The Mountain Torq Activities

Via Ferrata

Other Activities

Via Ferrata

Sport + Rock Climbing

HISTORY

ACTIVITIES

LODGING

LOCATION

PHOTO GALLERY

F.A.Q.s

BOOKING + ENQUIRIES

HOME

A via ferrata route to match every ability
Mountain Torq, the world’s highest and Asia’s first via ferrata located at 3,800m, offers a range of routes designed to match everyone’s ability and endurance. Take your pick from a variety of via ferrata packages.

Walk the Torq

Take your first steps on the world’s highest via ferrata and learn how to walk the Torq.

Who is it for?

An initiation for those who want to build their confidence in via ferrata climbing.

Grading
Duration

Easy - Everyone between 10 to 70
2 - 3hrs

Excitement Rating:

The Low’s Peak Circuit

Hike up to Low’s Peak, Mt Kinabalu's highest point at 4,095m. On descent, take a via ferrata detour down to see stunning views and explore hidden corners of the mountain plateau.

Who is it for?

Physically demanding, for those who are sure-footed, not fearful of heights, want to scale Southeast Asia's highest point and the World’s highest via ferrata.

Grading
Duration

Intermediate - Everyone between 15 to 70
4 - 5hrs

Excitement Rating:

The Preamble

Explore areas normally accessible only to rock climbers. Traverse up vertical rock faces on the via ferrata and take in a bird's eye view of the Kinabalu forest.

Who is it for?

Physically demanding. For those who wants the full via ferrata experience and are not catching the sunrise on LowÕs Peak.

Grading
Duration

Intermediate - Everyone between 15 to 70
3 - 5hrs

Excitement Rating:

Also Coming Soon!

The Balancing Act
The High Path
Conquer The Torq

[ Back to the top ]

Discover the thrill of other activities
Scale the Mt Kinabalu’s granite walls, explore the various peaks of Mt Kinabalu from the ways of a sports/rock climber. Discover what it’s like to descend from a rope. Camp out in the mountain wilderness and learn basic survival skills. You can enjoy a whole host of other outdoor activities that Mountain Torq offers such as sports climbing, alpine rock climbing, rappelling and basic mountain experience.

Intro. to Sports Climbing
(Single Pitch)

What is sports climbing? Can I do it? This introductory clinic lets you find out what sports climbing is all about on the roof of Borneo.

Who is it for?

Beginners

Grading
Duration

Beginners
3hrs

Excitement Rating:

Intro. to Sports Climbing
(Multi Pitch)

Hike up to Low’s Peak, Mt Kinabalu's highest point at 4,095m. On descent, take a via ferrata detour to see stunning views and explore hidden corners of the mountain plateau.

Who is it for?

Beginners to Novice

Grading
Duration

Novice
3hrs

Excitement Rating:

Sports Climbing Level 1

This basic certification course is designed to equip you with the fundamentals of sports climbing. At the end of the course, you should be able to tackle a variety of easy sports climbing routes.

Who is it for?

Beginners

Grading
Duration

Beginners
2 full days

Excitement Rating:

Sports Climbing Level 2
(Single Pitch)

This intermediate certification course builds upon your basic sports climbing skills. This course will provide you with the necessary skills and confidence to lead routes and set your own ropes.

Prerequisite

Sports Climbing Level 1 certification or equivalent.

Grading
Duration

Novice
3 full days

Excitement Rating:

Intro. to Rappelling (Abseiling)

Discover the exhilaration of descending on a rope amidst swirling clouds.

Who is it for?

Beginners

Grading
Duration

Beginners
3hrs

Excitement Rating: