EQUIPMENT SAFETY ON THE COMPULSORY Climbing on a via ferrata involves some risk. If you have not prepared English – Helmet properly, have inadequate equipment or behave incorrectly, there – Energy absorbing lanyard (EN 958:2017) is a risk of falling. You are therefore advised only to climb on the via – ferrata if you have the necessary knowledge and physical fitness. – Gloves You need to be sure-footed and have a good head for heights.

RECOMMENDED PLEASE ALSO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING POINTS – or via ferrata boots – Only set out in settled weather conditions. – Warm clothing (even in good weather) – If there is a risk of thunderstorms, keep away from ironwork and – Snacks quickly look for safe shelter at a sufficient distance away from the – Drinks (water/tea) via ferrata. – Mobile phone – Do not cause any rock falls and be considerate towards other – Rucksack climbers. – First aid kit – Check your partner at the start (helmet, climbing harness and energy absorbing lanyard). – Maintain sufficient distances (only one person between two fixed HIRING EQUIPMENT GUIDED TOURS points). – Do not leave the via ferrata and always use the safety rope. Diavolezza valley station Bergsteigerschule Pontresina – Protect fauna and flora. Take your rubbish away with you. Go Vertical GmbH T +41 81 842 82 82 – Children (below 40 kg): The via ferrata set and harness (or combi- T +41 81 834 57 58 www.bergsteiger-pontresina.ch harness) must be appropriate for the weight of the child. www.govertical.ch [email protected] – Do not start out on the via ferrata if it is closed off. – Via ferrata sets in compliance with the EN 958:2017 standard are suitable for users weighing between 40 and 120 kg. SHARE REMARKS – Use of the via ferrata is free of charge. IMPORTANT NUMBERS – You climb at your own risk! Ambulance 144 – For your first climb, it is recommended that you are accompanied REGA / Mountain rescue 1414 YOUR STORY by a professional mountain guide. Via Ferrata Police 117 – The Piz Trovat I via ferrata is suitable for children over the age of Diavolezza Valley Station +41 81 839 39 39 12 weighing over 40 kg. Go Vertical +41 81 834 57 58 @corvatsch_diavolezza_lagalb – It is recommended that all children under 18 are accompanied by Piz Trovat I & II an adult. #corvatsch #diavolezza #lagalb – The Piz Trovat II via ferrata is not suitable for children and the Diavolezza Lagalb AG minimum height requirement is 1.60 m. T +41 81 838 73 73 | [email protected] | www.diavolezza.ch PIZ TROVAT GENERAL INFORMATION PIZ TROVAT I & II 3146 SECURESECURESECURE YOURSELFYOURSELF YOURSELFYOURSELF PROPERLYPROPERLY PROPERLY PROPERLY

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