Difficulty
K5
Extremely difficult via ferrata
K5
Car-free possible
La Resgia, GR
Klettersteig Languard
The Languard Via Ferrata, added in 2016 as an extension of the older La Resgia route, climbs a steep rock barrier to the top station of the Languard.
Image: Claudio Langenegger
Current status
Unknown
No reliable current status yet
Checked 2 h ago
Total time
2 h 45 min
Approach + via ferrata + descent
Route description Read more Show less The Languard Via Ferrata, added in 2016 as an extension of the older La Resgia route, climbs a steep rock barrier to the top station of the Languard chairlift. Though short, it is intense and technical, confirming its K5 rating as a serious test for strong, fit climbers. Expect overhanging sections, airy traverses, grassy ledges, a balance beam, and a nerve-testing rope bridge near the top.
The Languard Via Ferrata, added in 2016 as an extension of the older La Resgia route, climbs a steep rock barrier to the top station of the Languard chairlift. Though short, it is intense and technical, confirming its K5 rating as a serious test for strong, fit climbers. Expect overhanging sections, airy traverses, grassy ledges, a balance beam, and a nerve-testing rope bridge near the top.
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 sac-cas.ch.
Approach / VF / Descent
Segment timings and vertical stats from the current VFOS dataset.
Total: 2 h 45 min
Approach
Access- Duration
- 15 min
- Distance
- -
- Ascent
- -
- Descent
- -
- Elevation
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Via ferrata
K5- Duration
- 1 h 30 min
- Distance
- 67 m
- Ascent
- 70 m
- Descent
- -
- Elevation
- 2,198 m
From the base below the cliff, the route immediately engages with short overhanging walls linked by technical, exposed traverses. A rest spot is recommended before tackling the wooden balance beam, which demands good footing and nerve. Shortly after, climbers cross a shaky three-cable rope bridge, particularly awkward for shorter climbers due to the high-set safety lines. The route finishes with one final strenuous overhang before reaching the top station of the Languard chairlift.
Descent
Exit- Duration
- 1 h
- Distance
- 2.4 km
- Ascent
- -
- Descent
- 390 m
- Elevation
- -
Descend either by chairlift, or on foot via Alp Languard and the Röntgenweg trail. The Röntgenweg is well-marked (white-red-white) and leads down past a monument to a noted German physicist, continuing to Pontresina. Alternatively, follow the path beside the chairlift down past Alp Languard to the top of the La Resgia Via Ferrata, then use its standard descent route to Pontresina.
- Total duration
- 2 h 45 min
- Total distance
- 67 m
- Total ascent
- 70 m
- Total descent
- -
Escape points
No escape point details are recorded yet.
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Transport
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Last lift down
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Route feel
VFOS editorial ratings on a 1-5 scale.
Variety
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Complexity
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Beauty
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Exposure
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Sustained effort
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Crux tags
No crux tags are recorded yet.
SAC-CAS route profile
Source ratings on the SAC-CAS 1-4 scale.
- Mountain experience
- 1/4
- Power
- 3/4
- Endurance
- 2/4
- Psyche
- 3/4
Photos
8 source photos
Safety notes
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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
- Opening season · Pontresina TourismOfficial
https://www.pontresina.ch/en/guide/aktivitaeten/via-ferratas-climbing-gardens-rope-park
Last scraped: 2 Aug 2026 · Opening-season source retained for status provenance.
- SAC-CAS returnOfficial
https://www.sac-cas.ch/de/huetten-und-touren/sac-tourenportal/la-resgia-7790/berg-und-alpinwandern/abstieg-klettersteig-la-resgia-languard-868/
Last scraped: 2 Aug 2026 · Official SAC-CAS Route Portal source; English API data and attribution retained.
- SAC-CAS via ferrataOfficial
https://www.sac-cas.ch/de/huetten-und-touren/sac-tourenportal/la-resgia-7790/klettersteig/klettersteig-languard-754/
Last scraped: 2 Aug 2026 · Official SAC-CAS Route Portal source; English API data and attribution retained.
Field review
No contested fields are currently flagged.
At a glance
- Location
- La Resgia, GR
- Elevation range
- 2,198 m
- Car-free possible
- Yes
Weather