Mount Kinabalu Via Ferrata

Mt Kinabalu Via Ferrata

Via ferrata (or iron road in Italian), is a mountain path consisting of a series of rungs, rails and cables embracing the rock face. There are more than 300 via ferrata routes around the world and the world's highest via ferrata, can now be found on Mt Kinabalu in Malaysia. This is the first time that the sport of via ferrata climbing is being introduced in Asia. The highest point for the via ferrata starts at 3,400 m and ends at 3,800 m. An activity for everyone, the via ferrata is devised to give people with little or no climbing experience access to rock faces normally reached by mountaineers and rock climbers. There are several requirements to follow the via ferrata activity, including having an average fitness level and able to hike up to 3,200 m in 6 hours; at least 10 years old and 1.3 meters tall, and especially do not have a fear of heights (or willing to conquer their fear of heights!). This is challenging adventure, and those interested to experience via ferrata on Mt Kinabalu should note that the beginner's route will let the climber take their first experience along the granite walls of Mt Kinabalu (a journey of about 2- 3 hours). The intermediate route will let the climber experience a 4 to 5 hours journey, which will reward the climber with a breathtaking view of the heights and sights. Ready to take the challenge? Give via ferrata on Mt Kinabalu a try! (*pictures are courtesy of Mountain Torq) Key Tips The via ferrata routes are designed with beginner to intermediate climbers in mind. How to get there Plane Visitors can arrange to get on a plane to Kota Kinabalu. Who to contact Mountain Torq Sdn Bhd, Unit 3-49, Asia City Complex, 3rd Flr., Jalan Asia City, 88900, Kota Kinabalu. Sabah, Malaysia. Tel: +60 (88) 251 730. Email: admin@mountaintorq.com. Website: www.mountaintorq.com Accommodation Overview There are a group of mountain lodges at the Laban Rata rock slab, contact Mountain Torq for more information.