Practical information
Who is Ålesund via ferrata suitable for?
Ålesund via ferrata is suitable for anyone with a normal physique and a weight between 40-120 kg. It is a simple via ferrata route (A+), but it is persistently airy in the middle part. Ålesund via ferrata is a great introduction to via ferrata climbing.
Time
We expect between 1 and 1.5 hours to climb Ålesund via ferrata. This includes handing over equipment, equipment and safety instruction, the climb and return down the city stairs.
With or without a guide?
All company tours automatically include a guide in the booking. Individuals can choose to climb without a guide. We recommend inexperienced guests to book a guide. The guide will then follow you up and ensure your safety from start to finish.
Meeting place
You meet at our mobile guide office, which is located east of the city park. See map below the text. Here you will get all the equipment you need. Please arrive 10 minutes before the agreed time.
Return of equipment
When you're done climbing, go down the city stairs to the park and hand your gear back to the guide.
Clothing
Dress according to the weather, but remember that it gets hot in the wall on sunny days. Sneakers with good grip work well. You can take a small bag up the wall, or leave the bag at our mobile guide office.
Gloves
We recommend the use of gloves when climbing via ferrata. We sell gloves for NOK 50 per pair.
Booking and opening hours
Orders are made via the website. Online booking need to be done 24 hours prior to climbing during the off-season which is all months outside the public holiday. Drop-in is possible during the public holiday.
During the public holiday, we have daily opening hours from 10:00-18:00.
Outside of public holidays, the opening hours are 16:00-19:00.
Rules for canceling a booked appointment
Free of charge up to 14 days before the reserved time.
50% cost in case of cancellation between 14 and 7 days before the reserved time.
100% cost in case of cancellation less than 7 days before the reserved time.