General

2 Days 1 Night Walk the Torq via Ferrata

Tour Code GB-MT17
Tour Via Ferrata Walk the Torq
Duration 2 Days / 1 Night
Destination Kundasang

 

PRICING
No of pax International (RM) Malaysian (RM)
1 pax 2700 2400
2 – 5 pax 2300 2000
6 pax and above 2200 1900

 

Via Ferrata Walk The Torq

The name via ferrata, or via ferrate (plural) originates from an Italian word ‘Via Attrezzata’ (fully equipped road), which means routes that are secured by handrails, ladders, cables or lifelines.

Mountain Torq’s activities are run by Moutain Torq Sdn Bhd which is based in Sabah, Malaysia. Launched in mid-December 2007, The Mountain Torq Via Ferrata is a mountain ‘trail’ made up of iron rungs, palettes (footholds), cables and rails that are wrapped around the North Face of Mount Kinabalu.

Mountain Torq Via Ferrata starts at Mount Kinabalu Panar Laban Rock Face (approximately 3,300 meters) and reaches its highest point at 3,800 meters.

Thrill seekers adrenaline junkies will get their sufficient fix from the available packages at the via ferrata, namely: Walk the Torq, The Low’s Peak Circuit, The Preamble, The Balancing Act, The High Path, and Conquer the Torq.

Other activities available are intro to sports climbing (single pitch), intro to sports climbing (multi pitch), sports climbing level 1, sports climbing level 2, intro to rappelling (abseiling), rappelling (abseiling) level 1, and intro to rope ascending.

Accommodations are available at the Pendant Hut—3,270 meters above sea level, which can accommodate at least 30 people at one time, with a dormitory-bunk bed type.

The Sayat-Sayat—3,668 meters above sea level, which accommodates 10 people at a time, with a dormitory-bunk bed type.

Itinerary

DAY 1

KOTA KINABALU > KINABALU PARK HQ > TIMPOHON GATE>

ASCEND TO MOUNT KINABALU > PENDANT HUT

Pick up and meet at your hotel lobby at 6:00hr and 2hrs journey to Kinabalu Park. Upon arrival, please bring your original identification passport for registration purporses at Park HQ, collect packed lunch. Meet your appointed  Sabah Park's mountain guide and transfer to Timpohon Gate to start the climb up to Pendant Hut at 3,289m. The trek will pass by different vegetation zones from Oak and Chesnut to mosses and eventually to alpine vegetation.

Arrive and check into Pendant Hut at 3289m. Attend  the mandatory via Ferrata  familiarization in Pendant Hut and meet your  Mountain Torq trainer.  You are compulsory to attend the Safety Briefing and training session  between 3.00pm to 3.30pm.

Should you missed the mandatory briefing, any request for reimbursement will not entertain. Buffet dinner at Laban Rata Restaurant and overnight at Pendant Hut.  The light will be off at 2000hr.

Meals: Packed Lunch, Buffet Dinner

Low's Peak > Walk the Torq > Descend to Park HQ > Kota Kinabalu

Accommodation: Pendant hut (Non-heated Dormitory)

DAY 2

01:30hr Early start (01:30hrs) and light supper. By 02:30hr start to hike up to the summit (Low’s Peak) with your mountain guide. Sunrise over valleys and mountain ranges (If weather permit). Then descend from Low’s Peak to meet your Mountain Torq trainer at Sayat-Sayat Hut for Walk the Torq activity (French grade PD) at 7.00am. The Walk the torq will take 2 to 3hrs to complete. Return to Pendant Hut for a breakfast. After breakfast, start to descend to the Park HQ to collect your certificate of achievement and lunch will be at Balsam Restaurant. Return back to Kota Kinabalu city for 2 hrs.

