Via Ferrata in Antequera / El Torcal
General description
To walk or climb a Via Ferrata is a spectacular and exciting alternative for intrepid climbers who have not yet gained much climbing experience.
Via Ferratas are protected scrambling routes at lofty heights. Extra prepared stemples, iron steps, and ladders fixed in the rocks help the rock climber, secured with ropes and carabiners, to move along these fixed points.
The nature reserve ‘El Torcal’ in Antequera is a unique location for this type of adventure.
To do a Via Ferrata is comparable to climbing up a ladder. As well as the iron steps, there are also iron cables anchored to the rocks to which the ropes can be secured.
The height, environment and physical effort require the appropriate equipment and knowledge about basic climbing techniques.
There are two possibilities to climb up the rocks: either secured with a rope or without the rope.
Climbing without the rope, the most precarious moment comes when the carabiner is changed from one fixed iron cable to the next one. In this moment it is important to have reached a safe and stable position to be able to change the carabiner without any problems.
The use of an additional rope is recommended for people who are doing this adventure sport for the first time. In this case, the leading climber secures the following climber with a carabiner or a moving knot and all the others secure themselves with a braking device or a self-locking knot.
Overview:
Introduction to and presentation of fundamental climbing equipment.
Trying and testing of different rock climbing techniques.
Introduction to the amazing natural environment. Discover the nature reserve which offers unusual perspectives because of its natural rock formations and abundant flora and fauna.
Rock scrambling and climbing is a magical adventure full of new experiences and perceptions.
Participants are introduced to basic alpine techniques.
Details:
Number of participants: maximum 24
Duration: 2 to 3 hours
Location: Antequera
Programme:
9.30am Welcome at car park ‘El Torcal’ in Antequera (how to get there with google maps)
10am Arrival at Via Ferrata
10.30am Start of activity
1pm End of activity
Included:
- Accident insurance.
- Liability insurance.
- Trained guides with required certification.
- Technical and informative introductions.
- Necessary safety equipment.
Equipment included:
- Safety rope
- Extra safety rope (with length of vertical long rope)
- Safety equipment and rope anchorage
- Self-belay kit.
- Carabiner
- Braking devices
- Harness
- Helmets with lamp
- Anchorages
- Overall
- Transportation bag (with plastic box or waterproof bag)
- Knife and whistle
- First aid equipment, emergency blanket
- YAESU VX – 10 Transceiver
- 4x4 vehicles, Land Rover Defender, VW Touareg, completely equipped
Necessary equipment:
- Well-fitting shoes and clothes, food and water.
Recommended equipment:
- Basecap / hat, sun lotion, photo camera.
Difficulty:
Price: €50 p.p.
If you are on your own or if you want to give this activity as a present to somebody please ask for our event calendar, on certain days we have special prices.
Starting from €45 p.p.
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