Ferrata de Tière via ferrata preview
K3-K4

Massif de la Giffre

Ferrata de Tière

Ferrata de Tière is a K3-K4 via ferrata in Massif de la Giffre. Plan route status, GPX, weather, transport, and sources on VFOS.

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Difficulty

K3-K4

Very difficult via ferrata

Total time

3 h

Approach + via ferrata + descent

First via ferrata check

Not marked as a first-route candidate

This route has features that may make it unsuitable for a first via ferrata: higher grade, exposure, sustained effort, route complexity, or incomplete safety data.

For a first route, use a

Via ferrata set glossary definitionVia ferrata setTwo lanyards with an energy absorber made for via ferrata.A certified VF set is designed to reduce force in a fall on fixed cables.Do not substitute slings or ordinary climbing quickdraws for a VF set.
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Harness glossary definitionHarnessA climbing harness that connects you to the VF set.Use a properly fitted climbing harness compatible with your VF set and body size.
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Helmet glossary definitionHelmetHead protection for rockfall and impacts.A climbing helmet is strongly recommended on via ferratas because other parties, loose rock, or slips can create impact hazards.
, and go with a qualified guide, instructor, course, or an experienced partner who understands the risks.

K4: More strenuous and exposed, with harder sections that normally require prior VF experience.

Find my first via ferrata Gear checklist

Equipment rental

Rental TBC

VFOS has not linked a rental source for this route yet.

Download GPX Navigate to parking SBB to trailhead SBB return Weather

Last lift down

Check Massif de la Giffre timetable

Approach / VF / Descent

Segment timings and vertical stats from the current VFOS dataset.

Total: 1 h 40 min

Approach

Access
Duration
30 min
Distance
TBC
Ascent
190 m
Descent
130 m
Elevation
TBC

Via ferrata

K4
Duration
1 h 15 min
Distance
475 m
Ascent
140 m
Descent
TBC
Elevation
1,104 m

Start up a rock step onto a strip that leads to a vertical section which was named the Mur de l’Aragne blantze, or "wall of the white spider"; don't worry, the passages of the de Tière via ferrata, though named after it, are not so deadly as the real 'white spider' on the Eiger North-face. The first suspension bridge crosses the Tière-stream (during times of high water expect a good rinse). Then head upwards through a forest and onto the second, longer suspension bridge, the "Passerelle des Grandes Casca". This is followed by a slight descent along the Bären-band (bear ledge). Then comes the crossing through the Falaise de Tière, with excellent traverses and a slightly overhanging rock section, the "Surplomb de la Râtoulive". To finish, there is the final vertical climb (the "Lou Rathé à l’Ano" section) to the exit of the route (about 1190 m.) in the forest.

Descent

Exit
Duration
1 h 10 min
Distance
TBC
Ascent
130 m
Descent
290 m
Elevation
TBC
Total duration
1 h 40 min
Total distance
475 m
Total ascent
140 m
Total descent
TBC

Escape points

No escape point details are recorded yet.

Route map

Download GPX

Zoomable topographic map showing available approach, via ferrata, descent, start, finish, and parking geometry. The Download GPX link near the route map heading provides the same route geometry as a file.
Annotated route info/map available from bergsteigen.com.
Route Info/Map
Start
46.17728, 6.88343
Finish
46.17730, 6.88508
Parking Route de la Fin 54, 1874 Champéry, Switzerland
46.17464, 6.86990

Transport

Plan around the trailhead, parking, and public transport links.

Last lift down

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SBB to Massif de la Giffre SBB from Massif de la Giffre Navigate to Route de la Fin 54, 1874 Champéry, Switzerland

Parking

Route de la Fin 54, 1874 Champéry, Switzerland

Address: Route de la Fin 54, 1874 Champéry, Switzerland Altitude: 1038 m Parking reference from ferrataguide.com.

Coordinates
46.17464, 6.86990
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Route feel

VFOS editorial ratings on a 1-5 scale.

Ratings TBC

Variety

How much the route changes in movement and terrain.

TBC TBC

Complexity

Route-finding and technical problem-solving beyond pure grade.

TBC TBC

Beauty

Scenery, setting, and overall aesthetic quality.

TBC TBC

Exposure

Airiness and exposure independent of technical difficulty.

TBC TBC

Sustained effort

How continuous or relentless the physical effort feels.

TBC TBC

Crux tags

No crux tags are recorded yet.

Route description

Ferrata de Tière is a K3-K4 via ferrata in Massif de la Giffre. Plan route status, GPX, weather, transport, and sources on VFOS.

Safety notes

Check current local information before setting off.

Rega 1414

Emergency

In Switzerland, call Rega on 1414 for mountain rescue. European emergency number: 112.

Mobile signal

Cell coverage can be patchy in gorges, valleys, and behind ridges. Download route notes and tell someone your plan.

Storms

This route is flagged as exposed or high-grade; avoid thunderstorms, wet cables, and fast-changing alpine weather.

Sources & data Attribution, source priority, and field-review status for this route.

Referenced sources

  • ferrataguide:372

    https://ferrataguide.com/ferrata/Ferrata_de_Ti%C3%A8re

    Reference

    Last scraped: 4 Jun 2026 · Source used for attribution and factual cross-checking; canonical VFOS text is paraphrased separately.

  • relation/17980474

    https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/17980474

    Reference

    Last scraped: 4 Jun 2026 · OpenStreetMap object reference used for coordinate/source provenance; data available under ODbL.

  • SAC-CAS route: De Tière Via ferrata

    https://www.sac-cas.ch/en/huts-and-tours/sac-route-portal/tiere-tiers-7803/via-ferrata/de-tiere-via-ferrata-736/

    Reference

    Last scraped: 5 Jun 2026 · SAC-CAS route portal source used for route geometry and factual cross-checking; VFOS links back for attribution.

  • way/1014463566

    https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1014463566

    Reference

    Last scraped: 4 Jun 2026 · OpenStreetMap object reference used for coordinate/source provenance; data available under ODbL.

  • way/1311586622

    https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1311586622

    Reference

    Last scraped: 4 Jun 2026 · OpenStreetMap object reference used for coordinate/source provenance; data available under ODbL.

  • way/1311586623

    https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1311586623

    Reference

    Last scraped: 4 Jun 2026 · OpenStreetMap object reference used for coordinate/source provenance; data available under ODbL.

  • way/1311586624

    https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1311586624

    Reference

    Last scraped: 4 Jun 2026 · OpenStreetMap object reference used for coordinate/source provenance; data available under ODbL.

  • way/1311586625

    https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1311586625

    Reference

    Last scraped: 4 Jun 2026 · OpenStreetMap object reference used for coordinate/source provenance; data available under ODbL.

  • way/1311586626

    https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1311586626

    Reference

    Last scraped: 4 Jun 2026 · OpenStreetMap object reference used for coordinate/source provenance; data available under ODbL.

Field review

No contested fields are currently flagged.

At a glance

Location
Massif de la Giffre
Elevation range
1,104 m
Season
TBC
Beginner-friendly
No
Car-free possible
Unknown

Weather

Trailhead forecast