Options for "Course on Progression and Self-Rescue in Via Ferratas"

"Course on Progression and Self-Rescue in Via Ferratas"

Price per person — group of 4–8 people

Offer! 150,00 € Price per person VAT included

Options for "Course on Progression and Self-Rescue in Via Ferratas"

Via ferrata skills and self-rescue course in the Pyrenees

Develop your skills on a two-day via ferrata course in the Tena and Aragón valleys. Training covers movement on equipped routes, correct use of equipment and self-rescue techniques.

Practise using energy-absorbing lanyards, carabiners and appropriate systems, while learning to manage exposure and route difficulties. The aim is to prepare outings more effectively and understand how to respond to common problems.

The course is offered year-round for 1 to 8 people. Read the programme, prerequisites and equipment list, then arrange your meeting with PirineoSur in Jaca.

Programme

Via ferrata skills and self-rescue syllabus

This two-day course combines explanations and practical exercises on via ferratas in the Tena and Aragón valleys. The aim is to improve equipment use, movement and your response to incidents.

Equipment: fitting a harness and helmet, and using energy-absorbing lanyards, carabiners and safety attachments.
Movement: travelling along equipped sections, using rest points and managing effort.
Prevention: identifying hazards, assessing the condition of fixed equipment and managing exposure.
Self-rescue: practical work on emergency descents, pulleys, hauling systems and assisting a partner in difficulty.

Topics are covered across both days without a fixed daily split. The course is aimed at beginners and people seeking greater independence; basic fitness is required.