# El Chorro Via Ferrata with a Guide What to do en Caminito del Rey and El Chorro · Caminito del Rey and El Chorro Fuente: https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/andalusia/caminito-del-rey/things-to-do/el-chorro-via-ferrata-with-guide · Revisado: 2026-11-13 - Desde: 55 € - Duración: 3 h 30 - Temporada: All year; suspended in heavy rain, dense fog or wind - Para quién: From age 12, reasonably fit; no experience needed Via ferrata · K3, medium difficulty · 3–4 h with guide · Zip line, Tibetan bridge and monkey bridge · From age 12 · From €55 The El Chorro via ferrata climbs the limestone walls of the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes, at the south exit of the Caminito del Rey, with iron rungs, a safety cable and several aerial sections. It is rated K3, medium difficulty, and La Garganta, the hotel and restaurant in the El Chorro hamlet, runs it with a qualified guide from €55 per person. You don't need to have done one before; you do need to be fit and comfortable with heights. From La Garganta reception to the stone bridge You meet at the reception of the La Garganta hotel, at 1 Avenida Caminito del Rey. There they fit your harness, helmet, energy absorber and carabiners, and the guide explains how to pass the anchors before you head for the wall. The climb is vertical and almost all on rungs, with views of the valley and the reservoir. At the top come the three sections that set it apart: a 35-metre zip line over the Encantadas reservoir, a 15-metre Tibetan bridge and a 30-metre monkey bridge, where you move along a cable with two more at hand height. The company warns that the hard part is the length rather than the technique: your arms tire before your head does. The descent is on foot along paths, passing the stone bridge of the Caminito del Rey, and often with griffon vultures overhead. You finish back at La Garganta. In all, between three and four hours. Who can do it Under-11s are not admitted, and those aged 12 to 17 must go with an adult. It is not accessible for people with reduced mobility. The group is small and the minimum is two people: if that isn't reached, the company gives you notice in good time and offers another date or activity. The guiding is in Spanish or English. What's included and what you bring The €55 includes the technical equipment, the qualified guide and activity insurance. You bring sports or hiking footwear with a good sole, water and clothing suited to the season; thin gloves help with the cable. Transport and food are not included. Getting there and parking The El Chorro-Caminito del Rey halt, on the C-2 commuter line from Málaga, is about 100 metres from reception. By car, park free at the south access to the Caminito, about five minutes away; the hotel car park is for guests only. Afterwards, the La Garganta restaurant has its terrace next door, and if you want to stay the night, the La Garganta hotel is in the same building. Rainy, windy or hot days In heavy rain, dense fog or wind the company changes or cancels it. In summer the limestone wall soaks up heat: choose the first departure. And don't do it on the same day as the Caminito del Rey: doing both back to back adds up to too many hours of sun and walking. Lo organiza: La Garganta, desde 55 € (https://lagarganta.com/actividad/via-ferrata-el-chorro/) ## Cómo llegar y contacto - Coordenadas: 36.9062, -4.7593 ## Cerca de aquí - [La Garganta Hotel](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/andalusia/caminito-del-rey/where-to-stay/la-garganta-hotel), a 0 m - [La Garganta Restaurant](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/andalusia/caminito-del-rey/where-to-eat/la-garganta-restaurant), a 0 m - [Olive Branch El Chorro](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/andalusia/caminito-del-rey/where-to-stay/olive-branch-el-chorro), a 209 m - [Sport climbing at El Chorro](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/andalusia/caminito-del-rey/things-to-do/el-chorro-climbing), a 209 m - [The ruins of Bobastro and its rock-hewn church](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/andalusia/caminito-del-rey/things-to-do/bobastro), a 2.0 km - [The Caminito del Rey, from Ardales to El Chorro](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/andalusia/caminito-del-rey/things-to-do/caminito-walkway), a 3.1 km - [Kayaking on the Conde de Guadalhorce Reservoir](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/andalusia/caminito-del-rey/things-to-do/kayaking-on-the-conde-de-guadalhorce-reservoir), a 4.3 km - [Parque Ardales Campsite](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/andalusia/caminito-del-rey/where-to-stay/parque-ardales-campsite), a 4.3 km ## Consejos ### Arrive with time to spare The company doesn't give a fixed meeting time on its website: confirm it when you book and arrive at reception early enough to kit up. ### Cancel a day ahead Cancellation is free up to 24 hours beforehand; after that the money is not refunded. ### Come by train From Málaga, the C-2 commuter train drops you 100 metres from the meeting point. ## Preguntas frecuentes ### Do I need experience? No. You just need to be fit and not afraid of heights; the guide explains how to use the equipment. ### From what age can you do it? From age 12, and up to 17 with an adult. Under-11s cannot do it. ### How long does the El Chorro via ferrata take? Between three and four hours in total, including the walk down. ### What happens if it rains? In heavy rain, dense fog or wind the company reschedules or cancels it. Destino: [Caminito del Rey and El Chorro](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/andalusia/caminito-del-rey.md)