Telluride Via Ferrata - Private Trip

Overview

For a breathtaking and unique adventure, look no further than the Telluride Via Ferrata. This classic via ferrata route is a high-alpine traverse that precariously travels rock faces up to 600 feet above the valley floor below, exhilaratingly exposed in sections that would be impassable without the steel cables and holds along the way. The Telluride Via Ferrata provides unmatched views of Bridal Veil Falls (the highest free-falling waterfall in Colorado), the town of Telluride, and the surrounding peaks of the San Juan Mountains.

City: Telluride

Tue 13 May

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Starting at $264.00

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Tue 13 May

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What's Included

Use of all climbing equipment (harness, helmet, Via Ferrata-specific lanyard, pack if needed, etc.)

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for children younger than 10 years old or shorter than 5'0".
Not recommended for those with a severe fear of heights.
Participants should have a reasonable level of fitness, and be capable of hiking an uneven, rocky trail at above 10,000'.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (197)

441dianae

Aug 2024

The views were amazing and our guide Jesse was skilled and took great care of us. We felt very safe with the equipment and instructions.

Response from Host

Aug 2024

Hey, thanks for the review! Jesse is one of our top guides and the views never disappoint. We're glad you had a great experience with us. It was a pleasure to join you! Cheers, The Mountain Trip Team

Bryan3902

Aug 2024

We (three generations) completed this hike with no real issues other than coping with our fear. Some groups must hike up a 1.5 mile switchback to the start point, but we were lucky enough to get a ride. Once on the via ferrata, it's a narrow trail with a steep and long drop off. I'm surprised more sections aren't cabled. If you're accustomed to hiking in the mountains, you won't have any problems with this section. For beginners, it's a good section to ease into the experience. Once you start clipping in, it gets scary. There's often very little to put your feet on while the drop is always sheer and long. When you get to the 'Main Event', you traverse a sheer rock face using metal rungs for your hands and feet. These are not optimally placed. Sometimes, the feet rungs are far apart and the hand rungs are too low. There's only one section that requires moderate upper body strength. Our guide (Ashley) was awesome. She demonstrated the best foot/hand holds and techniques calmly and expertly. You might want to wear thin grippy gloves and long pants on this hike. You'll spend a lot of time hanging on to rungs, cables, and rocks and there are a few places where you have to get on your knees or scoot on your rear. Compared to the Estes Park via ferrata, this one is considerably longer with much less vertical. We all had a blast. Ashley took some amazing pictures for us too. I highly recommend this via ferrata trip if you can deal with the exposure.

Response from Host

Aug 2024

Dear Bryan, Thanks so much for your detailed and comprehensive review of your Telluride Via Ferrata experience with Mountain Trip! Your description of the technical and physical aspects you experienced as a well as your tips, suggestions and recognition of your guide Ashley's helpful advice are all appreciated. We are glad that 3 generations of your family were able to join Mountain Trip for a Colorado vertical adventure! Cheers, The Mountain Trip Team

scottaW8923IH

Jul 2024

This was an amazing trip! Kat was our guide and was just terrific! Kat was so encouraging to the child in our group and was focused on making sure we all had a wonderful time. This was an unbelievable experience and I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in seeing Telluride from a new perspective!

Response from Host

Jul 2024

Dear Scott, Thanks for such a great review and we are happy that Cat was able to give you and your child a positive experience. Being encouraging is one of the qualities that makes Cat such an amazing guide! Cheers, The Mountain Trip Team