Small Group Banff Skyline Via Ferrata 5-hour Tour

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Small Group Banff Skyline Via Ferrata 5-hour Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

As a Canadian Signature Experience, Norquay's Via Ferrata is a must-do activity when visiting Banff National Park. Our highly qualified ACMG-certified guides will lead you up the cliffs of Mt Norquay that hang above the Bow Valley, overlooking the town of Banff.

Steel handholds, ladders, and footsteps as well as a steel safety cable are secured to the rock wall providing assistance and safety. Climbers are safely secured to the safety cable while climbing.

The Skyline Route is a 4.5 to 5-hour Via Ferrata tour that includes an exciting high traverse on a sheer rock wall and crosses an “airy” 55m suspension bridge. Your effort is amply rewarded at the top, with outstanding panoramic views where the Rocky Mountains stretch out in every direction.

Although no prior climbing experience is necessary, guests should be fit enough to climb multiple ladders, and be comfortable spending four to five hours hiking in mountainous terrain.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: Japanese, English, French
Operated by: Banff Norquay Summer Sightseeing Chairlift & Via Ferrata Tours

Ages: Adults (14–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Rainwear, backpacks and suitable hiking boots are available at no charge. Size availability is not guaranteed.
Included: ACMG-certified Guide
Included: Banff Sightseeing Chairlift - Ride the chairlift to the via ferrata start point.
Included: Free shuttle bus to and from Banff
Included: All Safety equipment is provided, including climbing helmet, harness, via ferrata lanyards.

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Feel on top of the world. Exhilarate your senses. Experience views of Banff rarely seen. Italian for “iron road”, Via Ferrata is an assisted climbing experience high up on the cliffs above Mt Norquay. Climb ladders, cross suspension bridges and marvel at the grandeur of the mountain vistas that surround you. The 4.5 to 5-hour Skyline Tour includes an exciting high traverse on a sheer rock wall and crosses an “airy” 55m suspension bridge. Your effort is amply rewarded at the top, with outstanding panoramic views where the Rocky Mountains stretch out in every direction. With Banff as a backdrop over 1000 meters below, enjoy the uber-scenic ridge-crest descent as it leads you back to the Norquay sightseeing chairlift and Cliffhouse Bistro.

Stop 1
Banff National Park
Banff Norquay Summer Sightseeing and Via Ferrata

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

CHECK IN 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO TOUR TIME at Norquay's North American Lodge, 6km (3.7 miles) from Banff, via Mt Norquay Scenic Drive. When arriving, go past the first two lots. Park in lot posted as 'P3', follow short walking path to Lodge. Free shuttle available from Banff.

End point

CHECK IN 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO TOUR TIME at Norquay's North American Lodge, 6km (3.7 miles) from Banff, via Mt Norquay Scenic Drive. When arriving, go past the first two lots. Park in lot posted as 'P3', follow short walking path to Lodge. Free shuttle available from Banff.

Using your ticket

Please check in at the Guest Services desk inside the North American lodge NOT LATER THAN 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO DEPARTURE TIME. When arriving at Mt Norquay, continue straight ahead, following the signs for via ferrata parking.

An Exclusion of Liability Waiver must be signed prior to tour departure. Suitable, sturdy hiking boots are required and can be rented at no charge. Size availability is not guaranteed.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.