Climb
Coming out of the village, heading for Les Haudères, there is a large
sign pointing to the via ferrata. Go up at the edge of the meadow, and
it is a short walk through woods to the foot of the rock wall (the
start point). The route begins immediately with a small overhang, which
gives an idea of the challenges ahead. It then becomes very steep,
coming close to perpendicular as it goes up through the compact rock,
before bearing left to the ladder which can already be seen from the
start point. The ladder leads on to a fork: the right is the exit
route, whilst to the left the via ferrata continues via ledges onto a
steep rock wall outcrop with practically no holds. The crossing here is
very airy, but has very good safety and takes you via a narrow ledge to
the entrance to the "Grand Mur" ["Big Wall" ], where there is a second
possible exit point. The tough overhang of the "Grand Mur" is the first
challenge, and then the climber works his way from stirrup to stirrup,
with ever more air beneath his feet, and largely without coming into
contact with the rock. Moving up the vertical and in places slightly
overhanging rock, the climber comes out on the edge of the Prés de
Villaz. Time to shake out those arms!
Descent
Across the meadows (on a marked path) with excellent views of the large
mountain backdrop of the Val d'Héren, down to the first via ferrata
exit point, and then zig-zagging down to the road. The second via
ferrata exit point leads directly down to Evolène.
Evolène - for brave beginners and experts; luckily, there are exit points along the route!
Evolène
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Character of the route
A sports via ferrata in the French style, with very steep, compact rock with a few slightly overhanging passages and an airy traverse. Short walk-in (marked); the via ferrata comprises several sections, and there is a possible exit point at the end of each section.
Difficulty
K3-4/5. The first section is difficult; the traverse is technically undemanding, but very exposed; "Grand Mur" is very difficult and demanding.
Starting-point
Evolène (1,371 m) in the Val d'Hérens, post-bus from Sion; parking is possible on the bypass.
A sports via ferrata in the French style, with very steep, compact rock with a few slightly overhanging passages and an airy traverse. Short walk-in (marked); the via ferrata comprises several sections, and there is a possible exit point at the end of each section.
Difficulty
K3-4/5. The first section is difficult; the traverse is technically undemanding, but very exposed; "Grand Mur" is very difficult and demanding.
Starting-point
Evolène (1,371 m) in the Val d'Hérens, post-bus from Sion; parking is possible on the bypass.
![]() | Quelle: Eugen E. Hüsler/Daniel Anker: Wandern vertikal. Die Klettersteige der Schweiz, AT Verlag, Baden 2004 |
Region: Wallis Alps, Val d'Hérens
Peaks/Highest point: Rocs de Villaz, approx. 1,700 m
Time required: for the short circuit (first section) just under 1 hour, full via ferrata 2.30 hours.
Variation in height: first section approx. 120 m, full tour 330 m (via ferrata 250 m)
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Contact Information
- Evolène Région Tourisme
Case postale 80
1983 Evolène
Tel. +41 (0)27 283 40 00
Fax +41 (0)27 283 40 01
evolene-region@coeurduvalais.ch
www.evolene-region.ch
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