A person is climbing a rock wall and is wearing climbing gear. In front of them stands a large sign with the inscription ©  Destination Gstaad
A warning image shows the access to a via ferrata in the mountains. In the background, rocky landscapes and green grass are visible. ©  Destination Gstaad
A steep rock face under a gray sky. A yellow dot is visible on the rock surface. ©  Destination Gstaad
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Via Ferrata La Videmanette 2

Starting at the La Videmanette mountain station, follow a mountain trail to the cliffs of the Rüebli and the start of the Via Ferrata I and 2. After a short chimney-like steep passage, the via ferrata heads up the cliff face to the left along steel cables and iron footholds.

  • 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: K3 
  • Length: 380 m 
  • Exposure: South-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.