Meals: Supper Breakfast, Breakfast and lunch

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Information

Price includes

  • Return land transfers
  • Return Timpohon gate transfer
  • 1 night accommodation at the mountain at PENDANT HUT
  • Meals stated
  • Walk the Torq
  • Via Ferrata Trainer / Guide
  • Mountain Torq Via Ferrata certificate for successful climbers only
  • Sabah Park Summit Low’s Peak Climbing certificate
  • Sabah Park Climbing Insurance
  • Sabah Park Climbing permit
  • Sabah Park Mountain guide
      

Price do not include

  • Porter Fee (Optional)
  • Personal Climbing gears
  • Alcoholic / fruit juice / carbonated / beverage
  • Personal expenses
  • Anything NOT stated in the inclusions of the package

 

Packing List

For your comfort and well-being, it is important that you are suitably prepared and equipped for the trip. From as low as 3ºC in the wee hours of the morning to as high as 23ºC in the daytime, the weather on the mountain can range from sunny to misty to foggy. But even when it rains, it can create stunning visual treats with cascading waterfalls – a sight to behold on Mt Kinabalu.

While MOUNTAIN TORQ will provide all technical safety equipment required for its activities, you can refer to this checklist on what you should bring for personal items. These are what mountain hikers would normally pack for a trip.

 

  • First on the list: an adventurous spirit!
  • Clothes
  • Raincoat or waterproof jacket
  • Warm clothing like fleece jacket, hiking pants
  • Change of clothes for sleeping
  • Protective Gear Cap / beanie / head scarf (to keep warm at night and in the early morning)
  • Gloves
  • Sunglasses, sun block and SPF lip balm
  • A rain cover for your backpack
  • Comfortable covered trail/ hiking shoes
  • Useful and Practical Extras
  • A small / lightweight towel
  • Personal toiletries
  • Refillable water bottle
  • Torchlight (preferably a head torch)
  • Camera
  • Energy snacks such as chocolate, nuts, biscuits, sweets or energy bars
  • A small backpack to contain your things

 

Extra Info

Additional  Note:

  • Add MYR 50 Per Pax for Mesilau Trail (not recommended)
  • Lunch will be converted to packed lunch on Day 2 (Mt Kinabalu Descent) for climbers who arrived late and missed the lunch timing
  • Lunch Time: 12:00 – 16:00hr
  • For Walk the Torq Activity, the minimum age required is 10 years old and at least 1.3m tall

Mountain Torq Policy

IMPORTANT MOUNTAIN TORQ POLICY FOR FERRATA CLIMBERS

  • Add MYR 50 Per Pax for Mesilau Trail (not recommended)
  • Climbers MUST present their original passports/IC for climb registration at Kinabalu Park HQ on the actual day of climb. Please bring it along with you
  • Our mandatory pre-activity briefing sessions are conducted daily between 3pm and 4pm in Pendant Hut. A MUST NOT MISS appointment! First time via ferrata climber or a veteran mountaineer
  • Climbers MUST descend & arrive at starting point by 07:00hrs (LPC) or 07:30hrs (WTT) for each activity (Latest Cut-off time) on 2nd day of climb
  • All Ferrata activities will be conducted together in mix groups by qualified Mountain Torq Ferrata trainers
  • Climbers who fail to comply with the timing will not be able to proceed with the selected complimentary Ferrata activity. NO reimbursement shall be made
  • Kindly Note that we reserve the right makes decision, in your best interests or in the best interests of the group participating in the selected Mountain Torq Activities
  • Please don’t be disappointed should you not be able to make it on time or if the activity is cancelled.
  • Safety comes first, as you can still reach the Low’s Peak summit without going through the Ferrata activity.

Friendly Note

Friendly Note From Sabah Parks:
It is recommended that all climbers should have themselves medically checked before attempting any mountain climb. If you have a history of suffering from the following ailments, it is highly recommend that you should refrain from climbing: Hypertension, Diabetes, Palpitation, Arthritis, Heart disease, severe anemia, Peptic ulcers, Epileptic fits, Obesity (overweight), Chronic asthma, Muscular cramps, Hepatitis (jaundice); or any other disease which may hamper the climber.