Verbier, Nendaz - 4 Vallées

Androsace

K51 Jan – 10 Sept
Duration
2 h 15 min
Ascent
+201 m
Descent −201 m
Length
1.4 km
Highest point
3'038 m a.s.l.
Approach20 min
Via ferrata1 h 15 min
Return40 min
Season1 Jan – 10 Sept

Androsace is the more demanding of the two Gentianes via ferratas, set in a high alpine environment above 3,000 metres. The route is short but athletic, with a sustained red-grade character, exposed sections, cable bridges and a final ridge finish to the summit area. It is best suited to confident, sure-footed climbers who are comfortable with height and have enough strength for steeper, more open passages. The setting is spectacular, but the location is also serious: choose a stable weather window and treat the route as a true mountain outing.

Nearby

Public transport

  • Col-des-GentianesLift stationon the route
  • Col-des-GentianesLift station67 m away
  • Col-des-GentianesLift station68 m away

Inns

  • Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer2'894 m a.s.l.59 m away

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