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Via Ferrata de la Cascade
The sports-oriented via ferrata ‘La Cascade’ is situated in the wild, romantic Alpine arena at the foot of the Diablerets glacier. A physically challenging passage leads under the waterfall and through a crevasse. A very varied via ferrata with ladders and zip-lines.
| Region: | Switzerland / Bernes Oberland |
| Location of valley: | Col du Pillon |
| Highest point: | 1,520 metres above sea level |
| Starting point: | Col du Pillon |
| Duration: | Climb to starting point: 20 minutes. For the climb itself: 2 hours. Way down: 20 minutes. |
| Difficulty: | KS 4 |
| Length: | 400m |
| Exposure: | North-west |
| Please note: | Located between forest and rocks. Difficult because the via ferrata is quite wet and slippery and the floor is well-worn. Good shoes are required. Route |
Safety Notice
- Prerequisites for going on a via ferrata: a good level of fitness, sure-footedness and a good head for heights, as well as mountain climbing experience. Climbing with a mountain guide is recommended.
- Only climb in good weather.
- Get down from the wall in case of a sudden drop in temperature or risk of a thunderstorm.
- Appropriate equipment
- Beware of loose rocks – danger of falling rocks
- Climb at your own risk. No liability can be accepted. All individuals are responsible for their own insurance cover.
Advice
- Respect flora and fauna.
- Take all rubbish with you
- Report any damage immediately
Activities
USEFUL INFORMATION
Weather
Arriving by rail / postal bus
Arriving by car / route planner
Glacier 3000
GUIDED TOURS
Organiser
VIEWPOINT GLACIER 3000
Contact Information
Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus
Haus des Gastes
Promenade 41
3780 Gstaad
Tel. +41 (0)33 748 81 81
Fax +41 (0)33 748 81 83
info@gstaad.ch
www.gstaad.ch
Haus des Gastes
Promenade 41
3780 Gstaad
Tel. +41 (0)33 748 81 81
Fax +41 (0)33 748 81 83
info@gstaad.ch
www.gstaad.ch
