Experience Via Ferrata - One of Scotland’s Most Thrilling Outdoor Activities.

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Welcome to the wonderful world of Via Ferrata or literally  “Iron Way”. Via Ferratas were metal supported climbing routes used in Northern Italy traveling over the Alps by soldiers during the war. Today they’re best known as an outdoor leisure sport enjoyed over Italy and the Alps, and now – Scotland!

Vertical descents are extremely proud to be the first Scottish organisation to build our very own Via Ferrata right here in Fort William. Set next to the third biggest waterfall in Scotland, the Grey Mairs Tail, the view is truly spectacular. If you’re looking for what to do in Fort William – look no further than this one of a kind activity. What’s more it’ perfectly safe and you don’t have to be a trained mountaineer to get involved!

Push Yourself from your Comfort Zone

Our Via Ferrata course allows those who would not typically be able to climb to such heights to enjoy an adrenaline filled experience with the added security of cables, steps and ladders all connected to a harness provided by Vertical Descents. We pride ourselves on our vigilance to safety and your team will be guided the whole way by one of our experienced and highly trained team members. We only offer the best technical equipment and everyone will be connected to a safety cable throughout the whole experience.

Are you ready to push yourself to the adventure of a lifetime? Via Ferrata is different from typical rock climbing and you experience the amazing sense of freedom of being completely exposed on a rock face without being attached to a belay, instead you climb independently using the iron steps in the rock face.  You will be lead through a stunning 500 meter journey around a bedrock amphitheatre that has only just been made accessible to the public thanks to our course. The breath-taking views of Scotland’s third largest waterfall can be seen at all angles and will provide stunning visual memories that will last for years to come.

Who Can Take Part?

If you’re above 10 years old and over 130cm then Via Ferratta could be for you! Are you ready to push yourself physically and can handle the outdoor elements? If the answer is yes then contact us to begin your adventure weekend in Scotland.  Worried about heights? If you’ve got the willpower, this could be the ultimate adventure and a chance of a lifetime to experience the pride of overcoming your worries in a safe, controlled environment. What’s more there’s no climbing experience needed, meaning the whole family enjoy this exhilarating activity.

What could be better when planning a Stag or Hen do in Scotland than pushing your team to the limit? The ultimate bonding experience, Via Ferrata allows you to encourage one another to push your physical and mental limits. We run our Via Ferrata course in Scotland all year round, just remember to bring a change of clothes and outdoor footwear for the ever unpredictable Scottish weather and be prepared to get down and dirty.

If you have any queries or questions don’t hesitate to contact us and we will do everything we can to assist you before this exciting and memorable experience.