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Hike up to Low’s Peak (highest peak of Mt Kinabalu). On descent, take a via ferrata detour to see stunning views & explore places off the beaten track.
Grading : Fair route - suitable for beginner to intermediate climbers with above average fitness & no fear of heights (vertigo)
TOUR ITINERARY FOR VIA FERRATA ACTIVITIES
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Day |
Walk the Torq |
Low’s Peak Circuit |
Preamble |
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1
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6.00 am |
Depart from Kota Kinabalu to Kinabalu Park |
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8.30 am
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Arive at Kinabalu Park,meet your mt guide at Kinabalu Park HQ
& start trek up Mt Kinabalu |
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2.00 pm |
Arrive at Laban Rata & havee a late lunch (own expense) |
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3.00 pm |
Check into Pendant Hut & meet your Mt Torq trainer |
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3.30 pm |
Via ferrata familiarization |
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6.00 pm |
Dinner |
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2 |
1.30 am |
Wake up for breakfast & pack up |
3.30am
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Wake up for BF & pack up |
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2.00 am |
Hike up to Low’s Peak Circuit |
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5.30 am |
Summit Low’s Peak Circuit & catch the sunrise |
4.30am |
Gear up & depart Pendant Hut & onto the main summit trail |
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5.45 am |
Descent Low’s Peak Circuit |
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6.30 am
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Meet mt Torq trainer at Sayat – Sayat Hut for Walk the Torq –Asia’s 1st via ferrata |
Meet mt Torq trainer at Sayat – Sayat Slab for Low’s Peak Circuit –World’s highest via ferrata |
5.00am |
The Preamble – the world’s highest via ferrata |
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11.00am |
Descent to Kinabalu Park HQ for transport pick up |
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3.00 pm |
Transport pick up to Kota Kinabalu |
Things to bring : Warm clothing, gloves, a water bottle, torchlight, comfortable running / hiking shoes, raincoat, energy snacks, sunglass, sun lotion, backpack and towel.
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