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Via Ferrata La Videmanette 3

The most spectacular ascent is on the Via Ferrata 3, which is very well-equipped with steel cables and iron footholds. The via ferrata provides an impressive path through the north-west facing rock face. It is difficult to turn back during the climb.

  • Region: Switzerland / Bernese Oberland / Vaud
  • Year of Construction: 2002 
  • Built by: Mountain guides and Bergbahnen Destination Gstaad AG 
  • Valley village: Rougemont La Videmanette valley station 
  • Highest point: 2285 metres above sea level 
  • Starting point: Mountain station of the La Videmanette gondola 
  • Duration: Ascent: 5 minutes 
     For the climb itself: 1 hour 
     Descent: 45 minutes 
  • Difficulty: K5-
  • Length: 400 m 
  • Exposure: West
  • Please note: The via ferrata is accessible from approx. July to October and can be reached along a hiking trail from Saanen or Rougemont in approx. 4 hours. 
  • Hire equipment: Available from the La Videmanette valley station, CHF 20.-. During the operating times of the gondola La Videmanette.
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The via ferrata is also accessible on foot from the valley station. The hike is 7 km long with 1,200 m of elevation gain before reaching the start of the via ferrata.

For lift operations and equipment rental, please refer to the operating dates : betriebsdaten-tvg-sommer.pdf

closed from 29.09.2025 to 26.06.2026

closed from 28.09.2026 to 25.06.2027

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