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Via Ferrata de La Tête de Chamois
Exposed and with strength-sapping passages, this via ferrata requires a firm grip. The Rocher Jaune, a yellow outcrop in the wall beneath mighty overhangs, invites you to dance under the bottomless void. A vertical excursion with a breathtaking view of the Saanenland.
| Region: | Switzerland / Bernes Oberland |
| Location of valley: | Col du Pillon |
| Highest point: | 2,525 metres above sea level |
| Starting point: | Mid-station-Cabane cable car |
| Duration: | Climb to starting point: 10 minutes. For the climb itself: 2 hours. Way down: 20 minutes. |
| Difficulty: | KS 3 |
| Length: | 800m |
| Exposure: | North |
| Please note: | The Via Ferrata is passable from June to October. The Via Ferrata is accessible via walking trails from Col du Pillon (3 hours) or Reusch in approx. 4 hours. 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
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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
