Saturday 24 August

Illuminated Via Ferrata

Climbing the north face by night…

Attend or take part in the illumination of the Moléson via ferrata by attempting the ascent at night. The 2 ways will be open.

5.30pm-8.30pm Reception, registration, equipment check at the start.
Equipment check, information point and equipment hire at Plan-Francey.
7pm-9pm Departures from Plan-Francey for ferratists.
8.30pm Last possible ascent by funicular for ferratists.
1am Last descent by mountain lift.

 

Experience of via ferrata is required for reasons of safety and fluidity (grade = K3 and K5) .
Obligatory reservation.

What to take with you :

  • Shaped walking shoes
  • Long and warm clothes
  • Headlamp
  • Gloves mandatory
  • A snack
  • Harness
  • Lanyard with shock absorbers
  • Helmet

Personal equipment will be inspected.

Each participant’s equipment and clothing will be checked at the start of the funicular.
The organiser reserves the right to refuse participants for safety reasons.

20.00 CHF/pers. including supervision of the 2 ways, access to the mountain lifts, a chalet soup on the way back to Plan-Francey and organisation of the event.

Helmets, harnesses and lanyards can be hired in the village for CHF 10.00.

Headlamp hire: CHF 5.00.

Reserve your set when you register.

You don’t have to be a light to shine.
A prize will be awarded to the brightest person.

In the event of bad weather, alternative date Saturday 31th August 2024.
Answering machine +41 26 921 80 88.

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