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501 Moiry Dam, Grimentz, Val Anniviers, Valais, Switzerland

Foot Bridge	Monkey Bridge	Ladder	Zip Line
0	0	0	85 m

Characteristics

This via ferrata is very well equipped and there’s lots of contact with the rock. With a bit of luck, you might even get a glimpse of some mountain goats. But don’t hope for a closer look…!!!

A zip line has been added to the fun!

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There’s a perfect place on top of the dam to watch the climbers’ progress. Bring the family and surprise them.

Level

Strength	part 1: 2 part 2: 4
Vertigo	part 1: 3 part 2: 3
Type	Mountain: 2
Technique	3
Evaluation	Extremely difficult

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Information

Tourisme Office Grimentz St-Jean
Tél 027 475 1493. Outside Switzerland: ++41 27 475 1493

Length and Altitude

Via ferrata length: 410 m.
Drop : 230 m
Viaferrata start : 2120 m
Viaferrata Finish : 2350 m

GPS from Start

N 46'08'371
E 007'34'391
Alt. 2'164 m.

When can you climb it

The via ferrata opens mid June until the end of October, depending on the weather. The road access depends on the Moiry dam but if the road is closed you can walk to the viaferrata. (about 1h30 from the center of Grimentz)

Times

From the park: 10 minutes
Via Ferrata: 1h30 - 2h
Back to the park: two options : 10 min by the road, 40 min with the walking path

By Road

Get on the A9 motorway Geneva – Lausanne – Martigny – Sion – Sierre. Leave it at the second Sierre exit and follow the “Val d’Anniviers” signs (roundabout on the right, and then right). Up the Val d’Anniviers to Grimentz (25 km). Then head for the Moiry Dam (8 km) by car, or by post bus in the high season.

By Train

Contact the CFF . In Sion, take the bus

To the start of the viaferrata

25 kms from Sierre, you come to the picturesque village of Grimentz. From there you have only to follow the road 8 kms to the Moiry dam, by car or post bus.
There is parking available at the foot of the dam. Continue on foot up the road for 150m, then up to your right to find the start of the via ferrata. There should be signposts along the way.

Viaferrata climbing

The first part of the via ferrata is up a vertical wall. It climbs steeply and puts a lot of strain on your arms – some stretches are physically strenuous. It ends on an airy outcrop with an gorgeous view over the Val d’Anniviers.

Next you traverse across an easy ledge with a small vertical slab to reach the second part, as well as an escape route (which you may need because…)

Frankly, the second part is very difficult. You have to be in very good shape especially your arms! It starts with an overhanging traverse for 20 m!! This is extremely demanding and not to be tackled by everyone.

Once the overhang is passed, the route is a little easier on your shaky arms, but very exposed and still quite taxing.
Take the time to admire the magnificent view over the Moiry dam with its turquoise waters; and to feel the exhilaration.

The exit passes just in front of an old army bunker. Then you have only to follow the cable back to the shelter.

Zip Line
The Zip line is 85m long , height 60m with a drop of 20 m. This is a rope zip line and you can do it if you know how to use it.
For safety reason, you need to look for the key at the restaurant (in Moiry dam)

Descent

From the final exit, follow the marked trail down to the Moiry dam. Then you have achoice, either
– take the road back, quicker but not very interesting: 10 minutes (through the tunnel), or
– cross the dam wall and take the footpath back: 40 minutes.
(Bus stop at the Via Ferrata parking area)