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Understanding/comparing via ferrata grades?

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I have a bit of experience going on via ferratas. But never wondered about their grading.

I know that most countries have 1 to 5 grading systems. From that I have seen grade 1 would be doable by any body without any outdoor experience. Now how would higher grades correspond to fitness and experience?

Could it be compared with scrambling or rock climbing grades?

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So I'm reading that you already understand the grades as weda has posted them.

Now how would higher grades correspond to fitness and experience?

Skills != grade != fitness. Grade is equal to difficulty and is subjective so this type of comparison never works. Some explanation on why this doesn't work in How does a route setter grade a climb? and Rating unorthodox climbs

Could it be compared with scrambling or rock climbing grades?

I can't find any official source but reading the descriptions I'd say they are equal to the scrambling grades commonly used. So I would suggest they would sit thus:

A : Walking (not graded)
B : Grade I scramble
C : Grade II scramble
D : Grade III scramble
E : Moderate/Difficult climb Sport grade I or II

So only grade E would be on any climbing scale.

Disclaimer: I made this comparison up based on the descriptions on wikipedia. They seem to match the scrambling grade descriptiions. I've never been on a via ferrata!

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