Via Ferratas have recently become one of the most popular outdoor activities for adventure sports enthusiasts, as these installations offer visitors the possibility of getting started in sport climbing and enjoying it as a family or individually.

Via Ferratas are routes, both vertical and horizontal, equipped with bolts, staples, holds, handrails, chains, suspension bridges, and zip lines, allowing travelers to reach areas that are difficult to access.

Hikers, mountaineers, climbers, or simply adventure sports enthusiasts can explore the mountains of Cantabria in complete safety.

Cantabria has 14 Via Ferratas:

• La Hermida Via Ferrata in La Hermida
• El Milar Via Ferrata in La Hermida
• Los Llanos Via Ferrata in Camaleño
• Socastillo Via Ferrata in Vega de Liébana
• El Cáliz Via Ferrata in Ramales de la Victoria
• El Risco Via Ferrata in Ruesga
• Socueva Via Ferrata in Arredondo
• El Torreón Via Ferrata in Liérganes
• El Calera Via Ferrata in Ramales de la Victoria
• Callejomadero Via Ferrata in Ramales de la Victoria
• Pandillo Via Ferrata in Vega de Pas
• La Concha Via Ferrata in San Roque de Río Miera
• Peñarruscos Via Ferrata in La Hermida
• Valderredible Via Ferrata in Villaescusa de Ebro

Access to the Via Ferratas is free, but it is always recommended to hire a guide who will guide you and help in case of need.

There are also companies that offer equipment rental near the start of the routes from €15.