Vía Ferrata Castillo Salvatierra - Villena

Excursion tours and adventure

The Via Ferrata Castillo de Salvatierra begins in the place known as the "Crosses", through PR-CV 312. Path that is then abandoned to pass through the Collado de Salvatierra, near the site of the same name of Muslim origin, Fortification that fulfilled the functions of monitoring and control of the Vinalopó. This small itinerary can be done accompanied by expert guides who will help you overcome your 53 meters of altitude and the more than 115 meters of route during which you must perform different progression techniques: vertical climbing, small collapses, crossings, descent of steps , crossing a bridge with steel cable. The road is equipped with 94 steps and is ideal to start. Length (travel): 115 meters. Slope: 53 meters. Difficulty: AD (Something difficult) Rope: It is not necessary except if you want to go down the line of rappels. Necessary material: Low-waist climbing harness, dissipating system (very important) with carabiners "K" CE for ferrata, helmet, gloves and mountain boots. Approximation: 45 minutes Ferrata (for 2 people): 45 minutes Return (by path PR-CV 312): 1 hour Guidance times for groups with some experience. These will depend on the size of the group, physical form, etc. SAFETY RULES: 1. IT IS PROHIBITED to carry out the activity on the decreed days of extreme fire risk. 2. PRACTICAL WITHOUT EXPERIENCE: non-experts must be accompanied by an experienced guide. 3. The use of anchor ropes WITHOUT TRIGGER can cause, in the event of a fall, the breakage of the safety material and serious injuries in 100% of cases. 4. The use of: to. Trigger: best approved system, with anchor ropes and carabiners for via ferrata. We will never attach it to the harness with carabiners. b. Helmet: Zones of decomposed rock and / or the presence of ferratistas on us can cause the fall of stones. c. Harness: Climbing. In case of children, the best thing is an integral harness. d. Gloves: Not to be cut with frayed wires or steel rungs. It is recommended to wear hiking boots.