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Via Ferrata, Banff

4.8
#15 of 70 in Outdoors in Banff National Park
Must see · Outdoor Activity · Hidden Gem
Banff's iron path offers three routes, all equipped with anchored cables, ladders, and bridges with hand-holds--enabling even inexperienced climbers to conquer the trek. For each of the routes, a certified guide takes a group of two to eight people, and supplies them with the necessary equipment. The Mountaineer route leads you to the east summit, which offers superb 360-degree views. With our custom trip planner, Banff National Park attractions like Via Ferrata can be center stage of your vacation plans, and you can find out about other attractions like it, unlike it, near it, and miles away.
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  • By T6670NLchristiner
    This was so excellent! I’d like to preface that I had no hiking or climbing experience and had a great time! I was a little worried that I would have a tough time physically with it but it was...  more »
  • By foodie14344
    A TRUE ADVENTURE! This was SO much fun! We've done a lot of excursions/tours and this one for sure stands out during our trip to Banff. My husband and I took the suspension bridge excursion in July...  more »
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