Climbing

A steel cable fixed to a cliff can turn an impossible-looking wall into a route you will remember for life. That is the pull of via ferrata: part hike, part climb, part exposure therapy, with huge views as the reward. The best routes are not all brutally hard. Some suit first-timers with a guide, while others demand strong arms, steady feet and a cool head for empty air beneath your boots. This guide rounds up 10 standout locations around the world, with difficulty ratings, s