Via Ferrata basic course
6-12
Fully prepared and independently up a Via Ferrata? In this course, you will learn the necessary knowledge and skills to save yourself and your climbing buddy from different situations. You learn how to help yourself and your climbing partner through tougher segments. After this course, you can set out independently and confidently!
What are you going to do?
During this course, you will learn all the techniques to climb a Via Ferrata independently. In practice, it involves more than overclipping your via ferrata set correctly. In this course, you will work on topics such as cycling, meteorology and learn how to help your climbing partner through tougher segments.
Why this course
During the course, you will go through two different via ferrata routes. These differ in both length and type, so you become familiar with different situations. In addition, you will expand your knowledge of materials so that you know what to take with you on your trip. Above all, we're going to practice a lot, of course. By the end of this course, you will be well prepared to climb a Via Ferrata without a guide!
Where are you going to climb
The course takes place in one or more beautiful climbing areas in the Ardennes, such as Pont-à-Lesse, within walking distance of the base camp. Other areas are usually 25 minutes' drive from our base camp at Villatoile campsite. Transportation here is on your own; of course, we will set up a carpool schedule together.
Fully cared for
From our base camp, we provide a delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner and a spot to pitch a tent. If you don't have a tent, you can rent a pop-up tent from us that we'll set up for you! We also have delicious drinks during an evening of relaxing and chatting with fellow students.
Where are we going
Dinant, Belgium
Pont-à-Lesse, Belgium
50.22724015288551, 4.909459484415517
5500 Dinant, Belgium
The program
The course lasts a total of 3 days, including Friday being an arrival day. On Sunday we will climb and we will also finish. Read the full program here!
Friday - Arrival in the Ardennes
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Does and is not included in
the program
However included
- Activities including guidance
- Meals (breakfast & lunch on Saturday and Sunday, dinner on Saturday)
- Overnight stays (see program)
- Use climbing equipment
- Use showers
- CO2 compensation via Trees for All
Not included
- Transportation
- Beverage drinks
- Travel and cancellation insurance
- VZR contribution (€2.50)
Educational, fun and relaxed
Dates & prices
“Super fun and educational course and well organized.”
Barbara
FAQs
Yes, this is possible in consultation. Please contact us by email or phone so that we can coordinate the extra night.
Yes. You are welcome to visit the campsite where our Base Camp is located from 1:00 p.m.
Please note that the Base Camp is open from 16:00.
In that case, be sure to contact us. Then we'll see what's possible.
If there are no options, we must fall back on our cancellation policy.
Depending on the type of bad weather, the course will take place. In case of an occasional shower, you can simply climb. If rain is forecast for the entire weekend, we are forced to reschedule or cancel the weekend.
Yes. At Base Camp, you can charge your mobile devices. There is no electricity on the camping field. Are you coming with a motorhome or caravan and want a camping spot with electricity? Then this can be arranged at an additional cost (if space is available).
You don't get a discount with an NKBV membership. However, you do get a discount with the NKBV climbing year card.
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