Difficulty
K4-K5
Extremely difficult via ferrata
K4-K5
Berner Alpen
Ferrata des Rochers de Naye
Ferrata des Rochers de Naye is a K4-K5 via ferrata in Berner Alpen. Plan route status, GPX, weather, transport, and sources on VFOS.
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Current status
Open
Currently reported open
Checked 5 h ago
Total time
1 h 55 min
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 definition
Via 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.,
Harness glossary definition
HarnessA climbing harness that connects you to the VF set.Use a properly fitted climbing harness compatible with your VF set and body size., and go with a qualified guide, instructor, course, or an experienced
partner who understands the risks.
Helmet glossary definition
HelmetHead 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.
K5: Demanding, exposed, and strenuous terrain for experienced users.
Equipment rental
Rental TBC
VFOS has not linked a rental source for this route yet.
Last lift down
Check Berner Alpen timetable
Approach / VF / Descent
Segment timings and vertical stats from the current VFOS dataset.
Total: 50 min
Approach
Access- Duration
- 30 min
- Distance
- TBC
- Ascent
- 160 m
- Descent
- 40 m
- Elevation
- TBC
Via ferrata
K5- Duration
- 1 h 15 min
- Distance
- 350 m
- Ascent
- 160 m
- Descent
- TBC
- Elevation
- 1,863 m
Blimey! Straight into a 50-meter-high, vertical to overhanging section (K5-) - the forearms get pumped immediately! Once you're sufficiently 'broken in' the steepness starts to decrease. A rope bridge leads into a cave (Gouffre de Niton, aka Grotto à Lemmy) - here you can benefit from short (or longer) break. The next bit requires courage and strength (K5-) before slackening off again (though arm strength is repeatedly needed on the following diagonal ramp which leads up to a grassy band, which leads then down and up to a junction. You may either finish through a vertical corner ("échappatoire", 40 m) - between the 1st of May and the 1st of July you must use this exit as the harder variation is closed due to breeding birds. Otherwise, if you're up for the challenge, descend along the grassy band, then climb up a slab, move diagonally to the left over another, exposed slab to a daunting overhang (K5 +). The end is reached at about 1990 meters.
Descent
Exit- Duration
- 20 min
- Distance
- TBC
- Ascent
- 70 m
- Descent
- 80 m
- Elevation
- TBC
- Total duration
- 50 min
- Total distance
- 350 m
- Total ascent
- 160 m
- Total descent
- TBC
Escape points
No escape point details are recorded yet.
Route map
Download GPXZoomable 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.
Transport
Plan around the trailhead, parking, and public transport links.
Last lift down
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Route feel
VFOS editorial ratings on a 1-5 scale.
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 des Rochers de Naye is a K4-K5 via ferrata in Berner Alpen. Plan route status, GPX, weather, transport, and sources on VFOS.
Safety notes
Check current local information before setting off.
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:370Reference
https://ferrataguide.com/ferrata/Ferrata_des_Rochers_de_Naye
Last scraped: 4 Jun 2026 · Source used for attribution and factual cross-checking; canonical VFOS text is paraphrased separately.
- SAC-CAS route: Via ferrata Rochers de NayeReference
https://www.sac-cas.ch/en/huts-and-tours/sac-route-portal/rochers-de-naye-1283/via-ferrata/via-ferrata-rochers-de-naye-718/
Last scraped: 5 Jun 2026 · SAC-CAS route portal source used for route geometry and factual cross-checking; VFOS links back for attribution.
- way/1429739480Reference
https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1429739480
Last scraped: 4 Jun 2026 · OpenStreetMap object reference used for coordinate/source provenance; data available under ODbL.
- way/1434558903Reference
https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1434558903
Last scraped: 4 Jun 2026 · OpenStreetMap object reference used for coordinate/source provenance; data available under ODbL.
- way/816799884Reference
https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/816799884
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
- Berner Alpen
- Elevation range
- 1,863 m
- Season
- TBC
- Beginner-friendly
- No
- Car-free possible
- Unknown
Weather