Viva Ferrata

Mauvoisin, Val de Bagnes

Saxifrage

K4+Today 18° · high clouds1 May – 31 Oct
Duration
1 h 20 min
Ascent
+24 m
Descent −24 m
Length
0.7 km
Highest point
1'728 m a.s.l.
Approach10 min
Via ferrata1 h
Return10 min
Season1 May – 31 Oct

Saxifrage is the gentler opening section of the Mauvoisin via ferrata, set in the deep gorge of the Dranse below the dam. It is designed as an accessible introduction to fixed-rope routes, with closely spaced footholds, cable-secured sections and a rope bridge that adds just enough spice without making the outing feel excessive. The line stays relatively close to the river, so the atmosphere is more about the gorge itself than big alpine exposure. Access is straightforward from the Hôtel de Mauvoisin car park, with a short walk to the start. The route is typically available from early July to limit disturbance during bird nesting, and it is suitable for children from about eight years old when conditions and supervision are appropriate.

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Weather

Mauvoisin · 1'844 m a.s.l. · 298 m away

10:00
15°
mostly sunny, some clouds
0 mm · 0 %
10 km/h · gusts 20 km/h
0° 3'924 m a.s.l.
12:00
17°
high clouds
0 mm · 0 %
4 km/h · gusts 15 km/h
0° 3'942 m a.s.l.
14:00
18°
high clouds
0 mm · 0 %
14 km/h · gusts 34 km/h
0° 3'969 m a.s.l.
16:00
19°
high clouds
0 mm · 0 %
15 km/h · gusts 36 km/h
0° 3'978 m a.s.l.

Forecast issued 29.09, 23:00 · Source: MeteoSwiss

Nearby

Public transport

  • Lourtier, Pont de MauvoisinBuson the route

Rental

  • Hôtel de MauvoisinOffers via ferrata equipment rental, including helmets, harnesses, and via ferrata sets.Rte de Mauvoisin 543, 1948 Fionnayon the route

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