K5 Car-free possible

La Videmanette, Bergstation, VD

Via ferrata de la Videmanette 3

This K5- via ferrata climbs the impressive west wall of the Rubli above Rougemont, opened by mountain guide Kobi Reichen in 2002.

Image: Daniel Anker

Difficulty

Extremely difficult via ferrata

Current status

Seasonally open

Today falls within the published opening season

Checked 2 h ago

Total time

1 h 40 min

Approach + via ferrata + descent

Route description This K5- via ferrata climbs the impressive west wall of the Rubli above Rougemont, opened by mountain guide Kobi Reichen in 2002. Roughly 400 metres long with 180 metres of height gain, it offers sustained difficulty on overhanging rock and airy traverses. The route gets afternoon sun and is reasonably easy to follow, taking about 1½ hours to climb.

This K5- via ferrata climbs the impressive west wall of the Rubli above Rougemont, opened by mountain guide Kobi Reichen in 2002. Roughly 400 metres long with 180 metres of height gain, it offers sustained difficulty on overhanging rock and airy traverses. The route gets afternoon sun and is reasonably easy to follow, taking about 1½ hours to climb.

Route map

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Route Info/Map

Start: 46.46006, 7.20527
Finish: 46.46092, 7.20704
Parking: -

Approach / VF / Descent

Segment timings and vertical stats from the current VFOS dataset.

Total: 1 h 40 min

Approach

Access

Duration: 5 min
Distance: 181 m
Ascent: -
Descent: 30 m
Elevation: -

From La Videmanette, reach the saddle at point 2121, where the starts of routes 1 and 2 are located. For route 3, descend a short distance from the saddle on the north side to find the start on the right.

Via ferrata

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Distance: 483 m
Ascent: 180 m
Descent: -
Elevation: 2,284 m

The route begins with a short descending traverse from the saddle before reaching a ladder and a striking waterfall chimney. Ledges then lead across to the true west wall, where an overhanging traverse gives way to a steep, bar-assisted ascent. After an overhanging final section, broken grassy ground leads to the west summit, from which the east summit can be reached without further difficulty.

Descent

Exit

Duration: 5 min
Distance: 181 m
Ascent: -
Descent: 30 m
Elevation: -

From the exit near the summit cross, follow the descent route (Via Ferrata 1) which branches off to the right, taking about half an hour back down.

Total duration: 1 h 40 min
Total distance: 681 m
Total ascent: 180 m
Total descent: 30 m

Escape points

No escape point details are recorded yet.

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Transport

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

Last lift down

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SBB to Rougemont SBB from Rougemont Navigate to start point

Train

Rougemont

Informationen zur Seilbahn Rougemont - Videmanette: https://www.gstaad.ch/bergbahnen/

Coordinates: 46.46012, 7.20484

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Route feel

VFOS editorial ratings on a 1-5 scale.

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Variety

How much the route changes in movement and terrain.

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Complexity

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

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Beauty

Scenery, setting, and overall aesthetic quality.

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Exposure

Airiness and exposure independent of technical difficulty.

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Sustained effort

How continuous or relentless the physical effort feels.

- -

Crux tags

No crux tags are recorded yet.

SAC-CAS route profile

Source ratings on the SAC-CAS 1-4 scale.

Official source

Mountain experience: 2/4
Power: 4/4
Endurance: 2/4
Psyche: 3/4

Photos

3 source photos

Safety notes

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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

Opening season · Vaud Promotion
https://www.vaud.ch/en/tourism/activites/rougemont-la-videmanette-cable-car-in-summer/

Official

Last scraped: 2 Aug 2026 · Opening-season source retained for status provenance.
SAC-CAS approach
https://www.sac-cas.ch/de/huetten-und-touren/sac-tourenportal/le-rubli-1586/berg-und-alpinwandern/zustieg-via-ferrata-de-la-videmanette-890/

Official

Last scraped: 2 Aug 2026 · Official SAC-CAS Route Portal source; English API data and attribution retained.
SAC-CAS return
https://www.sac-cas.ch/de/huetten-und-touren/sac-tourenportal/le-rubli-1586/berg-und-alpinwandern/zustieg-via-ferrata-de-la-videmanette-890/

Official

Last scraped: 2 Aug 2026 · Official SAC-CAS Route Portal source; English API data and attribution retained.
SAC-CAS via ferrata
https://www.sac-cas.ch/de/huetten-und-touren/sac-tourenportal/le-rubli-1586/klettersteig/via-ferrata-de-la-videmanette-3-715/

Official

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 Videmanette, Bergstation, VD
Elevation range: 2,284 m
Car-free possible: Yes

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