The Saillon tourist office hires out via ferrata equipment.
Material can be collected from the ticket office at the Tourist Office or the Musée de la fausse monnaie. Please consult our timetable in the “FAQ” below. The price of the Via Ferrata kit is CHF 25.00 per person.
Important: Kits are rented with priority to visitors who book and pay online in advance. Please check the online calendar for availability. Note that rentals may be unavailable on certain dates due to special events.
New ‘via ferrata voucher’: For every hire of a via ferrata kit, a CHF 5 voucher is offered, valid on the same day in partner restaurants, cafés and bars. This offer cannot be combined with other vouchers or reductions on guest cards.
Rental criteria
- Must be at least 16 years old (16-17 year olds must be accompanied by an adult)
- This equipment can only be used on the Saillon via ferrata
- Equipment must be collected during our opening hours (drop-off possible outside our opening hours)
- An identity document will be required as a deposit.
FAQ – answers to frequently asked questions
How do I find a mountain guide?
Tramaux Dylan, Saillon
Guide de montagne, avec brevet fédéral
+41 79 906 13 88
dylan.tramaux@gmail.com
- Maximum 2 people for beginners
- Maximum 4 people for experts
Where and when can I collect my equipment?
Tourist Office counter at the Bains de Saillon (route du centre-thermal 14):
- Monday to Saturday: 9am to 12pm
Musée de la fausse monnaie, located in the village (rue du Bourg 13, 1913 Saillon) – online booking required in advance :
- April to October: Wednesday to Sunday, 2pm to 5pm
- November to March: Friday to Sunday, 2pm to 5pm
How do I return the equipment?
Equipment can be returned to the Hôtel des bains reception, which is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Is it possible to pick up or return equipment outside opening hours?
Equipment can only be collected during our opening hours, as our team needs to give you information on how to use the equipment.
What equipment does the via ferrata kit contain?
The kit contains a helmet, a harness and a lanyard with two carabiners. We do not hire out the equipment separately.
What size should I choose according to my height and weight?
You must weigh a minimum of 40 kg and a maximum of 120 kg to use these kits. We recommend that you are at least 1.55 m tall, so that you can easily reach the handles.
We offer three sizes of harness for hire:
– Size S: from 1m55
– Size M-L: up to 1m75
– Size XL: from 1m80
Depending on your hip size, the harness size may vary (go bigger or smaller). You can try on the different sizes on site.
How do I find a mountain guide?
Tramaux Dylan, Saillon
Guide de montagne, avec brevet fédéral
+41 79 906 13 88
dylan.tramaux@gmail.com
- Maximum 2 people for beginners
- Maximum 4 people for experts
What is the minimum age to hire a via ferrata kit in Saillon?
We rent via ferrata kits to people aged 16 and over. Minors must be at least 1.55 m tall, weigh 40 kg and be accompanied by an adult.
Can I use this equipment on another via ferrata?
No, the equipment hired by the Saillon Tourist Office may only be used on the Via Farinetta.
How difficult is the via Farinetta?
The via Farinetta is a via ferrata rated from “fairly difficult” to “very difficult”. It is therefore advisable to have already practised other via ferratas, or to have done some climbing, before embarking on it. The third part is reserved for experienced climbers.
How long does the route take?
The Via Farinetta is divided into three parts:
– Part 1: level: 45min.
– Part 2: level: 45min.
– Part 3: level : 30 min.
Please allow extra time for the access walk (approx. 20 minutes) and the return journey (approx. 45 minutes).
Is there a cancellation deadline or charge?
You can cancel your booking up to three hours before the start of the activity. If no excuse is given, an administration fee of 10% of the reservation amount may be applied.
How does the via ferrata voucher work?
Anyone who hires a kit for CHF 25.00 receives a CHF 5.00 voucher valid in partner restaurants (specified on the back of the voucher):
The voucher can be used in one go.
The voucher is valid only on the kit hire date shown on the voucher.
No change is to be given if consumption is less than CHF 5.
If consumption exceeds CHF 5, the customer simply pays the difference.
This discount does not apply to people who have a rental voucher, or who already have a discount via a hostel card.