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

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  • Monday:
    • 09:00 am - 04:30 pm
  • Tuesday:
    • 09:00 am - 04:30 pm
  • Wednesday:
    • 09:00 am - 04:30 pm
  • Thursday:
    • 09:00 am - 04:30 pm
  • Friday:
    • 09:00 am - 04:30 pm
  • Saturday:
    • 09:00 am - 04:30 pm
  • Sunday:
    • 09:00 am - 04:30 pm

Opening hours
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    • closed
  • Tuesday:
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  • Thursday:
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  • Friday:
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  • Saturday:
    • 09:00 am - 04:30 pm
  • Sunday:
    • 09:00 am - 04:30 pm

Opening hours
  • Monday:
    • 09:00 am - 04:30 pm
  • Tuesday:
    • closed
  • Wednesday:
    • closed
  • Thursday:
    • closed
  • Friday:
    • closed
  • Saturday:
    • 09:00 am - 04:30 pm
  • Sunday:
    • 09:00 am - 04:30 pm

Opening hours
  • Monday:
    • closed
  • Tuesday:
    • closed
  • Wednesday:
    • closed
  • Thursday:
    • closed
  • Friday:
    • closed
  • Saturday:
    • 09:00 am - 04:30 pm
  • Sunday:
    • 09:00 am - 04:30 pm
More information

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

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.