Farinet Footbridge
Farinet Footbridge
Passerelle à Farinet
Saillon, Valais, Switzerland
446 feet high / 136 meters high
318 foot span / 97 meter span
2001
The second highest footbridge in Europe, Switzerland’s Farinet bridge crosses an extremely steep chasm that is sure to scare those with weak knees. Only Niouc - also in Switzerland - is higher among European footbridges. Plan on a hike of several hours to reach the bridge and return. You can see some videos here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TsmDgSM2Ig&NR=1 and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCaTTnml8n0&feature=related
Image by Peter Berger.
Bungy jump by Thierry Devaux.
Image by Epoisses.
Image by ueliraz.ch.
Image by zlr.ch.
Image by zlr.ch.
Farinet Footbridge hiking trails.
Farinet Footbridge satellite image.
