I am ignorant when it comes to the rating system on via Ferrata routes. Can you explain what you mean by a difficulty of 'D' or point me to a good website?
Hi lisae,
In Europe are different types for rating a via ferrata. Kurt Schall, Eugen Hüsler, etc. But all have something in common. All are structured in 5 steps. To make it easier they have classified it with letters: A - B - C - D - E
It is like:
A - less difficult
B - little difficult
C - difficult
D - very difficult
E - extrem difficult
A-E says only something about the steepness and the power you need in your arms.
Don´t mistake this "D" with the french "D" for "difficle" for alpine climbing! To make a via ferrata "D" isn´t as hard and objectivly unsafe as the french one.
I hope I could help you and you understood my bad english. ;-)
lisae - Oct 6, 2006 10:56 pm - Voted 10/10
Rating question?I am ignorant when it comes to the rating system on via Ferrata routes. Can you explain what you mean by a difficulty of 'D' or point me to a good website?
Thanks!
Sebastian Hamm - Oct 7, 2006 3:38 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Rating question?Hi lisae,
In Europe are different types for rating a via ferrata. Kurt Schall, Eugen Hüsler, etc. But all have something in common. All are structured in 5 steps. To make it easier they have classified it with letters: A - B - C - D - E
It is like:
A - less difficult
B - little difficult
C - difficult
D - very difficult
E - extrem difficult
A-E says only something about the steepness and the power you need in your arms.
Look here:
http://www.via-ferrata.de/alpinismus/schwierigkeit.php
Don´t mistake this "D" with the french "D" for "difficle" for alpine climbing! To make a via ferrata "D" isn´t as hard and objectivly unsafe as the french one.
I hope I could help you and you understood my bad english. ;-)
Greets
Sebastian
lisae - Oct 9, 2006 5:09 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: Rating question?Thank you very much for the explantion and web site. Your english is just fine, by the way.
Cheers!
Lisa
McCannster - Oct 12, 2006 3:57 am - Voted 10/10
This route...looks like a real fun time!
Sebastian Hamm - Oct 12, 2006 7:02 am - Hasn't voted
Re: This routeYes it is. Good that the start is 3min away from the parking ;-)