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Via Ferrata de La Videmanette 1

This via ferrata is equipped with steel cables and iron footholds and leads over rocks and meadows to the cross on the summit of the Rüebli. The route is ideal for learning climbing techniques and also enables less experienced climbers to climb the mountain.


Region:Switzerland / Bernes Oberland / Vaud
Year of construction:2002
Built by:Mountain guides and Bergbahnen Destination Gstaad AG
Location of valley:Rougemont, Videmanette valley station
Highest point:2,285 metres above sea level
Starting point:Mountain station-Videmanette cable car
Duration:Climb to starting point: 5 minutes.
For the climb itself: 1 hour.
Way down: 45 minutes.
Difficulty:KS 2
Length:500m
Exposure:South-west
Hire equipment:Available at the mountain station La Videmanette, CHF 15.- (phone +41 26 925 81 61)
Please note:The Via Ferrata is passable from 8th June to October.
The Via Ferrata is accessible via walking trails from Saanen or Rougemont in approx. 4 hours.
Cable carSummer opening dates


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

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