Villena via ferrata

The Villena Via Ferrata is an easy trip that offers magnificent views of the Vinalopo Valley!

Located in Villena, the via ferrata in Villena offers magnificent views of the Vinalopó Valley. You’ll be able to traverse the steep walls of the Sierra de la Villa and contemplate in all its splendour the remains of the Salvaterra Castle, an impressive reminder that was used until the 14th century.

Due to its low difficulty, the via ferrata in Villena is a great option for beginners, as well as for sharing moments of adventure and challenge with the family. That is why if you are thinking of trying this type of sport climbing, we want you to know about it.

In both the difficulty is K2, so it is suitable for people with little experience, even children and young teenagers who want to start climbing. So, thanks to this you will learn how to use the dissipators and all the safety equipment before embarking on more complicated via ferratas.

This via ferrata can be divided into two distinct sections: the via ferrata of Salvatierra Castle and the via ferrata of the Sierra de la Villa. You can choose to do one or both, the former being a more horizontal route, while the latter has more vertical sections..

The Sierra de La Villa via ferrata

The Sierra de La Villa via ferrata is the longest of the two. It starts with a vertical stretch of staples, and as the stretches are chained they become somewhat more horizontal and with less difficulty. At a point, you will find a short Nepalese suspension bridge that will serve as a very good experience to learn how to pass them.

Once this bridge has been overcome, it is only left to chain more sections that are more diagonal than vertical, so the difficulty decreases once you have taken the practice to the safety equipment and the climb. Before reaching a Tibetan bridge there is a link with the Via Ferrata of the Castle of Salvatierra, joining in a single route to the summit.

From the top you can enjoy magnificent views of the Vinalopó Valley, the village of Villena and the Castle of Salvatierra. To descend there are two options: via rappel with a 60-meter rope or take a descent path on the other side of the summit.

Via Ferrata of the Castle of Salvatierra

Shorter than the previous via ferrata, the Via Ferrata of the Castle of Salvatierra has two vertical sections and one horizontal section before reaching the junction to reach the summit. The beauty is that to get to its beginning you must go along side paths that will allow you to know the mountain as you approach.

In both possible ways for this they have equipped material, which in this case are life wires to which to tie and have a safe passage. The only difference with the previous track is that the other one is longer, while the approach to the beginning of the Via Ferrata of the Castle of Salvatierra is more entertaining.

Don’t wait any longer to do this family via ferrata with Alicante Aventura.

If you were looking for a simple via ferrata to enjoy a day out with the family, this is your chance. The two via ferratas in Villena are great options to learn the basic principles of this type of climbing, as well as to enjoy a different day of alternative leisure.

At Alicante Aventura we love to see your smiles when you reach the top, but also how you overcome those fears and nerves in each of the challenging (but easy) sections that have these ferratas routes.

If you want to enjoy them safely, contact us and we will explain everything, we will provide you with all the material and our most experienced and fun guides to make you want to repeat.