Since 1 July, the Saillon tourist office has been offering via ferrata equipment for hire. You can reserve your equipment between 9am and 12pm (collection from the Tourist Office) or 2pm and 5pm (collection from the Musée de la fausse monnaie), depending on when the ticket office is open.
Rental criteria
- Must be at least 16 years old (16-17 year olds must be accompanied by an adult)
- This equipment can only be used on the Saillon via ferrata
- Equipment must be collected during our opening hours (drop-off possible outside our opening hours)
- A deposit of CHF 50.00 is required
FAQ – answers to frequently asked questions
What are the pick-up times?
Timetables in bold are available all year round. Times marked * are available from 1 April to 31 October.
| Days | Tourist Information Office | Museum counter |
| Monday | 9am to 12pm | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9am to 12pm | Closed |
| Wednesday | 9am to 12pm | 2pm to 5pm* |
| Thursday | 9am to 12pm | 2pm to 5pm* |
| Friday | 9am to 12pm | 2pm to 5pm |
| Saturday | 9am to 12pm | 2pm to 5pm |
| Sunday | Closed | 2pm to 5pm |
Where can I pick up my equipment?
Book your equipment online. Depending on when you booked, you can collect your equipment from the Tourist Office or the Musée de la fausse monnaie:
- 9am-12pm: Tourist Office counter at the Bains de Saillon (route du centre-thermal 14)
- 2pm-5pm: Musée de la fausse monnaie, located in the village (rue du Bourg 13, 1913 Saillon),
Is it possible to pick up or return equipment outside opening hours?
Equipment can only be collected during our opening hours, as our team needs to give you information on how to use the equipment.
However, it is possible to return equipment outside our opening hours. In this case, our team will explain the procedure to you when you pick up your equipment.
What equipment does the via ferrata kit contain?
The kit contains a helmet, a harness and a lanyard with two carabiners. We do not hire out the equipment separately.
What size should I choose according to my height and weight?
You need to weigh at least 40kg to use these kits. We recommend that you are 1.55m tall to ensure easy access to the holds.
We offer three sizes of harness for hire:
– Size S: from 1m55
– Size M-L: up to 1m75
– Size XL: from 1m80
Depending on your hip size, the harness size may vary (go bigger or smaller). You can try on the different sizes on site.
What is the minimum age to hire a via ferrata kit in Saillon?
We hire kits to people aged 16 or over. Minors must be at least 1m55 tall and be accompanied by an adult.
Can I use this equipment on another via ferrata?
No, the equipment hired by the Saillon Tourist Office may only be used on the Via Farinetta.
How difficult is the via Farinetta?
The via Farinetta is a via ferrata rated from “fairly difficult” to “very difficult”. It is therefore advisable to have already practised other via ferratas, or to have done some climbing, before embarking on it. The third part is reserved for experienced climbers.
How long does the route take?
You should allow 20 minutes to reach the start of the via Farinetta from the Salentze bridge. The route is then divided into three parts:
– Part 1: level: 1h- 1h30.
– Part 2: level: 1h- 1h30.
– Part 3: level := 30 – 45 minutes.
It takes an hour to descend from the top of the via Farinetta (after the third part) back down to Place Farinet, and another 10 minutes to the car park at Les Bains.
Is there a cancellation deadline or charge?
You can cancel your booking up to three hours before the start of the activity. If no excuse is given, an administration fee of 10% of the reservation amount may be applied.