20.06.
sunny
-2.6°C
2.7 km/h
0 mm
sunny
-1°C
2.6 km/h
0 mm
mostly sunny, some clouds
0.2°C
4.1 km/h
0 mm
21.06.
sunny
0°C
2.5 km/h
0 mm
sunny intervals, chance of thunderstorms
1.4°C
2.9 km/h
0 mm
sunny intervals, chance of thunderstorms
2°C
3.3 km/h
0 mm
22.06.
sunny
0°C
3.3 km/h
0 mm
sunny
1.4°C
2.8 km/h
0 mm
mostly sunny, some clouds
2.3°C
3.3 km/h
0 mm
23.06.
sunny
0.1°C
4.5 km/h
0 mm
sunny
1.6°C
2.8 km/h
0 mm
mostly sunny, some clouds
2.5°C
2 km/h
0 mm
24.06.
mostly sunny, some clouds
-0.3°C
4.9 km/h
0 mm
sunny
1.5°C
4.8 km/h
0 mm
mostly sunny, some clouds
2°C
4.8 km/h
0 mm
25.06.
mostly sunny, some clouds
-1.7°C
5 km/h
0 mm
mostly sunny, some clouds
0.4°C
4.5 km/h
0 mm
mostly sunny, some clouds
1.7°C
4.6 km/h
0 mm
26.06.
partly sunny, thick passing clouds
-2.6°C
4.3 km/h
0 mm
mostly sunny, some clouds
-0.5°C
4.9 km/h
0 mm
mostly sunny, some clouds
0.7°C
4 km/h
0 mm
Forecast generated: 19.06.2026 06:53
Source: MeteoSwiss